Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Jubbergate
- View from Station Rise
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- St William's Shrine
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Clifford's Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bronze weights
- King Richard II and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster in the 18th Century