Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- A New University
- Judges Lodging
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Gold Arm Ring
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Railway Station
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Olive Oil Container
- York's Coat of Arms
- Constantius Chlorus
- View from Station Rise
- York Union Gas Works