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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Hospitium
- Victoria Bar
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Garrison
- Alcuin of York
- The Norman Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Judges Lodging