Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Teaching the Poor
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Norman House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- De Grey Rooms
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Victoria Bar
- The Guildhall
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Holy Trinity Church
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Bombed
- Walmgate Bar
- The Horn of Ulf