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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Anglian Carving
- Feeding Roman York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Art Gallery
- Bootham School
- Olive Oil Container
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Royal Station Hotel
- Lendal Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Anglian Cross
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Norman Minster
- George Leeman
- The First Minster