Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- New Earswick
- The Multangular Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- The Battle of the Standard
- George Leeman
- The Guildhall
- First World War Memorial
- Monk Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St William's Shrine
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Jubbergate