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 York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- New Earswick
- Our Lady's Row
- Barker Tower
- Mary Ward
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Red Tower
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Debtors' Prison
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Olave
- 62 Low Petergate
- A New Walk
- The Victorian Prison Building
- First World War Memorial
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop