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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- The Cawood Sword
- New Earswick
- York Castle Museum
- Jubbergate
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Alcuin of York
- George Leeman
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Vikings and Christianity
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Medieval Abbey
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church