Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Retreat
- The Minster in Viking Times
- St Crux's Church
- A Pipkin
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Basilica
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Medieval Prisons
- The Norman House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Transport Moves On