Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- The Guildhall
- The Shambles
- The Council of Arles
- The Female Prison
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Hospitium
- Viking Silk Cap
- The 1190 Massacre
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Male Grooming
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King Edward III and York
- York Castle Museum
- The Greyfriars
- Rowntree Park
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway