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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Head Pot
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Statue of Napoleon
- Barker Tower
- The York Hoard
- Transport Moves On
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Shambles
- York Railway Station
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Railway Institute
- The Norman House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- First World War York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard