Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
-
The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
-
Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
-
The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
-
A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
-
Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
-
Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
-
Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Castle Museum
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Cawood Sword
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Bar Convent
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Garrison
- Monk Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Fire in the Minster
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Statue of an Athlete
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Black Death