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"The history of York is the history of England"
"The history of York is the history of England"
King George VI
King George VI
The City of York wears its past on its sleeve. Yet there is still so much to learn about the way York was shaped by its people and events in the past, about how York people responded to the events and changes of their times, and about how the past has shaped the present. We cannot go back to the past, but we can ask questions of the past which are full of curiosity, honesty and integrity. The past was complex, as the present is complex. and we can weigh the evidence to try to understand more fully what happened, and why, and what it means for every one of us who call York home today.
York has been inspiring writers for many years. Here's a book by Candace Robb and an article where she reveals some of her sources.
Borthwick Institute
Borthwick Institute
The Borthwick Institute for Archives is one of the largest outside London and you can visit it at the University of York.
York Stories
York Stories
A website run by a local person for the last 15 years - both a source and interpretations
Local History Groups
Local History Groups
Websearch for the local group for your part of town: example for Bishy Road area
Raids Over York
Raids Over York
Raids Over York commemorates the 80th anniversaries of the 10 air raids over York during the Second World War (1939-45).
York & 1918 the flu pandemic
York & 1918 the flu pandemic
Series of blogposts about how York's people experienced the 1918 flue pandemic from the Rowntree Society.
GCSE Public Health
GCSE Public Health
Activities for GCSE students using local archival source material
South Bank local walking tours
South Bank local walking tours
Clements Hall Local History Group have a developing collection of online walking tours - listen via your phone.
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