Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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.
- Holy Trinity Church
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Female Prison
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Cross
- Margaret Clitherow
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Barley Hall
- William Etty, Artist
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey