Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Basilica
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Ripon College for Women
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Olave
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Norman Minster
- York Bombed
- The Retreat
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- St William's Shrine
- Fire in the Minster