Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Statue of an Athlete
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York's Airfield
- The Assembly Rooms
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Jewbury Cemetery
- First World War York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman Abbey
- Victoria Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Medieval Castle
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Basilica