Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York's Airfield
- William Etty, Artist
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- A New University
- The Hospitium
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Walmgate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Ouse Bridge
- Water Lanes
- York Art Gallery
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Abbot's House
- Judges Lodging