Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fairfax House
- Judges Lodging
- Anglian Cross
- The York Hoard
- The Mystery Plays
- York Garrison
- The York Helmet
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Micklegate Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman Minster
- Viking Coins
- Teaching the Poor