Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Railway Station
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Anglian Cross
- York Art Gallery
- The First Railway Station
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York's Airfield
- George Leeman
- Treasurer's House
- The Roman Fortress
- The Norman Abbey
- The Council of Arles