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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- The End of the Abbey
- The York Helmet
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- George Leeman
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The First Minster
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Retreat
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Crest of York St John College
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Jubbergate