Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
-
City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
-
A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
-
Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
-
The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
-
The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
-
1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
-
Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- Our Lady's Row
- The 1190 Massacre
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Mansion House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Hospitium
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St William's Shrine
- St Crux's Church
- Rowntree Park
- Roman Head Pot
- Statue of an Athlete
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Airfield
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier