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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Richard II and York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St William's Shrine
- A New Walk
- Crest of York St John College
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Male Grooming
- Norman Window Frame
- Mary Ward
- The Railway Institute
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Crux's Church
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Fishergate Bar