Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Medieval Castle
- The Norman Minster
- The Norman House
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Is York Cursed?
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Silk Cap
- New Shopping Centres
- The Greyfriars
- The Railway Institute
- Ouse Bridge