Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Castle Museum
- Mary Ward
- Holy Trinity Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Richard II and York
- Feeding Roman York
- The Council of Arles
- The Abbot's House
- Minster Library
- Lendal Tower
- York Garrison
- Roman Head Pot
- The Retreat
- The Norman Minster
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- A New Walk