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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Bombed
- The Norman Castle
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Water Lanes
- The New Theatre
- The Female Prison
- York Garrison
- William Etty, Artist
- King Richard II and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Gold Finger Ring
- The First Railway Station
- York Castle Museum
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Coins
- The Battle of Marston Moor