Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- William Etty, Artist
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Roman Fortress
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Silver Strap Ends
- The New Theatre
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Our Lady's Row
- St Crux's Church
- Barker Tower
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Black Death
- Judges Lodging
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Olive Oil Container
- Artists, Writers and Scientists