Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- York Garrison
- Minster Library
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Medieval Castle
- York's Coat of Arms
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Medieval Prisons
- Jubbergate
- The Debtors' Prison
- A New Walk
- Micklegate Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street