Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Edward III and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Bootham School
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Norman House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Greyfriars
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Gold Arm Ring
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Debtors' Prison