Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
-
Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
-
Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
-
The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
-
Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
-
City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
-
After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
-
Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Judges Lodging
- Industrial Upheaval
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of the Standard
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Union Gas Works
- A New University
- Our Lady's Row
- First World War Memorial
- Bronze weights
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'