Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- A New Walk
- York Garrison
- Gold Arm Ring
- St William's Shrine
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Norman Window Frame
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of St Helen
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Cawood Sword
- The Shambles
- Barley Hall
- King Richard III and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Lendal Bridge