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19th July 2021
This year we were delighted to merge with Bishophill History Group. It’s a fascinating area inside the walls to the south of the city centre, but we decided to start by looking at the old shops which used to be in Bishophill, within living memory. Read more
16th June 2021
Our latest walk invites you to think about how World War 1 impacted on our area of York, South Bank. Read more
24th May 2021
Our latest guest blog post is from York Civic Trust, about their education packs, which include material relating to our area. Read more
19th July 2021
This year we were delighted to merge with Bishophill History Group. It’s a fascinating area inside the walls to the south of the city centre, but we decided to start by looking at the old shops which used to be in Bishophill, within living memory. Read more
16th June 2021
Our latest walk invites you to think about how World War 1 impacted on our area of York, South Bank. Read more
24th May 2021
Our latest guest blog post is from York Civic Trust, about their education packs, which include material relating to our area. Read more
Our research project is investigating poverty in Nunnery Lane in the mid 19th century. View project
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The crimes of Dr Gramshaw: downfall of a Yorkshire doctor Read more
This is a fascinating look at mobility over the last 100 years or so. In the Bishophill area we had steam cars from Cooke's, we had horse-drawn trams, and a multi-level horse repository by the river. Much scope for interesting local research. https://t.co/oSjSwXQYL7
Our new book about the old shops and pubs of Nunnery Lane and Clementhorpe is coming in the autumn - hooray. Other books still on sale at @pextonshardware @FJcookshop & Johnny's Cookshop @winnpost1 Post, York and the Trafalgar Bay, while stocks last. https://t.co/JxML6cyZhG
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