Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Minster Library
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Norman Window Frame
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The York Helmet
- Statue of the God Mars
- Statue of an Athlete
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Mary Ward
- The Mystery Plays
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Crux's Church
- Rowntree Park
- King Edward III and York
- Fairfax House