Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Mansion House
- George Leeman
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard II and York
- Norman Window Frame
- The Roman Fortress
- Monk Bar
- The Black Death
- The Assembly Rooms
- Judges Lodging
- Anglian Cross
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- All Saints Church, North Street