Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Central Methodist Chapel
- King Edward III and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Minster Library
- The Roman Fortress
- King Edward II and York
- Church of St Olave
- The Cawood Sword
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bootham School
- Jubbergate
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in Viking Times