Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Victorian
York didn’t become high...
-
The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
-
Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
-
A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
-
Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
-
York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
-
Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
-
A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bone Trial Piece
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Hospitium
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Abbot's House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Walmgate Bar
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Basilica
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Union Gas Works
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Our Lady's Row