Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
-
The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
-
Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
-
York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
-
Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
-
Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
-
A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
-
Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Silk Cap
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Micklegate Bar
- Rowntree Park
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Multangular Tower
- Dick Turpin
- York's Coat of Arms
- Yorkshire Museum
- Church of St Olave
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The New Theatre
- St Crux's Church