Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- Fire in the Minster
- York Garrison
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Norman Castle
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Cawood Sword
- The Shambles
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The York Hoard
- The Railway Institute
- The Guildhall
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy