Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bootham Bar
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Helen
- Statue of the God Mars
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York's Airfield
- The New Theatre
- Statue of Napoleon
- Second World War York