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...
-
Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
-
York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
-
Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
-
After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
-
Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
-
Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
-
Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Barker Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Medieval Abbey
- The George Fox Incident
- The Retreat
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Battle of the Standard
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The First Minster
- York Bombed