Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Olive Oil Container
- The Railway Institute
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bootham Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- New Shopping Centres
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The White Rose of York
- Mary Ward
- Fishergate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The York Hoard
- The Roman Fortress
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill