Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Coins
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Anglian Cross
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Fairfax House
- Transport Moves On
- The Council of Arles
- Margaret Clitherow
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The New Theatre
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Scarborough Bridge
- John Carr - Architect