Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- William Etty, Artist
- The Council of Arles
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Edward III and York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Statue of an Athlete
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Black Death
- The Medieval Castle
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Judges Lodging
- Inscription to Hecules
- Crest of York St John College
- A Pipkin
- Fairfax House
- Holy Trinity Church