Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- New Earswick
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- View from Station Rise
- The York Hoard
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Helmet
- The Medieval Abbey
- Inscription to Hecules
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Roman Head Pot
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Castle Museum
- Guy Fawkes
- The Mansion House
- Statue of Napoleon