Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King Edward III and York
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Central Library
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Second World War York
- Mary Ward
- New Shopping Centres
- Gold Arm Ring
- Crest of York St John College
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- First World War Memorial
- Jubbergate
- Fire in the Minster
- Bootham Bar