Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Hospitium
- The First Railway Station
- Middleham Jewel
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The York Helmet
- Church of St Olave
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of St Helen
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Jubbergate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Bar Convent