Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Lendal Bridge
- New Shopping Centres
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Union Gas Works
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Stonegate
- Our Lady's Row