Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- Church of St Helen
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Hospitium
- The Bar Convent
- Royal Station Hotel
- Transport Moves On
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Clifford's Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Micklegate Bar
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Norman Minster
- A New Vision For York
- Cinema Comes to York
- George Leeman
- Skeldergate Bridge