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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Stonegate
- Crest of York St John College
- York Castle Museum
- Royal Station Hotel
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Margaret Clitherow
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Olave
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Norman Window Frame
- The Basilica
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church