Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Multangular Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- York Garrison
- First World War York
- The Shambles
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Bar Convent
- The Retreat
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Medieval Castle
- Clifford's Tower