Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Monk Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Industrial Upheaval
- George Leeman
- The Shambles
- The Abbot's House
- Mary Ward
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Cawood Sword
- York Castle Museum
- Dick Turpin
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Medieval Abbey
- Yorkshire Museum