Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Retreat
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York Union Gas Works
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Multangular Tower
- Crest of York St John College
- Treasurer's House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Debtors' Prison
- Church of St Olave
- York's Medieval Synagogue