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 Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Fire in the Minster
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Medieval Abbey
- Royal Station Hotel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Jubbergate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Alcuin of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Judges Lodging
- King Edward II and York
- John Carr - Architect
- Church of St Helen
- Medieval Chamber Pot