Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Rowntree Park
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Crux's Church
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Mystery Plays
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Our Lady's Row
- The Multangular Tower
- Yorkshire Museum
- Fire in the Minster
- Military Belt Fitting
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Transport Moves On
- Stonegate