Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Viking Coins
- The Hospitium
- Anglian Cross
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bootham Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Mary Ward
- The Medieval Minster
- The Council of Arles
- Olive Oil Container
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward III and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in Viking Times