Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- The George Fox Incident
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Anglian Cross
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Treasurer's House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Teaching the Poor
- First World War York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Viking Coins
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Viking Sword Pommel