Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mystery Plays
- Constantius Chlorus
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman Abbey
- The Council of Arles
- Monk Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Rowntree Park
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Medieval Castle