Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Rowntree Park
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Norman Window Frame
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Black Death
- The End of the Abbey
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Military Belt Fitting
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Multangular Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Crux's Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Anglian Carving
- The Medieval Castle