Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Black Death
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Coins
- Margaret Clitherow
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Medieval Abbey
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The York Helmet
- Water Lanes
- Walmgate Bar
- The Mansion House
- A Pipkin
- View from Station Rise
- York Art Gallery
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters