Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Multangular Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Cross
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Crest of York St John College
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Abbot's House
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Helen
- The County Court House
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Statue of the God Mars