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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- The Horn of Ulf
- New Earswick
- Anglian Cross
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Basilica
- Barley Hall
- The Assembly Rooms
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Central Library
- The Bar Convent
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- John Carr - Architect
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Church of All Saints Pavement