York Baedeker Raid

“New for 2021” The Baedeker Raid was the 8th Air Raid attack on York during World War Two, on 29 April 1942. At total of 65 High Explosive bombs fell […]

York WW2 Air Raids

“New for 2021” During World War 2 York was subjected to 10 air raid attacks. Many areas of the city were targeted on these raids, causing varying degrees of damage, […]

Fine Arts Exhibition, 1866

“New for 2021” In the Autumn of 1865 the decision was made to hold an Exhibition of Works of Art and Industry in York. A suitable site was obtained, and […]

Newsletter – Issue 103: July 2021

In this Issue:  June Roundup Snippet from York: The Story of its Walls, Bars and Castles – T P Cooper – The Normans (Part 6) – King’s Fishpond (Part 3) […]

Newsletter – Issue 102: June 2021

In this Issue:  May Roundup Snippet from York: The Story of its Walls, Bars and Castles – T P Cooper – The Normans (Part 5) – King’s Fishpond (Part 2) […]

Newsletter – Issue 101: May 2021

In this Issue:  April Roundup Snippet from York: The Story of its Walls, Bars and Castles – T P Cooper – The Normans (Part 4) Article: Ashmolean Museum Opened In […]

Newsletter – Issue 100: April 2021

In this Issue:  Issue 100 March Roundup Earth Day Snippet from York: The Story of its Walls, Bars and Castles – T P Cooper – The Normans (Part 3) Article: […]

Newsletter – Issue 99: March 2021

In this Issue:  February Roundup Snippet from York: The Story of its Walls, Bars and Castles – T P Cooper – The Normans (Part 2) Article: Mendeleev’s Periodic Table In […]

Newsletter – Issue 98: February 2021

In this Issue:  January Roundup Snippet from York: The Story of its Walls, Bars and Castles – T P Cooper – The Normans Article: Skating on the River Ouse in […]

Newsletter – Issue 97: January 2021

In this Issue:  2020 Roundup Snippet from York: The Story of its Walls, Bars and Castles – T P Cooper – The Danes Article: Skeldergate Bridge Opened to Pedestrians In […]