Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Council of Arles
- The End of the Abbey
- The Norman Minster
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Victoria Bar
- Mary Ward
- The Railway Institute
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Fishergate Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity