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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Leeman
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Castle Museum
- Yorkshire Museum
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Fire in the Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Anglian Burial Vessel