Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Lendal Bridge
- Scarborough Bridge
- A New University
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The End of the Abbey
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- A New Vision For York
- Bronze weights
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Roman Fortress
- Central Methodist Chapel