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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- John Carr - Architect
- Ripon College for Women
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- De Grey Rooms
- York Central Library
- Fishergate Bar
- Fire in the Minster
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Black Death
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Roman Fortress
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Jubbergate
- The Hospitium
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Lendal Tower