Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Is York Cursed?
- Lendal Bridge
- The Black Death
- The Retreat
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Lendal Tower
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman Abbey
- Anglian Cross
- Constantius Chlorus
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The New Theatre
- York Castle Museum
- Gold Arm Ring
- John Carr - Architect