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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- John Carr - Architect
- The Medieval Abbey
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Our Lady's Row
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The York Helmet
- The Red Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- A New Walk
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Lendal Tower