Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Anglian Carving
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Norman House
- Barker Tower
- Industrial Upheaval
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Mansion House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Debtors' Prison
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The George Fox Incident