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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The White Rose of York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Barker Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Greyfriars
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Rowntree Park
- Fairfax House