Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Multangular Tower
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman Minster
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Holy Trinity Church
- The 1190 Massacre
- A New University
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Victoria Bar
- The Shambles
- York Castle Museum
- St Crux's Church
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre