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 […]

Newsletter – Issue 108: December 2021

In this Issue:  November  Roundup Snippet from York: The Story of its Walls, Bars and Castles – T P Cooper – The Plantagenets (Part 4) Article: ‘Word Cross’ First Published […]

Newsletter – Issue 106: October 2021

In this Issue:  September  Roundup Snippet from York: The Story of its Walls, Bars and Castles – T P Cooper – The Plantagenets (Part 2) Article: People Associated with York, […]

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, […]

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 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 […]