Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- New Earswick
- The Black Death
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Teaching the Poor
- The George Fox Incident
- The Retreat
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- George Leeman
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Battle of the Standard
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Victoria Bar