Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
-
The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
-
King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
-
Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
-
After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
-
Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
-
York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
-
New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- De Grey Rooms
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Skeldergate Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Cawood Sword
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Mystery Plays
- Industrial Upheaval
- 62 Low Petergate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York's Coat of Arms
- Anglian Burial Vessel