Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- A New Walk
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Cawood Sword
- Crest of York St John College
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King Edward I and York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Lendal Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- King Richard II and York
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Helen
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Coins