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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- John Carr - Architect
- Olive Oil Container
- Silver Strap Ends
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Bombed
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The First Minster
- York Union Gas Works
- Walmgate Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Norman Minster
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Norman Castle