Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
-
Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
-
20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
-
A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
-
Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
-
Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
-
A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
-
King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Fairfax House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Military Belt Fitting
- Transport Moves On
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Guildhall
- Yorkshire Museum
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Castle Museum
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Guy Fawkes
- Rowntree Park
- Judges Lodging
- A New Vision For York
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The First Minster