Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Horn of Ulf
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Bronze weights
- Middleham Jewel
- A Pipkin
- King Edward I and York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Female Prison
- York's Airfield
- Olive Oil Container
- Lendal Tower
- Walmgate Bar