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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Barley Hall
- The Medieval Minster
- The York Helmet
- Jubbergate
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Statue of an Athlete
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The End of the Abbey
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Bar Convent
- Guy Fawkes