Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Royal Station Hotel
- 62 Low Petergate
- York and the Holocaust
- First World War Memorial
- Lendal Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Eric Bloodaxe
- A New Vision For York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bone Trial Piece
- Silver Strap Ends
- New Earswick
- De Grey Rooms
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Castle Museum