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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Hospitium
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Norman Window Frame
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- First World War Memorial
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St William's Shrine
- Inscription to Hecules
- Archbishop Scrope Executed