Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
-
Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
-
Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
-
The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
-
York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
-
Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
-
Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
-
York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Mansion House
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Coins
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- New Earswick
- Viking Boot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Transport Moves On
- The Greyfriars
- Sixties York
- Church of St Helen
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Fairfax House