Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Black Death
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Gold Arm Ring
- The York Hoard
- Lendal Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Judges Lodging
- St William's Shrine
- Bootham School
- Medieval Prisons
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King Richard III and York