Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Norman Window Frame
- King Edward I and York
- King Richard II and York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Basilica
- A New Walk
- Middleham Jewel
- Statue of the God Mars
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier