Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Mansion House
- The Medieval Abbey
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King Edward II and York
- Ouse Bridge
- Barker Tower
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Statue of an Athlete
- Mary Ward
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Castle Museum
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Mithras and Arimanius