Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- The Debtors' Prison
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York Art Gallery
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Monk Bar
- George Leeman
- Mary Ward
- Lendal Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Dick Turpin
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Clifford's Tower
- The Norman Abbey
- Middleham Jewel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels