Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- The First Railway Station
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Norman House
- Margaret Clitherow
- The York Observatory
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Teaching the Poor
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Minster Library
- New Shopping Centres
- Ouse Bridge
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Medieval Prisons
- Industrial Upheaval