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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Railway Institute
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- New Earswick
- The Bar Convent
- Bootham Bar
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Guildhall
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Fishergate Bar
- The Retreat
- A Pipkin
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Medieval Prisons
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse