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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Guy Fawkes
- Judges Lodging
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Castle Museum
- Bootham School
- Is York Cursed?
- Monk Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Medieval Castle
- Viking Boot
- The Hospitium
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King Richard II and York
- York Central Library
- De Grey Rooms
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Roman Chimney Pot