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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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Horn of Ulf
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The White Rose of York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Constantius Chlorus
- Statue of Napoleon
- Fairfax House
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Garrison
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- A New University