Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- John Carr - Architect
- York Union Gas Works
- Middleham Jewel
- York Central Library
- The Roman Fortress
- The York Helmet
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- St Crux's Church
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Roman Head Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Council of Arles
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Stonegate
- The Shambles
- De Grey Rooms