Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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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.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Fishergate Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Male Grooming
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- William Etty, Artist
- New Shopping Centres
- The Roman Fortress
- Aldwark Synagogue
- 62 Low Petergate
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Inscription to Hecules
- Yorkshire Museum