Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Bone Trial Piece
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York's Coat of Arms
- Middleham Jewel
- York Bombed
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The York Helmet
- Bootham School
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Anglian Carving
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Mystery Plays
- Viking Sword Pommel