Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Treasurer's House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Bar Convent
- King Edward I and York
- The White Rose of York
- The Basilica
- York Castle Museum
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Barker Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King Edward II and York
- All Saints Church, North Street