Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- 62 Low Petergate
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Retreat
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Observatory
- The Medieval Abbey
- Olive Oil Container
- York's Airfield
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- York St John in the 20th Century
- A New Walk
- King Richard II and York
- Monk Bar
- The Council of Arles