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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Jubbergate
- William Etty, Artist
- Micklegate Bar
- York's Airfield
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Silk Cap
- Roman Head Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Our Lady's Row
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Victoria Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of St Helen
- Treasurer's House