Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- A Pipkin
- The White Rose of York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The George Fox Incident
- York Garrison
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The County Court House
- Viking Boot
- The Multangular Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Debtors' Prison
- Alcuin of York
- Medieval Prisons
- Inside the Roman Fortress