Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- The Hospitium
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Shambles
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The End of the Abbey
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Lendal Bridge
- Barker Tower
- The York Helmet
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Inscription to Hecules