Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Retreat
- Lendal Bridge
- Jubbergate
- 62 Low Petergate
- The York Hoard
- Second World War York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New University
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Norman Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King's Manor - Victorian