Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Cawood Sword
- Ouse Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- Transport Moves On
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Coins
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Shambles
- The York Hoard
- New Shopping Centres
- York Railway Station
- Treasurer's House
- Vikings and Christianity