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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Assembly Rooms
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Edward III and York
- A New University
- De Grey Rooms
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Hospitium
- Daniel Defoe's York
- View from Station Rise
- The Pilgrimage of Grace