Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Medieval Minster
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Fairfax House
- Bronze weights
- Central Methodist Chapel
- King Richard III and York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Military Belt Fitting
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Debtors' Prison
- John Carr - Architect
- First World War Memorial
- Fishergate Bar
- Water Lanes
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Royal Station Hotel