Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- The Abbot's House
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Greyfriars
- Teaching the Poor
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Crest of York St John College
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Mansion House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York