YORK is famed for its history - and we all enjoy a wander down memory lane. So for those looking to roll back the years, here are 6 fantastic resources....

  1. Imagine York - The city libraries and archives team's collection of around 6,000 images
  2. The Card Index - A fantastic collection of postcards from around the country, including more than 1,500 from York. Many of the original senders' messages are included too.
  3. Historic England - A huge swathe of their collection of photos was made available online last year, including thousands of York images.
  4. York Past & Present - This grassroots facebook group has grown to more than 11,000 members, with huge collective knowledge and expertise. If you have a York question, someone here will likely know the answer.
  5. The Press's history section - This has countless nostalgia galleries and features, including hundreds of newly-digitised photos dating back to the 1940s.
  6. British Pathé - Their YouTube channel includes many fascianting old clips, including famous York City cup victories and some general shots of the city.... like this one: