Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- William Etty, Artist
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Railway Institute
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Stonegate
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Medieval Castle
- The Abbot's House
- York's Coat of Arms
- The York Observatory
- Anglian Hanging Bowl