Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Bootham School
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of St Olave
- The Guildhall
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Teaching the Poor
- Crest of York St John College
- De Grey Rooms
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Water Lanes
- York's Airfield
- St Crux's Church
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head