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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Fire in the Minster
- Clifford's Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Anglian Cross
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Black Death
- The Norman Abbey
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The End of the Abbey
- The Norman House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward II and York