Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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.
- The Council of Arles
- The Norman Abbey
- Jubbergate
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Medieval Prisons
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Bar Convent
- Viking Boot
- The Red Tower
- York Castle Museum
- Bootham School
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Helmet
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Ripon College for Women