Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Battle of the Standard
- Judges Lodging
- Barley Hall
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Hospitium
- Gold Finger Ring
- First World War Memorial
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Yorkshire Museum
- The York Helmet
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior