Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Monk Bar
- Victoria Bar
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The White Rose of York
- Fire in the Minster
- Barley Hall
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Statue of Napoleon
- Bone Trial Piece
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- York Art Gallery
- Fairfax House
- The Mansion House
- Lendal Bridge