Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- York Railway Station
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The County Court House
- The Norman Castle
- The Council of Arles
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York's Coat of Arms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Barley Hall
- Water Lanes
- Jubbergate
- The Norman House
- Crest of York St John College
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Abbot's House