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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Judges Lodging
- 62 Low Petergate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Stonegate
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Yorkshire Museum
- Church of St Helen
- The White Rose of York
- The Norman Castle
- King Richard III and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bronze weights
- A New University
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York