Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Shambles
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The County Court House
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Transport Moves On
- The First Minster
- Gold Arm Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Railway Institute
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Art Gallery
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Margaret Clitherow