Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Hospitium
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Basilica
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Ouse Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Red Tower
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- King Edward III and York
- Dick Turpin
- The Debtors' Prison
- George Leeman
- Amber Bead Workshop