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Local history and heritage

Archaeology
Find out about York's archaeological projects and archaeology and development.
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 City Archives
City Archives hold records and documents covering 500 years of life in York
York's history
York's turbulent history can be traced back nearly 2,000 years