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.
York Public LibrarySome 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)
York Public LibraryIncludes general instructions and anti-gas training.
York Public LibraryThe location in the photograph is unknown, but is possibly St Mary's Abbey.
York Public LibraryThe report discusses the damage to school buildings following the Baedeker Raid.
York Public LibraryThe notes refer to the reopening of Poppleton Road and Shipton Street schools, and includes the signature of G. H. Gray, Secretary for Education
York Public LibraryThe reverse of the report contains typescript letters to parents whose sons had not returned books to the library in 1935.
York Public LibraryThe document is signed by F. Lincoln Ralphs
York Public LibraryPrinted by His Majesty's Stationery Office
York Public LibraryConfidential written by Hutchinson and Benfield
York Public LibraryIncludes names, addresses and ages.
York Public LibraryContains copies of documents relating to York's experience during World War Two.
York Public LibraryThe concert was held at the Empire Theatre in York.
York Public LibraryIncludes details of the preperations for heavy air attacks.
York Public LibraryIncludes details of feeding centres and British restaurants.
York Public LibraryMrs Martindale undertook 'secretarial work of a military nature' at the York Art School during the Second World War.
York Public LibraryThe photograph was taken in the Museum Gardens, York.
York Public LibraryAlso includes two documents attached to the back of the photograph about the British housing problem and how SHS is tackling it.
York Public LibraryThe Information Committee was administered by the Ministry of Information.
York Public LibraryThe reverse of the document includes a letter to Mr Murray about his son Robert not returning a library book in 1935.
York Public LibraryAlso includes details of houses damaged in the Flaxton Rural District Council area.
York Public LibraryIncludes additional notes on the subject.
York Public LibraryThe report relates to school buildings damaged in the Baedeker Blitz.
York Public LibraryThe lecture was given by Dr F Charlotte Naish and Dr Margaret Bamber.
York Public LibraryThe photograph was taken by the Yorkshire Evening Press.
York Public LibraryThree copies.
York Public LibraryIncludes details relating to the evacuation of refugees to Haxby and Strensall.
York Public LibraryIncludes copies of original documents relating to York's experience in World War Two.
York Public LibraryPrimarily includes papers relating to air raid shelters.
York Public Library