Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Treasurer's House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Union Gas Works
- Fishergate Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- Statue of an Athlete
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The 1190 Massacre
- Holy Trinity Church
- Our Lady's Row
- Royal Station Hotel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York Railway Station
- The Council of Arles
- Mithras and Arimanius