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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bronze weights
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Norman Abbey
- The New Theatre
- The Shambles
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Basilica
- Micklegate Bar
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Edward II and York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Holy Trinity Church