Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Cawood Sword
- William Etty, Artist
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Greyfriars
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Is York Cursed?
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The County Court House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Sixties York
- New Earswick
- The Hospitium