Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- The Norman Abbey
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Male Grooming
- Dick Turpin
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Basilica
- The Red Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York's Coat of Arms
- Treasurer's House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Holy Trinity Church
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St Martin Le Grand Church