Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The County Court House
- Treasurer's House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Garrison
- Olive Oil Container
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Boot
- Lendal Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street