Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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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...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bronze weights
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Rowntree Park
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Gold Arm Ring
- Ouse Bridge
- Vikings and Christianity
- York St John in the 20th Century
- King Richard II and York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Male Grooming