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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Horn of Ulf
- St William's Shrine
- Church of St Helen
- Judges Lodging
- The Guildhall
- Stonegate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- First World War York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Statue of an Athlete
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Black Death
- Middleham Jewel
- The Victorian Prison Building