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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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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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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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- The Norman House
- The Multangular Tower
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Alcuin of York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Middleham Jewel
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Medieval Castle
- A New University