Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Feeding Roman York
- Inscription to Hecules
- George Leeman
- Walmgate Bar
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Monk Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Boot
- The Railway Institute
- Victoria Bar
- A New Vision For York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Columba's United Reformed Church