Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Roman Head Pot
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Stonegate
- York Union Gas Works
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Shambles
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Guildhall
- Lendal Bridge
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Barker Tower
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- A Pipkin