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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Norman Window Frame
- The York Helmet
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of St Helen
- Gold Arm Ring
- The York Hoard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Central Library
- The Medieval Minster