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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Minster Library
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Central Methodist Chapel
- King Richard III and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Retreat
- Micklegate Bar
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Clifford's Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York