Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
-
The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
-
Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
-
A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
-
Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
-
Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
-
Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
-
1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Silver Strap Ends
- Jubbergate
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Coins
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Debtors' Prison
- York Central Library
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The 1190 Massacre
- Our Lady's Row
- Olive Oil Container
- York Bombed