Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
-
Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
-
Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
-
Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
-
Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
-
York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
-
Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
-
The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Guildhall
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Sixties York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Battle of the Standard
- Church of St Wilfrid
- New Earswick
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Garrison
- Church of St Helen
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Norman Window Frame
- Treasurer's House
- The Pilgrimage of Grace