Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Silk Cap
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Mystery Plays
- The County Court House
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Roman Head Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Crest of York St John College
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Middleham Jewel
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Fairfax House