Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Fire in the Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Industrial Upheaval
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bronze weights
- First World War Memorial
- The Black Death
- Lendal Bridge
- Crest of York St John College
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward II and York
- Lendal Tower