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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- A New University
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Scarborough Bridge
- Ripon College for Women
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Guy Fawkes
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Monk Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Greyfriars
- The Norman Minster
- Viking Silk Cap
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Battle of Marston Moor