Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Greyfriars
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- George Leeman
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Basilica
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Fairfax House
- King Richard III and York
- Bronze weights
- A New University
- York Railway Station
- York Bombed
- Skeldergate Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- Church of St Olave