Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Royal Station Hotel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- King Edward I and York
- A Pipkin
- Rowntree Park
- Jubbergate
- The White Rose of York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Shambles
- The First Railway Station
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Railway Institute
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers