Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Barley Hall
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Dick Turpin
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fairfax House
- Crest of York St John College
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The New Theatre
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Richard II and York
- The York Helmet
- Church of St Olave
- St Martin Le Grand Church