Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Medieval Castle
- The Mansion House
- A Pipkin
- York Bombed
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Monk Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Barley Hall
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Coins
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Jubbergate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The 1190 Massacre