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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Bombed
- The York Observatory
- Clifford's Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The York Hoard
- The Bar Convent
- Fairfax House
- The Battle of the Standard
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The First Minster
- Is York Cursed?
- Olive Oil Container
- Middleham Jewel
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Mansion House
- Anglian Hanging Bowl