Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St William's Shrine
- York Central Library
- Micklegate Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Norman Window Frame
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- Ripon College for Women
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York and the Holocaust
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Holy Trinity Church