Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
-
Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
-
A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
-
The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
-
The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
-
After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
-
York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
-
Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- A New University
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bootham School
- Crest of York St John College
- Our Lady's Row
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward II and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Hospitium
- King Edward III and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Norman House