Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Retreat
- Olive Oil Container
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York and the Holocaust
- Fishergate Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Art Gallery
- The White Rose of York
- Anglian Carving
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Norman Window Frame
- Rowntree Park
- The First Railway Station
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement