Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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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.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Helen
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Minster
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Mansion House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The First Railway Station
- The Shambles
- York Central Library
- The County Court House