Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Ouse Bridge
- The End of the Abbey
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Olave
- De Grey Rooms
- Middleham Jewel
- The York Observatory
- The First Minster
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The York Helmet
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Lendal Bridge
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Micklegate Bar