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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Rowntree Park
- Transport Moves On
- Middleham Jewel
- Inscription to Hecules
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The 1190 Massacre
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Hoard
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Union Gas Works
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Roman Fortress
- St William's Shrine