Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Alcuin of York
- Guy Fawkes
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Monk Bar
- The Mansion House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Multangular Tower
- The Norman Castle
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Judges Lodging
- First World War Memorial
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Black Death
- The Abbot's House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Military Belt Fitting