Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The Medieval Minster
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King Edward III and York
- Viking Coins
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The White Rose of York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Guy Fawkes
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Monk Bar