Founded in 2013, the group explores the local history of the neighbourhood, responding to the interests of their members and the community. The model shows the old shops at 47 and 48 Hampden Street. (2/4)

- Photograph of a shop on the corner of Lower Priory Street and Dewsbury Terrace, showing the tower of the Presbyterian Chapel in the background. (4/4)

Calling all map lovers - we've thousands #MoreMaps for you! Just added to our Maps Images Website, National Grid mapping for England and Wales at 1:1,250/1:2,500 scales (Scottish sheets were already online) for 1940s to 1970s. maps.nls.uk/additions/#163 #HistoricMaps

We did a recent walkabout in #Bishophill with #BBCRadioYork reporter Jim Addyman, to show him some hidden histories, including #RedRhinoRecords clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/hidden-hi…

There's still time to see this amazing exhibition featuring a model of two old shops on the corner of Hampden Street, kindly loaned to us by ClementsHallHistoryG. Here is a photograph of Stephen Coates who built the model. The exhibition will be up until the end of June.

Our new blogpost features our latest research into changes at the Terry's site in South Bank in York over the last eight years. It also covers the agricultural and industrial history of the site. shorturl.at/rRwjW Bishy Road BALH York Family History

Please share this amazing opportunity widely! 3 funded MA studentships in Black British Local History for the coming academic year based at Centre for Regional and Local History (HyPIR at Leicester University of Leicester College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities) in partnership with BCA More info: le.ac.uk/english-local-…

Our latest blog post by Simon Batchelor outlines the evidence for the possibility of a Roman road and settlement in the area of the Terry's site in York, around Middlethorpe. See clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/was-there…

I've been writing up my researches into scoria bricks in our back alleys in York. These feature in NE England, made from recycled ironworks slag. But why are there so many back alleys in the north but not in terraced streets in London and the south? Does anyone know?

Interested in old photos of York? On Fri 20 Sept, John Shaw (YAYAS) will be talking at Clements Hall on Images of York: the Evelyn and Hanstock Collection, with new material from the Hugh and Jill Murray collection. Details at clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/our-events/ima… BALH

Family Tree Maker Conference hosted by @Yorkfhs Wednesday 18th September at Acomb Church Parish Hall 10am - 12 noon for all your tips on getting the most from your software. Hurry and sign up - limited seats left! ⁦Family History Federation⁩ ⁦⁦ClementsHallHistoryG⁩ ⁦BALH

Our latest blogpost celebrates the 150th anniversary of St Clement's Church in Scarcroft Road, York, and the impact of Canon George Marsham Argles on the local community, see clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/st-clemen… BALH

Our latest blogpost looks at Victorian ironwork under our feet, in #Bishophill in #York, with details of local foundries and their products. clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/gully-gra… BALH

Don't miss free access to a different set of records every weekend for the next four weekends on Findmypast! This weekend, it's First World War records, the 1911 census and birth, marriage and death records #NoStoryLeftBehind whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/findmypas…

We've started work on our next #localhistory book, this time about #Micklegate in York. BALH Details at clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/micklegat…

The Rowntree Society are holding a free event at Clements Hall on 5 November - details here

"The buildings on Micklegate started in the 12th, 13th century!" The Clements Hall Local History Group are collecting photos and memories as well as investigating the background of each building on Micklegate to share the streets history.

Just a heads-up to say that our award-winning local history books about #York make excellent presents. They feature lots of old pictures, facts and memories, and are reasonably priced. Stockists at clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/our-shopping-h… BALH

Our next talk, on Friday 22 November, features Peter Thompson, talking about the history of his street in York, South Parade, built 200 years ago. Details here clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/our-events/sou…