Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The First Minster
- Margaret Clitherow
- York in the fifteenth Century
- St Leonard's Hospital
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- A New Walk
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Feeding Roman York
- Olive Oil Container
- The Norman Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse