Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Walmgate Bar
- Statue of the God Mars
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Multangular Tower
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The First Railway Station
- The Greyfriars
- The Black Death
- St Crux's Church
- Fire in the Minster
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Coins
- York Central Library
- Queen Margaret's Arch