Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Inscription to Hecules
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Medieval Prisons
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Cawood Sword
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The York Hoard
- The Norman Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Rowntree Park
- Gold Finger Ring
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Eric Bloodaxe