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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Battle of the Standard
- Ripon College for Women
- The New Theatre
- The Guildhall
- Olive Oil Container
- The Council of Arles
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The White Rose of York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The First Minster
- Water Lanes