Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- The Medieval Castle
- Church of St Helen
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Debtors' Prison
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Council of Arles
- Monk Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Castle Museum
- Bootham School
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York's Airfield
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Constantius Chlorus
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels