Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bronze weights
- Anglian Carving
- York Bombed
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The York Hoard
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Norman Abbey
- The Abbot's House
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Treasurer's House
- New Earswick
- John Carr - Architect
- Jewbury Cemetery