Situated on the route of York's famous walls walk, Micklegate Bar Museum has stood sentinel to the city for over 800 years.

As York's most important gateway, the bar has served a number of important roles since its construction in the 12th century, including being the main point of entry through which a reigning monarch enters the city.

Visit the ancient gateway to explore the pageantry and barbaric history that has unfolded between these walls through the centuries. 

 

 

 

 

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Yorks 'Headless Romans' - Could they be gladiators?

York Archaeological Trust is throwing down the gauntlet to would-be archaeologists to see if they can solve a puzzle that has sparked debate about human remains unearthed in York almost a decade ago. To find out more about this exciting discovery, please click here.

From Tuesday 22nd June one of the headless Romans found on the site will be on display at JORVIK Viking Centre in a temporary exhibition named Romans - A Cemetery of Secrets.

Click this link to see the programme that was inspired by this exciting discovery.