Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
-
Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
-
Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
-
The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
-
Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
-
The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
-
Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
-
The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- King Edward I and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Railway Station
- Ouse Bridge
- Dick Turpin
- John Carr - Architect
- Mary Ward
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Fairfax House
- York Bombed
- The First Minster
- The Norman Minster
- Treasurer's House
- The Bar Convent
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Battle of Marston Moor