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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Ouse Bridge
- The Multangular Tower
- Barker Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- The White Rose of York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The York Observatory
- York in the fifteenth Century
- King Richard III and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bronze weights
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Garrison