Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Sixties York
- Fishergate Bar
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Margaret Clitherow
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Military Belt Fitting
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Abbot's House
- Victoria Bar