Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Scarborough Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Anglian Cross
- Industrial Upheaval
- Statue of Napoleon
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Railway Institute
- York Garrison
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Helmet
- King Richard II and York
- York Art Gallery
- Barker Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Anglian Burial Vessel