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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Flowers of York offers a fascinating insight into the city's historic flora and reflects the family's enduring interest in recording and understanding the natural environment. Through works such as this, we can explore how York's landscapes and plant life were observed and documented in the past.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Strickland (1752-1834), the 6th Baronet of Boynton, was a notable naturalist whose interests spanned botany, agriculture, and the natural world.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

For this week's environmental awareness post, we're highlighting STK/4/1; a volume documenting the 'Flowers of York' from the Strickland Collection, compiled by Sir William Strickland.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Next week the reading room will be closed as part of our Setting the Record Straight project. To find out more about setting the record straight and upcoming closure dates take a look at the dedicated page on our website below. exploreyork.org.uk/archives/setting…

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Tilly was part of a group working with some of our photographic collections here at York Explore Archive. This blog forms the first part of a three-part series, so keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks!

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Check out our latest blogpost: 'Carved in Time: A Visual Study of York Minster’s Outer Gothic Detail', written by Tilly, one of our wonderful placement students from York St John University.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Titled 'A Collection of Birds and Riddles by Miss Polly and Master Tommy' [CBK/1/46], this chapbook combines learning and amusement through observations of the natural world.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Our first example comes from the 18th century Chapbook collection (CBK). Printed by J. Kendrew, these small booklets were produced for children's entertainment and education.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Today marks the first Monday of York Environment Festival! As part of our efforts to raise awareness of local sustainability initiatives, this weekly series explores the ways in which the natural environment has been represented and celebrated within our archive collections.

Woodcut of a hawk perched on a branch over its prey, above a short poem titled "The HAWK."

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

From handwritten letters describing meals served aboard a ship bound for Rotterdam in 1861 [AFL/6], to 18th-century account books recording invoices for puddings and "Minch'd Pies" [MFP/1/1/5], York Explore offers a glimpse into food culture and the role it played in York life across the centuries.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

With York Food Festival taking over the city, we're showcasing some of the fascinating ways local cuisine, and the historic methods used to prepare it, are reflected in our archives.

Aged handwritten recipe page in dark cursive ink with ingredients and a "Minc'd Pyes" heading.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Closing Monday, 9 August at 9am 🚨 We're hiring for 2 Archive roles: 📜 Explore Centre Team Leader (Permanent, full-time) 📜 Project Archivist (12-month, full-time) Details and application link in comments 👇 #archives #jobs

Row of leather-bound council minute books on a shelf, worn spines and white cloth ties.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We're Hiring! 2 Archives Positions: - Project Archivist: Fixed-term, 12 months, full-time. - Explore Centre Team Leader – Archives: Permanent, full-time. Apply by 9am, 10th August. More info and application link in comments. #archives #jobs

Explore Libraries and Archives. We're Hiring! 2x Archives posts. exploreyork.org.uk/jobs

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Very excited that the latest issue of Heritage Hunters has arrived with us! This issue covers the history of Clifton, so do pop in and grab a copy if you're interested. 📖 We also have reference copies of previous issues.

Stack of Heritage Hunters Clifton magazines

Display of old Heritage Hunters copies (The Groves, Acomb and Westfield, York Museum Gardens, and Clifton)

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🚨Closing on Monday 22nd at 9am 🚨 We are recruiting for 2x Archivist posts: Archivist (Access and Engagement) - fixed-term until March 2028. Project Archivist (Setting the Record Straight) - fixed-term, 12 months. To find out more and apply take a look at our website⬇️. #archives #jobs

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Every Monday at York Explore you can come along to the Family History Room where you will be able to receive free expert advice from members of the York Family History Society. Sessions are drop in – no need to book!

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Always wanted to discover your family history but didn’t know where to start? Having challenges with your research and need further advice? Want to share your discoveries and meet others interested in family history?

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

You can drop in and visit the @yorkfhs.bsky.social are here at Explore York Libraries and Archives today. The society are with us every Monday 10am to 4pm in the Family History Room, first floor York Explore Library and Archive #familyhistory #york #archives

Two vertical banners and a small table promoting City of York & District Family History Society.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

These children are standing by a horse and cart in Garden Place in Hungate, Leetham's flour mill can be seen in the background(c.1895).

Group of children and a horse-drawn cart on a narrow terraced street with factory silos and an overhead gantry.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

We are recruiting for 2x Archivist posts: Archivist (Access and Engagement) - fixed-term until March 2028. Project Archivist (Setting the Record Straight) - fixed-term, 12 months. Find out more about the roles and apply on our website here: exploreyork.org.uk/jobs #archives #jobs

Long ornate historical manuscript unrolled on archive shelf, decorative crest visible; archivist in red blurred behind.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We are looking forward to this tomorrow! Come along to see these interesting records and chat to our friendly archives team. #archives #localhistorymonth #exploreyourarchvie

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Pop along to Poppleton if you are interested in local history or to find out more about York’s historic archive collections, how to access them and how we are preserving them for generations to come. 📜🔍 #localandcommunityhistorymonth

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

A reminder that we will be on the road again to celebrate local and community history month, this time at Poppleton Library with manorial court records from the 18th C. #exploreyourarchive #archives #york #localhistory #poppleton

Aged handwritten legal parchment headed 'Manor of Poppleton' in large calligraphy, filled with flowing cursive court-record text.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Aerial view, from near St George's Field, c.1910. The image shows the prison complex with the castle walls still complete. The castle wall was built in 1822 and demolished in 1935. The public baths in St George's Field (to the bottom right) were built in 1880-81 and demolished in 1972. #archives

Aerial sepia view of York showing the River Ouse, multiple bridges and York Minster cathedral in the distance.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We are delighted to have had our status as a fully accredited archive service renewed for 6 years 😁🥳

A large red building with the words "Library" and "Archive" written either side of the entrance way is to the centre of the image. On the left is the ruin of a medieval church facade.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came along to Bishopthorpe last week!😄 We will be on the road again to celebrate local and community history month, this time at Poppleton Library with manorial court records from the 18th C. #exploreyourarchive #archives #york #localhistory #poppleton

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

That would make our office a tad cosy!

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🚨We are hiring🚨 We are recruiting for 2x Archivist posts: Archivist (Access and Engagement) - fixed-term until March 2028. Project Archivist (Setting the Record Straight) - fixed-term, 12 months. To find out more about the roles and apply take a look at our website⬇️. #archives #jobs

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Here are our opening hours for bank holiday Monday 25 May ☕Rowntree Park cafe open as normal. 📚Libraries, archives and other cafes closed. ⚽Community Stadium library open for self-service borrow and return. Tuesday 26 May: All sites open as normal.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

A suggestion for a Mural in City of York Civic Restaurant , (15 March 1946)

A watercolour of a cottage garden and distant sea, with a woman in a blue period dress at right.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Come along and see us at Bishopthorpe Library. A member of our archive team will be here until 4:30pm. #archives #localhistorymonth

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Come along if you are interested in local history or to find out more about York’s historic archive collections, how to access them and how we are preserving them for generations to come.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Our first pop-up exhibition to celebrate Local and Community History month is coming up! We will be at Bishopthorpe Library on Thursday 14 of May with records relating to the administration of the Poor Law in Bishopthorpe in the 19th C. #archives #localhistory #york #exploreyourarchive

Aged paper with flowing brown-ink cursive handwriting; visible words include 'Bishopthorpe' and 'October'.

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Table with brochures and booklets for City of York & District Family History Society beside a tall blue banner

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

A Public health information poster from the early 20th century. #archives #york

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