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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Judges Lodging
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Council of Arles
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Middleham Jewel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Olave
- Royal Station Hotel
- Inscription to Hecules
- Our Lady's Row
- King Edward III and York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The New Theatre