Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Retreat
- Rowntree Park
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Coins
- The Assembly Rooms
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Clifford's Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Union Gas Works
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Castle Museum