Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- First World War Memorial
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Garrison
- King Richard III and York
- George Leeman
- Mithras and Arimanius
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Medieval Abbey
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Greyfriars
- St Crux's Church
- The Horn of Ulf
- Viking Coins
- Archbishop Scrope Executed