Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
-
A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
-
Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
-
Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
-
A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
-
Victorian
York didn’t become high...
-
Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
-
Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The New Theatre
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Lendal Tower
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Ouse Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Crest of York St John College
- Norman Window Frame
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Minster Library
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Statue of the God Mars
- St William's Shrine