Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Retreat
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Shambles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- John Carr - Architect
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Assembly Rooms
- Cinema Comes to York
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Mansion House
- The Mystery Plays
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier