Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Norman House
- Ouse Bridge
- Fire in the Minster
- Statue of Napoleon
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Fishergate Bar
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York Railway Station
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Crest of York St John College
- Sixties York
- King Edward I and York
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Battle of Marston Moor