Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Fire in the Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Cawood Sword
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Bombed
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Stonegate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Silver Strap Ends
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- John Carr - Architect
- Lendal Tower