Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- New Earswick
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Transport Moves On
- York Castle Museum
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Red Tower
- De Grey Rooms
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Olave