Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- William Etty, Artist
- King Richard III and York
- Rowntree Park
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Assembly Rooms
- Barker Tower
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Mansion House
- King Richard II and York
- The York Helmet
- Fairfax House