Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Bar Convent
- George Leeman
- Silver Strap Ends
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Norman Castle
- The Cawood Sword
- Scarborough Bridge
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- New Earswick
- Fairfax House
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Hospitium
- Cinema Comes to York
- Hair of a Roman Girl