Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Boot
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Horn of Ulf
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- A Pipkin
- Treasurer's House
- York Central Library
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of St Olave
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Council of Arles
- Cinema Comes to York
- Inscription to Hecules