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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Bombed
- Clifford's Tower
- A Pipkin
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Lendal Bridge
- The White Rose of York
- Stonegate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Fire in the Minster
- Norman Window Frame
- The Medieval Minster
- The Retreat
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The County Court House
- Fishergate Bar
- Water Lanes