Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Our Lady's Row
- Teaching the Poor
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Silk Cap
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Silver Strap Ends
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Railway Station
- Water Lanes
- The First Minster
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York's first historian: Francis Drake