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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Norman Castle
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Silver Strap Ends
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Treasurer's House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Guildhall
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Water Lanes
- Viking Coins
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Judges Lodging
- King Richard II and York
- Middleham Jewel