Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Railway Institute
- The Red Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- A New Vision For York
- Crest of York St John College
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Medieval Prisons
- Silver Strap Ends
- Mary Ward
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Cinema Comes to York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Our Lady's Row
- The First Minster