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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Statue of an Athlete
- Ripon College for Women
- 62 Low Petergate
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Lendal Bridge
- The 1190 Massacre
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Cawood Sword
- King Edward II and York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King Edward III and York
- Barley Hall
- Anglian Burial Vessel