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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Battle of the Standard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Edward III and York
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Basilica
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Olive Oil Container
- Dick Turpin
- Middleham Jewel
- The Retreat
- The Norman Abbey
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Aldwark Synagogue