Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Guildhall
- View from Station Rise
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Alcuin of York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- First World War York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Norman Castle
- Judges Lodging
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St William's Shrine
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Railway Station