Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Bronze weights
- King Edward III and York
- Middleham Jewel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Jubbergate
- George Leeman
- The Medieval Castle
- The Medieval Minster
- York Garrison
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- New Shopping Centres
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Church of St Olave
- Victoria Bar
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York