Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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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 Mystery Plays
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- John Carr - Architect
- The Abbot's House
- Bone Trial Piece
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Fire in the Minster
- King Edward II and York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Sixties York
- Judges Lodging
- The New Theatre
- A New Vision For York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Victoria Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy