Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- New Earswick
- King Edward II and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The First Railway Station
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Mansion House
- Bootham School
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Jubbergate
- The Battle of the Standard
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior