Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
-
Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
-
Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
-
A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
-
Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
-
The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
-
Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
-
Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Water Lanes
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Norman Castle
- Gold Arm Ring
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Crux's Church
- Jubbergate