Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Hospitium
- The York Helmet
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The New Theatre
- York Bombed
- King Edward I and York
- The Red Tower
- The White Rose of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate