Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
-
Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
-
The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
-
1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
-
Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
-
Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
-
Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
-
Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Barley Hall
- The First Minster
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward III and York
- William Etty, Artist
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Lendal Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Olive Oil Container
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bronze weights