Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Victoria Bar
- The Norman Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of Napoleon
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Is York Cursed?
- Anglian Cross
- Fairfax House
- Ripon College for Women
- The First Railway Station
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Stonegate
- John Carr - Architect
- Gold Finger Ring
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Fishergate Bar