Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- The First Railway Station
- Bootham School
- Fairfax House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Bar Convent
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Debtors' Prison
- Anglian Cross
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bootham Bar
- The Mansion House
- Rowntree Park