Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
-
The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
-
The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
-
The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
-
Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
-
Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
-
The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
-
York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Teaching the Poor
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Hospitium
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Castle Museum
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King Edward II and York
- Alcuin of York
- Holy Trinity Church
- New Earswick
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- New Shopping Centres
- Olive Oil Container
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart