From our archives:

85 years ago

Football had its first serious kick of the season, after the Football League and Rugby League clubs of York began their new programme.

Form in the past had been known to fluctuate so much between seasons that no one would attempt to forecast the outcome, even with a change in personnel.

In the wake of the new season the great rush to get the Bootham Crescent ground complete was nearly over.

However with a new stadium came the certain increase of entrance fees to satisfy the directors.

York City Supporters’ Club had also made a fine gesture to the directors of the city club with a first instalment cheque for £500.

In cricket Yorkshire Gentlemen had made an excellent start to their two day match against the Eton Ramblers at Escrick Park, when after declaring with nine wickets down for 312, they secured seven wickets at a cost of 73.

50 years ago

A 17-year-old youth was badly hurt after attempting to save two children from a house fire in Heslington.

Despite the efforts of Pocklington and York firemen, the fire had destroyed the whole first floor and roof of the large detached house.

It was later found that the occupant of the house and his family were on holiday in Bournemouth.

Bank holiday crowds had flocked to the East Coast.

But the traffic had brought the inevitable hold-ups, with a two mile queue forming at Malton by noon.

Complaints had poured in to Councillor Jack Foster of Selby Urban Council, following the filming of a “fake” funeral in Selby Cemetery, which had upset two widows who were visiting family graves at the time.

The director of the film had however already obtained permission from the Sexton to shoot part of the film in the cemetery.

20 years ago

A new £5 million art house cinema in the heart of York had moved a step closer.

Planners at York City Council had now received the detailed plans for a three-screen cinema to be built in the old Yorkshire Herald buildings, Coney Street.

Independent London company City Screens Ltd also wanted permission to alter and extend historic Ebor Hall to form a bar and restaurant.

The Bank Holiday rain failed to dampen the proceedings at Fulford Village Show after scores of people braved the weather and joined in the spirit of the annual event.