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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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Viking Coins
- St William's Shrine
- Fishergate Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Helen
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Middleham Jewel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Hospitium
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Union Gas Works