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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Helen
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Inscription to Hecules
- Gold Arm Ring
- The First Railway Station
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Judges Lodging
- The Basilica
- Transport Moves On
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- View from Station Rise