Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Alcuin of York
- York Bombed
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Roman Fortress
- First World War York
- The End of the Abbey
- Crest of York St John College
- Fairfax House
- Barker Tower
- The White Rose of York
- The Retreat
- Lendal Bridge
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Basilica