Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Female Prison
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Medieval Castle
- De Grey Rooms
- A Pipkin
- The County Court House
- Second World War York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The White Rose of York
- The Retreat
- Middleham Jewel
- Bone Trial Piece
- Micklegate Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- Silver Strap Ends