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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Anglian Carving
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Red Tower
- The Norman Castle
- Fairfax House
- The Council of Arles
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- George Leeman
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mary Ward
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Guildhall
- York Railway Station