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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Shopping Centres
- First World War Memorial
- Scarborough Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Multangular Tower
- York Railway Station
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Shambles
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward II and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The First Railway Station
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Cawood Sword