Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- De Grey Rooms
- Sixties York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Railway Institute
- Olive Oil Container
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York Central Library
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Middleham Jewel
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Medieval Minster
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Royal Station Hotel
- York Bombed