Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- De Grey Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- Silver Strap Ends
- Walmgate Bar
- York Bombed
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Gold Finger Ring
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Transport Moves On
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Horn of Ulf
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers