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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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9th March 2026

An evening of local York

Two for the price of one! Susan Major will be joining up with John Shaw, YAYAS chairman, for an Evening of Local York at Waterstones, in Coney St on 25 March. Read more  

13th February 2026

The changing fortunes of Micklegate House

Our latest book, about Micklegate, features a number of outstanding buildings and their inevitable change of use over the years. The most impressive of these is Micklegate House, opposite Holy Trinity Church, with a very surprising turn. Read more  

25th January 2026

Local history event in Clementhorpe

Do you live in the Clementhorpe area of York? Have you ever wondered about the history of your house in the area? Read more  

10th January 2026

Blossom Street through Time

Our next talk is “Blossom Street through Time”, by Susan Major, on Friday 23 January at 7.45 pm in Clements Hall. Read more  

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Our Next Event

Mar

20

York Mystery Plays: the 75th anniversary of their revival Read more  

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Our publications

Our group has published six 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

9th March 2026

An evening of local York

Two for the price of one! Susan Major will be joining up with John Shaw, YAYAS chairman, for an Evening of Local York at Waterstones, in Coney St on 25 March. Read more  

13th February 2026

The changing fortunes of Micklegate House

Our latest book, about Micklegate, features a number of outstanding buildings and their inevitable change of use over the years. The most impressive of these is Micklegate House, opposite Holy Trinity Church, with a very surprising turn. Read more  

25th January 2026

Local history event in Clementhorpe

Do you live in the Clementhorpe area of York? Have you ever wondered about the history of your house in the area? Read more  

10th January 2026

Blossom Street through Time

Our next talk is “Blossom Street through Time”, by Susan Major, on Friday 23 January at 7.45 pm in Clements Hall. Read more  

View all blog posts  

Our Next Event

Mar

20

York Mystery Plays: the 75th anniversary of their revival 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