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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Yorkshire Museum
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Church of St Olave
- The Cawood Sword
- York Garrison
- Silver Strap Ends
- Lendal Tower
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Gold Finger Ring
- Our Lady's Row
- The York Helmet