Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Silver Strap Ends
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Gold Finger Ring
- A Pipkin
- The First Minster
- The White Rose of York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York's Airfield
- Ouse Bridge
- Jubbergate
- The Debtors' Prison
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of All Saints Pavement