Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The York Hoard
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Bootham School
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Water Lanes
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mary Ward