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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- Micklegate Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- Gold Finger Ring
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Cross
- York Bombed
- York Railway Station
- The Bar Convent
- Roman Head Pot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- King Richard II and York
- View from Station Rise
- The Guildhall
- The Black Death