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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- Jubbergate
- The Mansion House
- The White Rose of York
- Anglian Cross
- Micklegate Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Guildhall
- St William's Shrine
- Transport Moves On
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Boot
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Inside the Roman Fortress