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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- The York Helmet
- Victoria Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fire in the Minster
- Transport Moves On
- Our Lady's Row
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman Castle
- Yorkshire Museum
- Sixties York
- King Edward I and York
- The End of the Abbey
- The Railway Institute
- The Norman Abbey
- A New University
- Jewbury Cemetery