Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- The Norman Minster
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Greyfriars
- King Edward II and York
- The Hospitium
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bootham Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Middleham Jewel