Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
-
Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
-
The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
-
Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
-
Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
-
Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
-
After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
-
Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Multangular Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Treasurer's House
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- De Grey Rooms
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Viking Male Grooming
- Holy Trinity Church
- Second World War York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Guy Fawkes