Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Helen
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Walmgate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Council of Arles
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Retreat
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Bronze weights
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Transport Moves On
- The Mystery Plays