Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Gold Arm Ring
- Monk Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Central Library
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Barley Hall
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Female Prison
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Military Belt Fitting
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Battle of the Standard
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Barker Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian