Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Fishergate Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Edward III and York
- The First Minster
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Lendal Tower
- Our Lady's Row
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Medieval Castle
- Bone Trial Piece
- Anglian Cross
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier