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14th July 2025
Two of our members have researched the evolution of the Chocolate Works site on Bishopthorpe Road in York. Read more
29th June 2025
Helen Snelson, who sadly passed away last year, was a former trustee of our group and an outstanding history teacher. Read more
18th June 2025
We’re pleased to welcome some new traders on Bishy Road, both of which carry on a strong tradition of female shopkeepers locally. Read more
30th May 2025
We were sad to hear of the recent death of one of our loyal supporters, John Bibby. Read more
Sep
26
The Varvill family: 19th century entrepreneurs Read more
14th July 2025
Two of our members have researched the evolution of the Chocolate Works site on Bishopthorpe Road in York. Read more
29th June 2025
Helen Snelson, who sadly passed away last year, was a former trustee of our group and an outstanding history teacher. Read more
18th June 2025
We’re pleased to welcome some new traders on Bishy Road, both of which carry on a strong tradition of female shopkeepers locally. Read more
30th May 2025
We were sad to hear of the recent death of one of our loyal supporters, John Bibby. Read more
Sep
26
The Varvill family: 19th century entrepreneurs Read more
Our research project has investigated poverty in Nunnery Lane in the mid 19th century. View project
