Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
-
Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
-
A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
-
York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
-
Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
-
Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
-
The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
-
A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Union Gas Works
- A Pipkin
- Stonegate
- William Etty, Artist
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Lendal Bridge
- The Medieval Castle
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Fishergate Bar
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier