Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Central Library
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Shambles
- Crest of York St John College
- Margaret Clitherow
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Viking Coins
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- A New Vision For York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Boot