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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Castle Museum
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Bombed
- York Central Library
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Second World War York
- Mary Ward
- The Medieval Minster
- A New University
- Rowntree Park
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Monk Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall