Welcome to our website!

This is where you will find many aspects of Bishopthorpe history.  Articles written by our members cover wide ranging topics such as Guy Fawkes's association with the village, black history or the allotments.  You can find these in the 'Articles' section of the site.

More about the Group can be found on the 'About the Group' tab while clicking on the 'Programme' tab reveals the events and talks we are hosting this year.

Discover information on the wealth of documents and photographs held in the Bishopthorpe Community Archive at the Village Hall by clicking on the 'Archive Listings' tab.

We also enjoy hearing from you.  If you have photographs or information about the village - please get in touch here.

Recent Entries

Bishopthorpe Community Archive Opens Its Doors
In 2009, when the Village Hall was refurbished, the Hall Committee generously gave  Bishopthorpe Local History Group the use of…
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From Bishopthorpe to America - The Brass Band Man
Last March, I put up a piece about the Bishopthorpe Brass Band which was formed in the 19th century by…
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Bishopthorpe and the Big City Read 2011
York's Big City Read is an annual event organised by Explore York (York Library).  A programme of events is held…
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