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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Is York Cursed?
- Anglian Cross
- Treasurer's House
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The York Observatory
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The York Hoard
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bootham Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Monk Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- 62 Low Petergate
- The First Railway Station