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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- De Grey Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- The First Minster
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bootham Bar
- Fishergate Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York's Coat of Arms