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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The New Theatre
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Olave
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Greyfriars
- The York Helmet
- King Richard III and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Basilica
- Stonegate