Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- Rowntree Park
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Coins
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The First Railway Station
- Church of St Helen
- The Medieval Minster
- Guy Fawkes
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Male Grooming
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Red Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Victoria Bar
- Clifford's Tower