Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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.
- Gold Finger Ring
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Medieval Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Second World War York
- A Pipkin
- York Union Gas Works
- The Hospitium
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Edward I and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The George Fox Incident
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom