Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Alcuin of York
- Stonegate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Medieval Castle
- Gold Arm Ring
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- A New Walk
- The Female Prison
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Multangular Tower
- The Hospitium
- Teaching the Poor
- Is York Cursed?