Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Vikings and Christianity
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Council of Arles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Minster Library
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Norman Abbey