Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Richard III and York
- Sixties York
- The Bar Convent
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Middleham Jewel
- York Garrison
- Church of St Olave
- Statue of the God Mars
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fire in the Minster
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Assembly Rooms