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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Roman Fortress
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The York Hoard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Central Library
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Statue of an Athlete
- Ouse Bridge
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Norman Minster
- St Crux's Church
- The Medieval Castle
- Anglian Carving
- Roman Gods and Goddesses