Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Ripon College for Women
- Guy Fawkes
- Monk Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Victoria Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King Edward III and York
- The Guildhall
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Clifford's Tower
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The White Rose of York
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Assembly Rooms