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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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of the God Mars
- The York Hoard
- Vikings and Christianity
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Walmgate Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Cawood Sword
- Lendal Tower
- Holy Trinity Church
- Water Lanes
- The Mansion House