Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Church of St Helen
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Crest of York St John College
- Silver Strap Ends
- The White Rose of York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- First World War York
- William Etty, Artist
- King Richard III and York
- Walmgate Bar
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bootham School