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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- The York Hoard
- Teaching the Poor
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Medieval Prisons
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- A New University
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Middleham Jewel
- Bootham Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Second World War York
- King Edward II and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Judges Lodging
- Statue of Napoleon
- Olive Oil Container