Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
-
Victorian
York didn’t become high...
-
King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
-
Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
-
A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
-
Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
-
Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
-
Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- A New University
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Ripon College for Women
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Coins
- Alcuin of York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Victoria Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Clifford's Tower
- Mary Ward
- St William's Shrine