Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- First World War Memorial
- Water Lanes
- Is York Cursed?
- John Carr - Architect
- The First Minster
- The County Court House
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- King Edward I and York
- Fairfax House
- The 1190 Massacre
- Norman Window Frame
- Rowntree Park
- York's Coat of Arms
- The New Theatre
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Lendal Bridge