Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The George Fox Incident
- York Railway Station
- The Female Prison
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Rowntree Park
- Mary Ward
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Judges Lodging
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in the 18th Century