Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Mystery Plays
- George Leeman
- Viking Boot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Lendal Bridge
- York Bombed
- Industrial Upheaval
- Ouse Bridge
- Jubbergate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Crest of York St John College
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Black Death
- Guy Fawkes
- Yorkshire Museum
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'