Local resources
We explore important figures and movements local to York such as the Northumbrian Renaissance of the 8th century, the life and writings of Alcuin of York, the development of Yorkshire monasticism, the See of York and lay religion from the 7th century to the Reformation and beyond.
Our research draws on some of the impressive collections located in Yorkshire such as:
- Architecture and sculpture in and around York
- The Borthwick Institute
- The Minster Library
- North Yorkshire County Record Office
- Parish churches of Yorkshire
- York Diocesan archives