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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- Silver Strap Ends
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Cinema Comes to York
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The 1190 Massacre
- Barley Hall
- York Railway Station
- The Basilica
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Female Prison
- Lendal Bridge
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Gold Finger Ring
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior