Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
-
The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
-
Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
-
York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
-
Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
-
Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
-
Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
-
King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Bombed
- Bootham Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- The Cawood Sword
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Olive Oil Container
- Statue of Napoleon
- Minster Library
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Statue of the God Mars
- York's Coat of Arms
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Micklegate Bar