Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Victoria Bar
- A New Walk
- Monk Bar
- The Shambles
- The Greyfriars
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The First Minster
- A New Vision For York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bootham School
- King Richard II and York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St Leonard's Hospital