Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York Central Library
- Minster Library
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Olive Oil Container
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Battle of the Standard
- Fairfax House
- Norman Window Frame
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bone Trial Piece
- Holy Trinity Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Anglian Cross
- The Norman Abbey
- The Medieval Abbey