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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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Ouse Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Crest of York St John College
- Holy Trinity Church
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Ripon College for Women
- York Castle Museum
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York's Airfield
- King Richard III and York