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...
-
Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
-
After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
-
After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
-
The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
-
The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
-
Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
-
Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Horn of Ulf
- The White Rose of York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Norman Window Frame
- The Shambles
- Constantius Chlorus
- John Carr - Architect
- Bone Trial Piece
- Walmgate Bar
- The York Observatory
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Greyfriars