Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Bar Convent
- York Garrison
- Middleham Jewel
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Edward I and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Central Methodist Chapel
- John Carr - Architect
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The George Fox Incident
- Walmgate Bar
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters