Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Military Belt Fitting
- New Earswick
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Minster
- Barker Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Second World War York
- Lendal Tower
- The Basilica
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Scarborough Bridge