Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- King Richard II and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Treasurer's House
- A Pipkin
- The White Rose of York
- Minster Library
- Walmgate Bar
- Bootham School
- Ripon College for Women
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Edward III and York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Barker Tower