Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Mystery Plays
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward I and York
- Statue of the God Mars
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Ouse Bridge
- The York Helmet
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Debtors' Prison
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Victoria Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Medieval Castle