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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- York Central Library
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Hospitium
- Medieval Prisons
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Monk Bar
- The Norman House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- George Leeman
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Clifford's Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey