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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Viking Silk Cap
- Mary Ward
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Roman Fortress
- Skeldergate Bridge
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Greyfriars
- Transport Moves On
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Second World War York
- King Edward I and York