Siege of York (1644)
New for 2026 When the English Civil War began in August 1642, the City of York had chosen to support Charles I (Royalist). Some from surrounding villages instead chose to […]
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York Minster Monuments
NEW FOR 2026 There are over 260 monuments within York Minster, comprising of Stand Alone, Tomb, Wall and Floor Slabs Presentations are being created for each of these monuments. Some […]
Explore John Speed’s Map of York
New for 2025 Published in 1610/11 Cartographer John Speed gives us an insight of how York was laid out at that time. This talk takes a look at John Speed’s […]
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York
New for 2024 The shortest street in York, with the longest name! – find out what it might mean We will look at this area from Roman through to Modern times Talk […]
St. Leonard’s Place, York
New for 2024 Although St. Leonard’s Place was not constructed until the 19th century, we firstly look at the history of the area, from Roman times through medieval to the […]
Butter Market, York
New for 2024 Find a little about the history of butter and discover the location of York’s Commercial Butter Market from 1662. We will also take a look at the Act […]
St. Helen’s Square, York
New for 2024 Discover the history of this famous square in York. From the gateway into the Roman fortress of Eboracum, a graveyard for the local church, residence of the […]
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 […]
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 […]