Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Stonegate
- King Edward II and York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York's Airfield
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Norman House
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Horn of Ulf
- Roman Head Pot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Boot
- The Battle of Marston Moor