Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Norman Castle
- New Earswick
- Our Lady's Row
- Ripon College for Women
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Mystery Plays
- Barley Hall
- The Red Tower
- The Battle of the Standard
- Teaching the Poor
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels