Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Margaret Clitherow
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mary Ward
- The Hospitium
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Scarborough Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Alcuin of York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- New Earswick
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Roman Head Pot
- Church of St Olave
- Olive Oil Container
- Water Lanes
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior