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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- The White Rose of York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Lendal Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Shambles
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Norman Minster
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)