Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Scarborough Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Walmgate Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bronze weights
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa