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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- King Richard III and York
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- York Union Gas Works
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fishergate Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Horn of Ulf
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Medieval Prisons
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Greyfriars
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Retreat