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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Railway Station
- Silver Strap Ends
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Edward III and York
- Lendal Tower
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Red Tower
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Medieval Castle
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Boot
- Fishergate Bar