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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- The New Theatre
- The Battle of the Standard
- The County Court House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Crux's Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- New Earswick
- Lendal Tower
- John Carr - Architect
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Transport Moves On
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Middleham Jewel
- York's Airfield
- Water Lanes
- The Assembly Rooms
- The York Observatory