Local history and heritage

In this section:

• Archaeology
  Find out about York's archaeological projects and archaeology and development.
• Archives and local history
  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
• History of the city walls
  Find out about the history of the walls, from Roman times to the present day
• Searching for births, marriages and deaths
  You can search the indexes for births, deaths and marriages either in person, online or by post
• The Guildhall
  York's historic Guildhall is situated on the river Ouse behind the Mansion House
• War memorials
  We are responsible for the care and maintenance of the War Memorial Gardens, Rowntree Park and four smaller memorials
• World Heritage
  On 17 March 2009, the Executive of the City of York Council agreed that once the Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced what the application process will be, York should apply for World Heritage status
• York's history
  York's turbulent history can be traced back nearly 2,000 years