Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Is York Cursed?
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bronze weights
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Middleham Jewel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Bar Convent
- King Edward I and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant