Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Statue of the God Mars
- Sixties York
- Fairfax House
- The York Helmet
- The New Theatre
- A New Walk
- York Bombed
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Middleham Jewel
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York's Airfield
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Rowntree Park
- John Carr - Architect