Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The 1190 Massacre
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Male Grooming
- Medieval Prisons
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Rowntree Park
- York Central Library
- York Art Gallery
- Guy Fawkes