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Clements Hall Local History Group

Exploring the Scarcroft, Clementhorpe, South Bank and Bishophill areas of York

Clements Hall Local History Group

Exploring the Scarcroft, Clementhorpe, South Bank and Bishophill areas of York

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29th September 2024

Gulley grates and gutters

John Pearson writes about an intriguing subject under our feet locally. Read more  

23rd September 2024

Pauline Alden

We were very sorry to hear of the death of Pauline Alden in August. She was a valued member of our group and made a significant contribution to our activities. Read more  

14th September 2024

St Clement's Church, York celebrates its 150th anniversary

This year, 2024, marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of St Clement’s Church on Scarcroft Road. This church, and its newly appointed rector, George Marsham Argles made a big impact on our local area. Read more  

29th August 2024

Was there a Roman settlement at Middlethorpe?

There’s a follow up by Simon Batchelor to our recent blogpost on the Terry’s site, with some intriguing research. Read more  

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Our Next Event

Nov

22

South Parade, 200 years Read more  

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Our publications

Our group has published five books covering our researches Read more  

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Mapping York's scoria bricks

Have you ever wondered why we have all those silvery grey blue tiles in our back alleyways and gutters? Read more  

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Upcoming Events

Find out what events are coming up this year. Read more  

Our Blog

29th September 2024

Gulley grates and gutters

John Pearson writes about an intriguing subject under our feet locally. Read more  

23rd September 2024

Pauline Alden

We were very sorry to hear of the death of Pauline Alden in August. She was a valued member of our group and made a significant contribution to our activities. Read more  

14th September 2024

St Clement's Church, York celebrates its 150th anniversary

This year, 2024, marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of St Clement’s Church on Scarcroft Road. This church, and its newly appointed rector, George Marsham Argles made a big impact on our local area. Read more  

29th August 2024

Was there a Roman settlement at Middlethorpe?

There’s a follow up by Simon Batchelor to our recent blogpost on the Terry’s site, with some intriguing research. Read more  

View all blog posts  

Our Next Event

Nov

22

South Parade, 200 years Read more  

Making Ends Meet in Nunnery Lane

York Union Ledgers

Our research project has investigated poverty in Nunnery Lane in the mid 19th century. View project