Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
-
The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
-
A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
-
A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
-
City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
-
A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
-
The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
-
Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
-
After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Retreat
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The White Rose of York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Horn of Ulf
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Minster Library
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- John Carr - Architect
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Olave
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool