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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Guy Fawkes
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Barker Tower
- Dick Turpin
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The York Observatory
- York's Airfield
- Fairfax House
- Barley Hall
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Council of Arles
- Medieval Prisons