Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Lendal Tower
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Ouse Bridge
- Fire in the Minster
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The 1190 Massacre
- William Etty, Artist
- The First Railway Station
- The Norman Minster
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Male Grooming