Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Multangular Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Olive Oil Container
- Bronze weights
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Stonegate
- King Richard III and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Treasurer's House
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Council of Arles
- Inscription to Hecules
- St Columba's United Reformed Church