Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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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...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Yorkshire Museum
- De Grey Rooms
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Multangular Tower
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Garrison
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Teaching the Poor
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Alcuin of York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Anglian Cross
- Barley Hall
- York Railway Station
- Royal Station Hotel