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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Fire in the Minster
- The First Minster
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's Coat of Arms
- William Etty, Artist
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Margaret Clitherow
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Central Library
- The Retreat
- Gold Finger Ring
- 62 Low Petergate