Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The George Fox Incident
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Edward I and York
- Our Lady's Row
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The White Rose of York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Cross
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Constantius Chlorus
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in the 20th Century