Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
-
Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
-
After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
-
A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
-
King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
-
A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
-
Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
-
A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Mystery Plays
- A New Vision For York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Greyfriars
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Roman Fortress
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Middleham Jewel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- William Etty, Artist
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Fairfax House
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Burial Vessel