Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
-
Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
-
Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
-
Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
-
York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
-
City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
-
Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
-
The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- New Earswick
- Bootham School
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Castle
- York Bombed
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bone Trial Piece
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Rowntree Park
- The First Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York's Airfield
- William Etty, Artist
- The Council of Arles
- Monk Bar
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre