26th September 2024

Our next talk is on Friday 22 November 2024, at 7.45pm in Clements Hall.

Please note our doors will be open at 7.30 pm.

South Parade, 200 years

An illustrated talk by Peter Thompson

Perhaps the earliest picture of South Parade (just). The street sign ‘South Par’ can be seen on the right. The Bar Convent and its extension built to the design of G.T. Andrews in 1844-45 are clearly visible, putting an earliest possible date on this image.

The foundation stone of South Parade, ‘in the suburbs of York’ was laid in November 1823. A venture by a group of private subscribers, the York Commercial Building Company, this parade of 20 houses was completed in 1828. Peter Thompson, who is one of our members, will follow the history of the street and some of the characters who have lived there.

You can become a member of the History Group for £5 for 2024, which gives you reduced entry (£1) to talks. Non-members are also welcome, at a cost of £3 on the door. 

Please note in 2024 we are offering online only membership for £5. This type of membership entitles the member to view recordings of the talks at home on a computer or tablet. The online member would receive the link automatically as soon as the recording is made, usually a week or so after the live talk. We record all the talks that we are allowed to by the speakers. Very occasionally a speaker does not wish to be recorded. (All five talks in 2023 were recorded.) 

There are a small number of free parking spaces near Clements Hall. It is also easily accessible by buses stopping in Blossom Street (walk along Moss Street opposite the Everyman Cinema). 

If you have any queries please leave a message at Clements Hall on 01904 466086 or email clemhallmembership@gmail.com