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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Roman Head Pot
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The End of the Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Mary Ward
- Judges Lodging
- George Leeman
- The Norman House
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Minster Library
- Fairfax House