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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- King Richard III and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Fishergate Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Treasurer's House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Art Gallery
- Bootham Bar
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vikings and Christianity
- The First Minster