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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Basilica
- The Guildhall
- John Carr - Architect
- Monk Bar
- Church of St Helen
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- New Earswick
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- First World War Memorial
- The York Helmet
- Bootham School
- The Medieval Minster
- Roman Gods and Goddesses