Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Council of Arles
- First World War York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Medieval Minster
- The Basilica
- Holy Trinity Church
- The First Railway Station
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Union Gas Works
- Jubbergate
- The End of the Abbey
- The York Helmet
- Skeldergate Bridge