Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bronze weights
- Ouse Bridge
- Transport Moves On
- William Etty, Artist
- A New Walk
- Bootham Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- A New Vision For York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Middleham Jewel
- De Grey Rooms
- Rowntree Park