Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A New University
- Constantius Chlorus
- Ouse Bridge
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Feeding Roman York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Railway Station
- Fire in the Minster
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Battle of the Standard
- Minster Library