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 Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Vikings and Christianity
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Debtors' Prison
- Scarborough Bridge
- Stonegate
- The Multangular Tower
- Church of St Helen
- New Earswick
- Micklegate Bar
- St Crux's Church
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Bones of a Roman Combatant