York Archaeological Trust is an independent charity dedicated to educating the public in archaeology. It was set up in 1972 to respond to the widespread threats to York's buried past posed by accelerated development. The Trust has been busy ever since, continuing a long tradition of investigation and preservation in the city, and bringing the excitement of discovery to millions of people. The Trust has a team of highly skilled archaeologists who excavate and record, conserve and curate, research and analyse, publish and exhibit. [self-description] The website provides information about the activities of the York Archaeological Trust, including its publications, current research, and forthcoming events. An Online Picture Library provides a searchable database with pictures beeing of interest for all those dealing with the archaeology of York.