Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Walmgate Bar
- Barker Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Olive Oil Container
- Is York Cursed?
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Jubbergate
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Richard III and York
- York Garrison
- Bootham School
- King Richard II and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- The George Fox Incident