Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Shambles
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Amber Bead Workshop
- William Etty, Artist
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Male Grooming
- St William's Shrine
- The Battle of the Standard
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Scarborough Bridge
- Monk Bar