Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
-
After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
-
After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
-
Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
-
The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
-
Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
-
Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
-
Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece
- Judges Lodging
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Alcuin of York
- The Railway Institute
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Norman Castle
- The Shambles
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Hospitium
- Bronze weights
- York Art Gallery
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters