Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Monk Bar
- Treasurer's House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Micklegate Bar