Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Micklegate Bar
- The Norman Minster
- King Richard III and York
- The Norman House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St William's Shrine
- York Castle Museum
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The First Railway Station
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Scarborough Bridge