Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The New Theatre
- First World War Memorial
- York Castle Museum
- Cinema Comes to York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The York Helmet
- The 1190 Massacre
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Is York Cursed?
- York's Medieval Synagogue