Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Vikings and Christianity
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Norman Abbey
- The Council of Arles
- King Edward II and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Norman Castle
- Fire in the Minster
- Viking Male Grooming
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Clifford's Tower
- The Norman Minster
- A Pipkin
- Statue of Napoleon