Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York's Coat of Arms
- Judges Lodging
- A New University
- Anglian Carving
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Gold Finger Ring
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Second World War York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York and the Holocaust
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Treasurer's House