Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Guildhall
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- St Crux's Church
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman House
- King Richard III and York
- Our Lady's Row
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Railway Station
- The Medieval Minster