Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Mystery Plays
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Anglian Carving
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Norman Window Frame
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Council of Arles
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Cawood Sword
- Silver Strap Ends
- A New Vision For York
- The Battle of the Standard