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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The First Railway Station
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- First World War Memorial
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Garrison
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Holy Trinity Church
- Feeding Roman York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Statue of an Athlete
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Our Lady's Row