Valentine’s Day Traditions

The origins of this celebration can be traced back to the Roman period when a holiday was observed on the 14th February to honour Juno, the Queen of Roman gods […]

New Years’ Eve Traditions

Around the world we celebrate the end of the year with parties and fireworks leading up to the midnight countdown.  In London Big Ben chimes out, in New York the […]

Newsletter – Issue 30: June 2015

In this Issue: May Round Up Article: Father’s Day Traditions Snippets from Arthur’s Guide to York: Manufacturers HOSM Local History Society HOSM Community Archaeology Project In This Month Picture This: Knaresborough Town Hall Just […]

Newsletter – Issue 29: May 2015

In this Issue: April Round Up Article: May Day Traditions Lost Buildings of York: Sir Robert Watter’s Hospital HOSM Local History Society HOSM Community Archaeology Project In This Month Picture This: Bishopthorpe Palace […]

Newsletter – Issue 28: April 2015

In this Issue: March Round Up Article:  Easter Traditions Lost Buildings of York: Wilson’s Hospital HOSM Local History Society HOSM Community Archaeology Project In This Month Picture This: Lendal Bridge Just For […]

Newsletter – Issue 26: February 2015

In this Issue: January Round Up Article:  Valentine’s Day Traditions Lost Buildings of York: St. Crux HOSM Local History Society In This Month Picture This: Standard Bearer Just For Fun […]

Newsletter – Issue 25: January 2015

In this Issue: 2014 Round Up Article: New Years Eve/Day Traditions Lost Buildings of York: Thompson’s Hospital, Castlegate HOSM Local History Society Picture This: Lime Kilne Just For Fun  What’s Been in […]