Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Stonegate
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Silver Strap Ends
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Central Library
- York Castle Museum
- Fishergate Bar
- New Shopping Centres
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Roman Head Pot
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward III and York
- Church of St Olave
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Minster in the 20th Century