Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
-
Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
-
Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
-
Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
-
Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
-
Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
-
The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
-
The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- A New Vision For York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Anglian Carving
- Inscription to Hecules
- Clifford's Tower
- Feeding Roman York
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Guildhall
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Rowntree Park
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King Edward III and York