Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Holy Trinity Church
- Barker Tower
- A New University
- Lendal Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- View from Station Rise
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Medieval Chamber Pot