Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- A New Vision For York
- Viking Silk Cap
- 62 Low Petergate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Observatory
- First World War York
- Transport Moves On
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- New Earswick
- The New Theatre
- Ripon College for Women
- De Grey Rooms
- Cinema Comes to York
- Is York Cursed?
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle