Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Vikings and Christianity
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- A New University
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Military Belt Fitting
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Lendal Tower
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Barker Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- Viking Silk Cap
- Monk Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Central Library