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 Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Crest of York St John College
- Roman Head Pot
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- New Earswick
- View from Station Rise
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Retreat
- Minster Library
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- De Grey Rooms
- The New Theatre
- King Edward III and York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The White Rose of York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Cumberland House, King's Staith