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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Church of St Helen
- The Greyfriars
- Jubbergate
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- A New Walk
- A New Vision For York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Micklegate Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- Norman Window Frame
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Medieval Prisons
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- A Pipkin
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Garrison