Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The 1190 Massacre
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Bombed
- York Garrison
- Fishergate Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bootham School
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Roman Fortress