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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- Bootham Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Norman Castle
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Barley Hall
- York Union Gas Works
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Norman Minster
- Judges Lodging
- Roman Head Pot
- A New University
- Military Belt Fitting