Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Horn of Ulf
- The York Helmet
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Black Death
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Female Prison
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York Railway Station
- A New University
- The Greyfriars
- York Garrison
- Rowntree Park
- Gold Arm Ring
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bone Trial Piece