Explore York Archive
@yorkarchive.bsky.social
Making over 850 years of the city of York's history accessible to all. Keep up to date with our latest projects and activities here.
Website: https://exploreyork.org.uk/archives/
Blog: http://citymakinghistory.org
Website: https://exploreyork.org.uk/archives/
Blog: http://citymakinghistory.org
Artist Emily Harvey:
"...the block is based on both heavy and precision engineering. I used tools like spanners and wrenches with nuts and bolts as a basis for the design.
I wanted to create the dynamic atmosphere of a big busy workshop and include lots of people doing a variety of skilled jobs. "
"...the block is based on both heavy and precision engineering. I used tools like spanners and wrenches with nuts and bolts as a basis for the design.
I wanted to create the dynamic atmosphere of a big busy workshop and include lots of people doing a variety of skilled jobs. "
December 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Artist Emily Harvey:
"...the block is based on both heavy and precision engineering. I used tools like spanners and wrenches with nuts and bolts as a basis for the design.
I wanted to create the dynamic atmosphere of a big busy workshop and include lots of people doing a variety of skilled jobs. "
"...the block is based on both heavy and precision engineering. I used tools like spanners and wrenches with nuts and bolts as a basis for the design.
I wanted to create the dynamic atmosphere of a big busy workshop and include lots of people doing a variety of skilled jobs. "
Today's #EYAWeek post is the final of four that have been written by students from @yorkstjohn.bsky.social working with our photographic collections.
December 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Today's #EYAWeek post is the final of four that have been written by students from @yorkstjohn.bsky.social working with our photographic collections.
It shows that despite class, the people of York would still come together at times of celebration.
The image allows for understanding of York as a community and allows us to look at the past, connecting to the theme of Your Archives, as we can see what historical events were like
The image allows for understanding of York as a community and allows us to look at the past, connecting to the theme of Your Archives, as we can see what historical events were like
December 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It shows that despite class, the people of York would still come together at times of celebration.
The image allows for understanding of York as a community and allows us to look at the past, connecting to the theme of Your Archives, as we can see what historical events were like
The image allows for understanding of York as a community and allows us to look at the past, connecting to the theme of Your Archives, as we can see what historical events were like
The photograph shows the Rose Window in the South Transept, with the fire being visible from behind the window on the roof of the Minster.
Today's #EYAWeek post is the third of four that have been written by students from @yorkstjohn.bsky.social working with our photographic collections
Today's #EYAWeek post is the third of four that have been written by students from @yorkstjohn.bsky.social working with our photographic collections
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The photograph shows the Rose Window in the South Transept, with the fire being visible from behind the window on the roof of the Minster.
Today's #EYAWeek post is the third of four that have been written by students from @yorkstjohn.bsky.social working with our photographic collections
Today's #EYAWeek post is the third of four that have been written by students from @yorkstjohn.bsky.social working with our photographic collections
Many of the records that will be on display have provided the inspiration for the artists working on our Creative Cafes and History Misbehaves projects, as part of our ongoing NPO events offer.
#Archives #York #exploreyourarchive #exploretogether
#Archives #York #exploreyourarchive #exploretogether
December 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Many of the records that will be on display have provided the inspiration for the artists working on our Creative Cafes and History Misbehaves projects, as part of our ongoing NPO events offer.
#Archives #York #exploreyourarchive #exploretogether
#Archives #York #exploreyourarchive #exploretogether
JW Knowles and Sons [c1861-1953] were a family firm of glass painters, restorers and church decorators based in Stonegate, York. Their house on Stonegate is currently occupied by the Wyse clothes store and still retains some of their original glass work inside it.
#supportexplore #york #archives
#supportexplore #york #archives
December 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
JW Knowles and Sons [c1861-1953] were a family firm of glass painters, restorers and church decorators based in Stonegate, York. Their house on Stonegate is currently occupied by the Wyse clothes store and still retains some of their original glass work inside it.
#supportexplore #york #archives
#supportexplore #york #archives
Our collection of Goodricke and Pigott papers underwent some changes as part of our Setting the Record Straigh project last year.
You can find out more about the changes on our blog here:
You can find out more about the changes on our blog here:
Setting the Record Straight: Making the stars a bit more accessible.
In April we began work on our pilot project ‘Setting the Record Straight’, the aim of this project is to enhance our online catalogue and improve the preservation of items in our collections. For o…
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December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Our collection of Goodricke and Pigott papers underwent some changes as part of our Setting the Record Straigh project last year.
You can find out more about the changes on our blog here:
You can find out more about the changes on our blog here:
The animals that make up the constellations depicted in the observations and our panorama are a little fox (Vulpecula), a swan (Cygnus), and an eagle (Aquila). We may be cheating a little bit as these animals are not pets, but they are lovely none the less!
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The animals that make up the constellations depicted in the observations and our panorama are a little fox (Vulpecula), a swan (Cygnus), and an eagle (Aquila). We may be cheating a little bit as these animals are not pets, but they are lovely none the less!
The building is protected under the Ancient Monuments Act. (ref: PHO/3/7714)
#EYAMedieval #archives #york #exploreyourarchive
Today's #EYAWeek post is the second of four that have been written and researched by students from @yorkstjohn.bsky.social , working with our photographic collections:
#EYAMedieval #archives #york #exploreyourarchive
Today's #EYAWeek post is the second of four that have been written and researched by students from @yorkstjohn.bsky.social , working with our photographic collections:
December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The building is protected under the Ancient Monuments Act. (ref: PHO/3/7714)
#EYAMedieval #archives #york #exploreyourarchive
Today's #EYAWeek post is the second of four that have been written and researched by students from @yorkstjohn.bsky.social , working with our photographic collections:
#EYAMedieval #archives #york #exploreyourarchive
Today's #EYAWeek post is the second of four that have been written and researched by students from @yorkstjohn.bsky.social , working with our photographic collections: