Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Roman Fortress
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Battle of the Standard
- De Grey Rooms
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Silk Cap
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward I and York