Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Bar Convent
- The Hospitium
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The York Hoard
- The Battle of the Standard
- First World War York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Boot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers