Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Minster Library
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Roman Head Pot
- Victoria Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- First World War Memorial
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The White Rose of York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Medieval Prisons
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Council of Arles
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Leonard's Hospital