Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Greyfriars
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Lendal Bridge
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Mary Ward
- King Edward I and York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Norman Abbey
- The Cawood Sword
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Is York Cursed?
- Transport Moves On
- Fire in the Minster
- Middleham Jewel
- King Richard III and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft