Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Scarborough Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- Our Lady's Row
- The George Fox Incident
- Barker Tower
- York Garrison
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Retreat
- Roman Head Pot
- The Abbot's House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- First World War Memorial
- The Norman House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of All Saints Pavement