Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Ouse Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- Amber Bead Workshop
- A New Walk
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Art Gallery
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The First Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- Micklegate Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Military Belt Fitting
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Dick Turpin
- Anglian Carving