Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
-
Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
-
Victorian
York didn’t become high...
-
Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
-
After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
-
Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
-
Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
-
Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Cawood Sword
- The Greyfriars
- King Richard II and York
- Jubbergate
- Lendal Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- York's Airfield
- Church of St Olave
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Central Library
- Military Belt Fitting
- The First Railway Station
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Boot