Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Aldwark Synagogue
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Crest of York St John College
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- First World War Memorial
- Jubbergate
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Statue of the God Mars
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Silver Strap Ends
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Victoria Bar
- The Debtors' Prison
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'