Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- King Edward I and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Jubbergate
- William Etty, Artist
- De Grey Rooms
- Ripon College for Women
- Fairfax House
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Victoria Bar
- Our Lady's Row
- The Retreat
- The Horn of Ulf
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Minster in Viking Times