Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Head Pot
- De Grey Rooms
- Monk Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Red Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Basilica
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bootham School
- Barley Hall