Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- King Richard II and York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Holy Trinity Church
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The First Minster
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Bombed
- King Edward III and York
- The York Helmet
- De Grey Rooms
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Greyfriars
- First World War Memorial
- The Female Prison
- Micklegate Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey