Clements Hall Local History Group

Our Blog

9th August 2025

Micklegate: centuries of history

Our latest book, this time about Micklegate, is out soon, and will be launched in October. Read more

14th July 2025

The Chocolate Works is archived!

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

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

New life on Bishy Road

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

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Our Next Event

Sep

The Varvill family: 19th century entrepreneurs Read more

Our publications

Our group has published five books covering our researches Read more

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

Upcoming Events

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