Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Head Pot
- The York Observatory
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Statue of Napoleon
- 62 Low Petergate
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Basilica
- Barker Tower
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York St John in the 20th Century
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior