Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The White Rose of York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Battle of the Standard
- Jewbury Cemetery
- A New Walk
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Medieval Abbey
- Cinema Comes to York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Norman Minster
- The Norman House
- Jubbergate