Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Castle Museum
- William Etty, Artist
- King Edward II and York
- Jubbergate
- Lendal Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Central Library
- York Railway Station
- Viking Boot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Silver Strap Ends
- Margaret Clitherow
- Ripon College for Women
- The Black Death