Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The York Helmet
- De Grey Rooms
- Jubbergate
- Our Lady's Row
- The Assembly Rooms
- Industrial Upheaval
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York in the fifteenth Century
- A New University
- Middleham Jewel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Abbey
- Gold Finger Ring
- Yorkshire Museum