Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The York Hoard
- Stonegate
- First World War York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Bar Convent
- Bronze weights
- Jubbergate
- Industrial Upheaval
- King Edward I and York
- A New Walk
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Walmgate Bar
- New Shopping Centres