King’s Fishpond, York
New for 2022 Discover the history of the area of York, today known as Foss Island’s Road but once a marshy area that became ‘The King’s Fishpond’ in the medieval […]
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Assembly Rooms, York
New for 2021 Discover the history of the Assembly Rooms, Blake Street, York. Dating from 1730, discover the story behind this building, the architect, the craftsmen and how the street […]
Chocolatiers & Confectioners of York
Discover the history of the chocolate & confectionery industry in York, looking at those who made the sweets loved by resident and visitor. Going back to the 18th century, we […]
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 […]
The Rowntree Family & York
From Joseph Rowntree Sr, find out how this family went from the grocery business to establishing one of the best known sweet manufacturing businesses, and taking a look at the […]
The Forest of Galtres
The Forest of Galtres, one of the Royal Forests in medieval times, extended northwards from York. This talk looks at the history of this forest, from as early as the […]
The 1948 Plan for York
Following World War 2, a regeneration plan was proposed in 1948. This talk looks at which parts of this plan were actually carried out, and which were not. Includes: Outer […]
The A1079: Pocklington to Market Weighton
This talk looks at how the course of the ‘A1079’ has slightly altered since 1855, and discover the buildings which still exist, and those which have been demolished. Some archaeological […]