Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Micklegate Bar
- Viking Coins
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- St William's Shrine
- The End of the Abbey
- A New Vision For York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The York Hoard
- The County Court House