Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Clifford's Tower
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Female Prison
- The County Court House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Middleham Jewel
- Second World War York
- John Carr - Architect
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- First World War Memorial
- The First Minster
- The End of the Abbey
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior