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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Airfield
- Victoria Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Viking Boot
- The York Helmet
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Garrison
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Mystery Plays