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
• City walls
  City walls
• Mansion House
  The Mansion House is the city's premier building and home to the Lord Mayor of York during his or her term of office
• 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
• York's history
  York's turbulent history can be traced back nearly 2,000 years