Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The 1190 Massacre
- Jubbergate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Judges Lodging
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- King Richard III and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Monk Bar
- New Earswick
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Helen
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The York Observatory
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Teaching the Poor
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Clifford's Tower