Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
-
The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
-
Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
-
The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
-
York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
-
After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
-
A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
-
The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Fishergate Bar
- Bootham School
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Viking Silk Cap
- Clifford's Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Battle of the Standard
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- George Leeman
- The Council of Arles
- John Carr - Architect
- Tombstone of Julia Velva