Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- Feeding Roman York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Bar Convent
- The George Fox Incident
- 62 Low Petergate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Military Belt Fitting
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Union Gas Works
- York Bombed
- Olive Oil Container
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Archbishop Scrope Executed