Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bootham School
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York St John in the 20th Century
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The First Railway Station
- The Greyfriars
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Central Library
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St William's Shrine
- The Black Death