Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Treasurer's House
- First World War Memorial
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Silver Strap Ends
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King Edward III and York
- Our Lady's Row
- The End of the Abbey
- Bootham Bar
- View from Station Rise
- Statue of Napoleon
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Mystery Plays
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Art Gallery