Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Our Lady's Row
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- De Grey Rooms
- George Leeman
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Jubbergate
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Abbot's House
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- First World War Memorial
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- A New Vision For York
- Middleham Jewel
- Rowntree Park