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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Dick Turpin
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- The Medieval Castle
- Minster Library
- Guy Fawkes
- The Council of Arles
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Norman Castle
- King Edward I and York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Battle of the Standard
- Rebuilt in Stone
- New Earswick
- The Roman Fortress