Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Basilica
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bootham School
- Walmgate Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Richard III and York
- A New University
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Cinema Comes to York
- First World War Memorial
- A Pipkin