Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- Church of St Helen
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Central Library
- St Crux's Church
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Teaching the Poor
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Vikings and Christianity
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- First World War York
- Bootham School
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Cawood Sword
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Rowntree Park
- Walmgate Bar