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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Gold Finger Ring
- A New University
- Inscription to Hecules
- Teaching the Poor
- The Red Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Clifford's Tower
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The First Minster
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- William Etty, Artist
- Olive Oil Container