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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- 62 Low Petergate
- Alcuin of York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Central Library
- Roman Head Pot
- Mary Ward
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The York Helmet
- Transport Moves On
- Victoria Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- The Hospitium