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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
The A1079: York to Pocklington
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 […]
Bottles
An opportunity to find out about some of the glass bottles which have been found during archaeological excavations in East Yorkshire and how they help to date the pits etc […]
Petuaria to Brough
This talk takes on the journey of the History of Brough. From the Romans building a fort on the north side of the River Humber in East Yorkshire, which they knew as […]
Clifford’s Tower
This talk takes you through the historical journey of this area in York, from the Roman cemetery, the building of the mound and first wooden tower by the Normans, through […]