About the Group

Our aim is to research, record and preserve the history of Bishopthorpe and, where possible, publish the results.

The Group was formed in 1998 as a result of the many activities occurring in the village prompted by the Millennium.  We produced a successful book - Bishopthorpe, Reaping the Past - and we haven't looked back since. 

We have always been a working group carrying out research, recording interviews with older residents, transcribing documents and collecting and caring for a local archive.  For our latest project, we have produced a give-away History Trail.

We meet to discuss our projects about every 6 weeks at Vernon House, Maple Avenue, Bishopthorpe. 

In May 2008, we held our first Open Meeting with a guest speaker.  We hope that this will be the first of many such meetings.  Membership is open to anyone who shares an interest in the history of the village.  The annual membership fee is £7.50. 

Forthcoming meetings 

Thursday:

17 July, 28 August, 9 October, 20 November, 15 January 2009 (AGM)

 

 

Recent Entries

A History Trail for the Village
Helen Fountain sets out on the Bishopthorpe History Trail. Did you know that Bishopthorpe once had a village green…
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New design launched using Movable Type
Our web site is sporting a new look and feel thanks to the financial support of the Bishopthorpe Ward…
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The Archbishop's Fall from Grace
On June 7th, 1842, an occurrence befell the aristocratic Archbishop of York, Dr. Edward Harcourt, which may have caused harm…
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