Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Jubbergate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bone Trial Piece
- The York Hoard
- Micklegate Bar
- Our Lady's Row
- De Grey Rooms
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Union Gas Works
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The First Railway Station
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Basilica
- Statue of Napoleon