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
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
Imagine York
Historic photographs from the library's local studies collection and York City Archives
York Civic Trust
York Civic Trust is a membership organisation, set up to protect and enhance York's architectural and cultural heritage, to champion good design and to advance the high place which York holds amongst the cities of the world