Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- John Carr - Architect
- Bone Trial Piece
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Margaret Clitherow
- Anglian Carving
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bootham Bar
- York Union Gas Works
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Viking Boot
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Abbot's House
- Bootham School
- All Saints Church, North Street