Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Greyfriars
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The First Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Walmgate Bar
- The Basilica
- Crest of York St John College
- John Carr - Architect
- A New Walk
- Monk Bar
- Gold Finger Ring