Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- The Shambles
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Gold Arm Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Medieval Castle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Stonegate
- The Retreat
- Bootham Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Medieval Minster
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Industrial Upheaval
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Church of St Helen