Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- The Norman House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- Norman Window Frame
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barker Tower
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Holy Trinity Church
- A New University
- The Roman Fortress
- Fairfax House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- First World War York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Sword Pommel