Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- The County Court House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Union Gas Works
- King Richard II and York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Guildhall
- Feeding Roman York
- York's Coat of Arms
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- First World War Memorial
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Jubbergate