Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Viking Boot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Multangular Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- The 1190 Massacre
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Anglian Carving
- Roman Head Pot
- Fairfax House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The End of the Abbey
- The Norman Minster
- 62 Low Petergate