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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The York Helmet
- Bootham School
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Feeding Roman York
- King Edward I and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Jubbergate
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King Richard III and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Inscription to Hecules
- Vikings and Christianity
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Basilica
- Anglian Cross