Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- The Council of Arles
- Barley Hall
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Clifford's Tower
- Transport Moves On
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Industrial Upheaval
- The York Helmet
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Red Tower
- Minster Library
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Daniel Defoe's York