Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Male Grooming
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Boot
- The Norman Minster
- Silver Strap Ends
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Silk Cap
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Church of St Olave
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Guildhall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Is York Cursed?