Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Carving
- Silver Strap Ends
- Ouse Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Castle Museum
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Medieval Castle
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The First Railway Station
- The Roman Fortress
- The Red Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Clifford's Tower
- The Norman Minster