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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 5d

You can find beauty and art in the most functional of records in archive collections. That is what our recent student placement group from the University of York found out.

They produced two videos, the first of which covers a brief history of paper marbling.

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 1d

You can browse digitised glass plate negatives that are part of the Knowles collection on our York Images website linked below.

images.exploreyork.org.uk

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 1d

We are sharing some of the #monsters in our Knowles collection. The collection contains lots of early illustrations, templates, and research notes of existing artworks and designs in churches in York, England, and parts of Europe.

#EYAMonsters #EYA #archives

Two medieval-style illustrations of a person figting mythical monsters. Text above describes designs on glass at York, text below describes the wool embroidary that these images are from.

Pencil sketches of a heraldic eagle, a shield, a fish and a dragon-like creatures on aged paper.

Two images of creatures from St. Martin's Church in Spurriergate, York; left: a horned demonic creature, right: a lion-like creature.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 5d

However, as the group found, these documents can have beautiful and vibrant marbling adorning them, they became interested in the history and process of marbling.

We will be sharing the second video next week👀

#exploreyourarchive #archives #archivesandart

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 5d

They were inspired by a draft parochial ledger that is part of our Poor Law Union and Workhouse records.

Parochial ledgers are summary accounts of receipts and expenditure for individual parishes within the York Poor Law Union, so not necessarily the most eye-catching of entries on our catalogue.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 5d

You can find beauty and art in the most functional of records in archive collections. That is what our recent student placement group from the University of York found out.

They produced two videos, the first of which covers a brief history of paper marbling.

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

tinyurl.com

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 8d

We hold a variety of sport collections here at Explore York Archives including :

⚽Records of York City Football Club

🏏York Charity Cricket Cups

👟Railways Athletics Association

And many more!

You can find these by searching on our archives catalogue.

https://shorturl.at/nc9hS

#sportarchives

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 8d

Today is National Sporting Heritage day! 🚴

To celebrate we are sharing a few photographs from our collection of the Clifton Cycling Club. The club was founded in 1895 at the Old Grey Mare on Clifton Green and are still going strong today

#NSHD2025 #archives #exploreyourarchive #sport #cycling

A vintage photograph of a tandem bicycle labeled "White Wings II, the fastest tandem in York" on an old scrapbook album page.

Clifton Cycling Club group photo from 1906, York. Men and women in formal attire with bicycles, trophies in front, posed outdoors.

Cover of "The Cliftonite," The magazine of Clifton Cycling Club, Autumn 1985 issue. Features an ad for H. Watson & Son (York) Ltd.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 9d

New blog alert!
One of our wonderful placement students from @yorkstjohn.bsky.social , Kate Hastings, looks at some of the postcards in our collections and the power of the stories that they tell.

https://shorturl.at/79MX5

#archives #exploreyourarchive #york #postcards

Souvenir snaps and personal stories: The power of a postcard.

This blogpost was written by Kate Hastings, one of our wonderful placement students from York St John University. Kate was part of a group working with some of our photographic collections here at …

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 12d

📆Saturday 27th 9am-5:00pm
📆Sunday 28th 11am-4pm.

We will also be selling historic and geological OS Maps covering parts of Yorkshire and further afield. 🗺️🌍

You can also visit our shop where we have even more maps, as well as local history books available to buy. 📖

#exploreyourarchive

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 12d

York Unlocked begins tomorrow!

Visit us and take part in our self-guided tour and learn about the history of our amazing library and archive building. You will find out about its architectural quirks, explore rooms not often open to the public, and see how the building has changed.

#yorkunlocked

A library interior with a brochure stand for York Unlocked self-guided tours, featuring details about tour dates and times. Bookshelves and seating are visible in the background.

A display area with framed maps, books on a wooden table, and posters on the wall. Rolls of paper are in buckets on the floor.

A wooden table displays various books about York, with covers featuring historic buildings and landmarks.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 15d

Gatehouse for the prison prior to its demolition in 1935.

In 1900 the male prison was made available to the War office for use as a military prison, it closed in 1929 and ceased to be a prison in 1932.

The sign on the right-hand tower indicates that materials from the demolition can be purchased.

Historic stone castle entrance with arched doorway. A street sign reads "Drive Slowly" and a sign on the castle entrance "Timber, Flags, Stock & Stone" on the walls.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 16d

Whether you love storytelling, acting, writing or just want to try something new – we’d love to have you!

📧 Book your free place: [email protected]
📞 Or call: 01904 552662
👋 Or pop into Clifton Explore Library

#HistoryMisbehaves #ExploreTogether #YorkCulture #CreativeClifton #LetsCreate

Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 16d

📅 Starts: Monday 6th October, 5.30–7.00pm
📍 Clifton Explore Library
🎙️ Led by Digital Drama’s Kate Valentine & playwright Paul Birch from Riding Lights Theatre Company

History Misbehaves: Clifton Stories - Explore York

Explore York invites Acomb residents to join a fun community radio project! Work with professional storytellers to create a light-hearted show inspired by Acomb’s history. No experience needed. Join us at Acomb Explore Library and be part of something special! #HistoryMisbehaves #AcombStories #CommunityRadio #LetsCreate, #ExploreTogether #AcombLibrary

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 16d

Just 2 weeks to go until History Misbehaves kicks off – and there’s still time to join us!

If you’ve ever wanted to explore Clifton’s history in a fun, imaginative way, this is your chance. We’re creating an original audio drama with help from local residents – no experience needed.

"Call out for volunteers in Clifton, York for an audio drama at Clifton Explore Library. Interested in history? Join us!"

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 17d

📆Saturday 27th 9am-5pm
📆Sunday 28th 11am-4pm.

We will also be selling some OS Maps covering parts of Yorkshire and further afield.

You can also pick up a copy of the York Unlocked programme in our libraries now!

#exploreyourarchive #york #archives #yorkunlocked

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 17d

One week until York Unlocked kicks off!

Come along and take part in our self-guided tour and learn about the history of our amazing library and archive building. You will find out about its architectural quirks, explore rooms not often open to the public, and see how the building has changed.

A person holds a York Unlocked Festival brochure featuring a half-timbered building. A historical room with wood paneling is in the background.

A vintage library interior with tall bookshelves, large windows, and a central skylight, creating a well-lit, spacious reading area.

A vintage grand foyer with a checkered floor, ornate ceiling with circular skylight, arched doorways, and a wooden desk at the center.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 19d

Come along and see some of the amazing artworks on display in our cafe.🎨

Created as part of a project with Dandelion Arts and inspired in part by our Knowles Collection. The amazing participants were even able to bring some new life to some our old archive boxes.

#archivesandart #archives #york

A box divided into six sections, each depicting a miniature woodland scene with mushrooms, a birdhouse, flowers, and a small animal.

Art-filled room with a large window displaying colorful paper cutouts. Walls adorned with vibrant art pieces. A gray sofa sits below the window.

Colorful mermaid diorama in a decorated box featuring a water-themed background and crumpled paper resembling rocks.

Decorative memorial box on a windowsill, adorned with flowers, butterflies, and a blue rose. Text includes "DAD" and dates.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 20d

You can find out more about the project on our website.

Setting the Record Straight - Explore York

The Setting the Record Straight project will improve access to Explore York's archive collections and ensure their long-term preservation.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 20d

A busy day in the reading room as work is underway to repackage our collection of Chamberlains' rolls as part of our Setting the Record Straight project.

The project aims to improve access to our collections, enhance information about our collections and conduct preventative conservation.

A room with tables lined with open archival boxes containing rolled documents, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books and ledgers.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 21d

And - most importantly - we're looking forward and asking you to help us shape what happens next.

#ExploreYork - let's keep the story going.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 21d

📢Our Annual Review of 2024-25 is now available to read online.

We're celebrating our achievements over the last year and thanking everyone who made it possible. 👏

It marks our 10th anniversary as an independent mutual. 🎉

https://exploreyork.org.uk/annual-review/

#archives #libraries

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Ballet dancer in red dress performs in a library. Text reads: "Explore Libraries and Archives: Ten Years Together, Annual Review 2024-25."

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 22d

📆Saturday 27th 9am-5pm
📆Sunday 28th 11am-4pm.

You can also pick up a copy of the York Unlocked programme in our libraries.

#exploreyourarchive #york #archivesunlocked #yorkunlocked

Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 22d

It is York Unlocked next weekend, and we are taking part!

Come along and take part in our self-guided tour and learn about the history of our amazing library and archive building. You will find out about its architectural quirks and explore rooms not often open to the public!

Person holds a York Unlocked Festival brochure in front of the historic building labeled "Library" and "Archive".

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 28d

A boy scout helps to hold back the crowds on the corner of St Helen’s Square and Coney Street during the future King Edward VIII’s visit to York. May 1923

#york #archives

A group of women, linked arm in arm, and police officers create a barrier for the management of the crowd. A boy in scout uniform stands in front gesturing the crowd backwards.

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