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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Bombed
- First World War York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Red Tower
- The End of the Abbey
- Vikings and Christianity
- Viking Coins
- The First Minster
- Bootham School
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Multangular Tower
- The George Fox Incident
- King Richard III and York
- Judges Lodging
- Bone Trial Piece