Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Silk Cap
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman Minster
- King Edward III and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Railway Station
- Fishergate Bar
- The County Court House
- The Abbot's House
- The Shambles
- A New Walk
- The Norman Abbey
- The Roman Fortress
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre