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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bootham Bar
- The Shambles
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Boot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman Minster
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Crest of York St John College
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Transport Moves On
- Olive Oil Container
- De Grey Rooms
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall