Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bronze weights
- Viking Silk Cap
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Walmgate Bar
- Treasurer's House
- Monk Bar
- The Greyfriars
- Transport Moves On
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Middleham Jewel
- The Battle of the Standard
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bootham Bar
- The Norman House
- The White Rose of York