Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Hospitium
- The Norman Castle
- Medieval Prisons
- Norman Window Frame
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Pilgrimage of Grace