Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
-
1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
-
Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
-
Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
-
A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
-
A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
-
Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
-
Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- The Battle of the Standard
- Statue of an Athlete
- Judges Lodging
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King Edward II and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Roman Head Pot
- Transport Moves On
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Cawood Sword
- Lendal Tower
- Bootham School
- Statue of Napoleon
- Statue of the God Mars
- Alcuin of York