Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Central Library
- De Grey Rooms
- Crest of York St John College
- Micklegate Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Walmgate Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Norman House
- The Roman Fortress
- The Norman Abbey
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Retreat
- Rowntree Park
- The Mystery Plays