Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Retreat
- Rowntree Park
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Constantius Chlorus
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Garrison
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's Coat of Arms
- Ouse Bridge
- View from Station Rise
- Mithras and Arimanius
- New Earswick
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Victoria Bar