Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Transport Moves On
- The Basilica
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Guildhall
- Alcuin of York
- John Carr - Architect
- Rowntree Park
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Lendal Bridge
- The Bar Convent
- King Edward III and York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Statue of an Athlete
- Viking Boot