Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Bombed
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Council of Arles
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Mystery Plays
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Lendal Tower
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Transport Moves On
- Lendal Bridge
- Central Methodist Chapel