Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Coins
- Royal Station Hotel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of St Olave
- William Etty, Artist
- Gold Arm Ring
- Is York Cursed?
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Railway Institute
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Transport Moves On
- The Norman House