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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- The Black Death
- Bone Trial Piece
- The County Court House
- King Edward III and York
- Bootham School
- Olive Oil Container
- Anglian Cross
- The Abbot's House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Skeldergate Bridge
- New Earswick
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Our Lady's Row
- Guy Fawkes
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- First World War Memorial