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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- The Hospitium
- Viking Coins
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Mansion House
- The Retreat
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Guildhall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Water Lanes
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Alcuin of York
- Anglian Carving
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries