Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
-
York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
-
New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
-
The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
-
Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
-
Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
-
Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
-
Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Union Gas Works
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Ripon College for Women
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Edward III and York
- Our Lady's Row
- York Central Library
- Inscription to Hecules
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Railway Station
- Barker Tower
- Bone Trial Piece
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom