Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
-
Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
-
Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
-
Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
-
Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
-
Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
-
Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
-
City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Silver Strap Ends
- Clifford's Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Bar Convent
- Minster Library
- A New University
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Art Gallery
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Abbot's House
- Transport Moves On
- Alcuin of York
- The Shambles
- Cumberland House, King's Staith