Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Walmgate Bar
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Medieval Castle
- First World War York
- Bootham Bar
- York Garrison
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Barley Hall
- New Shopping Centres