Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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 Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- The Greyfriars
- William Etty, Artist
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Council of Arles
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Mary Ward
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Sixties York
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Roman Fortress
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The County Court House
- Military Belt Fitting