Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Royal Station Hotel
- St Crux's Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Treasurer's House
- The Horn of Ulf
- Is York Cursed?
- The Assembly Rooms
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Industrial Upheaval
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barker Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- First World War Memorial
- York Art Gallery