Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
-
Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
-
A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
-
Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
-
The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
-
York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
-
After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
-
1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Union Gas Works
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York's Airfield
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Debtors' Prison
- Water Lanes
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- George Leeman
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Shambles
- Hair of a Roman Girl