Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Medieval Prisons
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The First Minster
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Railway Institute
- Olive Oil Container
- The Guildhall
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Mansion House
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior