Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Victoria Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- De Grey Rooms
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The York Hoard
- Viking Boot
- Bone Trial Piece
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Medieval Abbey
- Barley Hall
- The Black Death
- Trams Pulled by Horses