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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- John Carr - Architect
- Walmgate Bar
- The First Minster
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Viking Male Grooming
- Barker Tower
- The Abbot's House
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Edward II and York
- Roman Head Pot
- A New University
- Gold Finger Ring
- Cinema Comes to York
- The George Fox Incident
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York