Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Teaching the Poor
- Margaret Clitherow
- Middleham Jewel
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Battle of the Standard
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Norman Abbey
- The Roman Fortress
- York Garrison
- Clifford's Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Rowntree Park
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart