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Archives and local history

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Key Information
Keeping you up to date with present information about the Archives & Local History service, including opening hours and the availability of collections.
Charges for services in Archives and Local History
A list of charges for services in Archives and Local History
What's in the Archives and Local History collections
Resources for you to find out about local and family history, including books, journals, maps, photographs and the historic city archives covering 800 years of life in York
Recipes from the Archives
Download original recipes from the Archives, along with with modern day versions

Contact

Archives and Local History
York Explore Centre, Museum Street, York YO1 7DS
tel: (01904) 552800
email: archives
@york.gov.uk

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History of York website
Explore all of York's history, from prehistoric to present day
Imagine York
Historic photographs from the library's local studies collection and York City Archives
York online maps: archives and local history
Local information relating to archives and local history
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