York on film, 1930s

Glimpses of York – 1930s … barely any traffic, cyclists with acres of space on virtually empty roads. See the shot of the chap on the bike approaching Walmgate Bar, about 25 seconds in …

Also a nice film of scouts on the River Ouse, in the same decade.

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York on film: 1944

A quick tour of the famous historic bits — and a busy Coney Street — all described by one of those lovely posh voiceovers of the time.

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1942 ‘Baedeker’ raid

I’ve updated and I hope enhanced the pages on this site relating to the air raid on 29 April 1942. The civilian casualties list has had a lot of visitors in recent days, following an article in The Press about the ‘Baedeker’ raid. I’ve added a page with a simplified, … More …

Tanner’s Moat photo, undated …

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I’d forgotten I had this photo, originally scanned years back, and just rediscovered on my computer.

It’s small, very pale, and faded, but recognisable as a view of Tanner’s Moat (click to enlarge the view) … More …

Capaldi’s Snack Bar, 1950s

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Tower Street, where Capaldi’s had a snack bar, next to the shop selling Frigidaire products, and where, in those days, it was possible to park right in front of your premises to load … More …