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This collection contains examples of some of the material held in York City Archives relating to World War Two, including pamphlets, printed lists and photographs. Other material relating to World War Two also exists elsewhere in the archive. The collection includes a number of items relating to the Baedeker Raid on York in April 1942.

Three copies.

Some of those in the photograph have been identified: R.W Wulsden (Sheriff) , William Thompson (Lord Mayor), Percy W. Mighton, C.T. Hutchinsen, Robert S. Olomen (future Lord Mayor), Tom C. Benfield (Town Clerk)

Includes general instructions and anti-gas training.

Two copies.

Four copies.

The location in the photograph is unknown, but is possibly St Mary's Abbey.

The report discusses the damage to school buildings following the Baedeker Raid.

The notes refer to the reopening of Poppleton Road and Shipton Street schools, and includes the signature of G. H. Gray, Secretary for Education

The reverse of the report contains typescript letters to parents whose sons had not returned books to the library in 1935.

The document is signed by F. Lincoln Ralphs

Printed by His Majesty's Stationery Office

Confidential written by Hutchinson and Benfield

Includes names, addresses and ages.

Contains copies of documents relating to York's experience during World War Two.

The concert was held at the Empire Theatre in York.

Typescript notes.

Eight copies.

Includes details of the preperations for heavy air attacks.

Includes details of feeding centres and British restaurants.

Mrs Martindale undertook 'secretarial work of a military nature' at the York Art School during the Second World War.

The photograph was taken in the Museum Gardens, York.

Also includes two documents attached to the back of the photograph about the British housing problem and how SHS is tackling it.

The Information Committee was administered by the Ministry of Information.

The reverse of the document includes a letter to Mr Murray about his son Robert not returning a library book in 1935.

Also includes details of houses damaged in the Flaxton Rural District Council area.

Includes additional notes on the subject.

The report relates to school buildings damaged in the Baedeker Blitz.

Two copies.

The lecture was given by Dr F Charlotte Naish and Dr Margaret Bamber.

The photograph was taken by the Yorkshire Evening Press.

Three copies.

Includes details relating to the evacuation of refugees to Haxby and Strensall.

Includes copies of original documents relating to York's experience in World War Two.

Primarily includes papers relating to air raid shelters.