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York Unlocked begins tomorrow!Visit us and take part in our self-guided tour and learn about the history of our amazing ...
26/09/2025

York Unlocked begins tomorrow!

Visit us and take part in our self-guided tour and learn about the history of our amazing library and archive building. You will find out about its architectural quirks, explore rooms not often open to the public, and see how the building has changed.

📆Saturday 27th 9am-5:00pm
📆Sunday 28th 11am-4pm.

We will also be selling historic and geological OS Maps covering parts of Yorkshire and further afield. 🗺️🌍

You can also visit our shop where we have even more maps, as well as local history books available to buy. 📖

Happy Birthday to our team at Clifton Library. It has been one year already!🎂
24/09/2025

Happy Birthday to our team at Clifton Library. It has been one year already!🎂

It's our first birthday! We opened on the 23rd September 2024 and in our first year you have borrowed 56365 books from us.
If you have not visited us yet, pop in to browse our book shelves - you never know what you might find.

Gatehouse for the prison prior to its demolition in 1935.In 1900 the male prison was made available to the War office fo...
23/09/2025

Gatehouse for the prison prior to its demolition in 1935.

In 1900 the male prison was made available to the War office for use as a military prison, it closed in 1929 and ceased to be a prison in 1932.

The sign on the right-hand tower indicates that materials from the demolition can be purchased.

There is still time to sign up and get involved with this amazing project inspired by our collections about Clifton to c...
22/09/2025

There is still time to sign up and get involved with this amazing project inspired by our collections about Clifton to create an audio production.

Just 2 weeks to go until History Misbehaves kicks off – and there’s still time to join us!

If you’ve ever wanted to explore Clifton’s history in a fun, imaginative way, this is your chance. We’re creating an original audio drama with help from local residents – no experience needed.

📅 Starts: Monday 6th October, 5.30–7.00pm
📍 Clifton Explore Library
🎙️ Led by Digital Drama’s Kate Valentine & playwright Paul Birch from Riding Lights Theatre Company

Whether you love storytelling, acting, writing or just want to try something new – we’d love to have you!

📧 Book your free place: [email protected]
📞 Or call: 01904 552662
👋 Or pop into Clifton Explore Library

One week until  York Unlocked  kicks off!Come along and take part in our self-guided tour and learn about the history of...
21/09/2025

One week until York Unlocked kicks off!

Come along and take part in our self-guided tour and learn about the history of our amazing library and archive building. You will find out about its architectural quirks, explore rooms not often open to the public, and see how the building has changed.

📆Saturday 27th 9am-5:00pm
📆Sunday 28th 11am-4pm.

We will also be selling some historic and geological OS Maps covering parts of Yorkshire and further afield.

You can also pick up a copy of the York Unlocked programme in our libraries now!

Come along and see some of the amazing artworks on display in our cafe at York Explore Library and Archive .🎨Created as ...
19/09/2025

Come along and see some of the amazing artworks on display in our cafe at York Explore Library and Archive .🎨

Created as part of a project with dandelion arts and inspired in part by our Knowles Collection. The amazing participants were even able to bring some new life to some our old archive boxes.

A busy day in the reading room as work is underway to repackage our collection of Chamberlains' rolls as part of our Set...
18/09/2025

A busy day in the reading room as work is underway to repackage our collection of Chamberlains' rolls as part of our Setting the Record Straight project.

The project aims to improve access to our collections, enhance information about our collections and conduct preventative conservation.

📢Our   of 2024-25 is now available to read online.🍾We're celebrating our achievements over the last year and thanking ev...
17/09/2025

📢Our of 2024-25 is now available to read online.

🍾We're celebrating our achievements over the last year and thanking everyone who made it possible. 👏

🎉 Marking our 10th anniversary as an independent mutual.

And - most importantly - we're looking forward and asking you to help us shape what happens next.

- let's keep the story going.

⤵️Read our Annual Review - Link in the comments below.

It is York Unlocked next weekend, and we are taking part!Come along and take part in our self-guided tour and learn abou...
16/09/2025

It is York Unlocked next weekend, and we are taking part!

Come along and take part in our self-guided tour and learn about the history of our amazing library and archive building. You will find out about its architectural quirks and explore rooms not often open to the public!

📆Saturday 27th 9am-5:00pm
& Sunday 28th 11am-4pm.

You can pick up a copy of the York Unlocked programme in our libraries.

15/09/2025

Looking for a welcoming space to get creative and connect with others? 🎨☕

Our Creative Café is a relaxed, friendly environment where you can explore art, enjoy tea & cake, and meet like-minded people. Led by artists Izzy Williamson and Gracie Richmond, you'll create artwork inspired by Clifton’s local history and Explore York Archive 📚✨

No experience needed and all materials provided.

📅 Wednesdays | 10.30am–12.30pm | Starting 22nd October
📍 Clifton Explore
📩 Sign up: [email protected] | In person at Clifton Explore | 01904 552662
🔗 For more info follow the link in the comments below

Arts Council England

A boy scout helps to hold back the crowds on the corner of St Helen’s Square and Coney Street during the future King Edw...
10/09/2025

A boy scout helps to hold back the crowds on the corner of St Helen’s Square and Coney Street during the future King Edward VIII’s visit to York. May 1923

Address

Library Square, Museum St
York
YO17DS

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

Website

https://citymakinghistory.org/

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