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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- The Basilica
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Holy Trinity Church
- Alcuin of York
- Stonegate
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Monk Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Transport Moves On
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window