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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Barley Hall
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Medieval Castle
- York and the Holocaust
- Holy Trinity Church
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Basilica
- The Mansion House
- The Horn of Ulf
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster after the Reformation