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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Water Lanes
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The First Minster
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Middleham Jewel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Jubbergate
- The York Observatory
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Pilgrimage of Grace