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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Greyfriars
- The Bar Convent
- The Norman House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King Richard III and York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- John Carr - Architect
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Fire in the Minster
- York Railway Station
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Retreat
- Church of All Saints Pavement