Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
-
After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
-
Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
-
Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
-
The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
-
The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
-
After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
-
Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Viking Coins
- Transport Moves On
- First World War York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Medieval Castle
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Central Library
- Military Belt Fitting
- Dick Turpin
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Bootham School
- Cinema Comes to York
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman Castle
- St Martin Le Grand Church