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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- William Etty, Artist
- The George Fox Incident
- Alcuin of York
- The White Rose of York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- First World War York
- The Multangular Tower
- Medieval Prisons
- The Mansion House
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The York Hoard
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Male Grooming
- Transport Moves On
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters