Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Silk Cap
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Alcuin of York
- Stonegate
- Cinema Comes to York
- The White Rose of York
- Norman Window Frame
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Monk Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- First World War York