Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The New Theatre
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Gold Finger Ring
- A New University
- York Central Library
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Fairfax House
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Chimney Pot
- 62 Low Petergate