Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Guy Fawkes
- The 1190 Massacre
- Barley Hall
- Our Lady's Row
- Military Belt Fitting
- 62 Low Petergate
- Olive Oil Container
- York's Coat of Arms
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Retreat
- The New Theatre
- Fairfax House