Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- A New University
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The First Minster
- Barker Tower
- View from Station Rise
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Black Death
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Mystery Plays
- York Union Gas Works
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Male Grooming