Bishopthorpe Community Archive is based at Bishopthorpe Village Hall, 40 Main Street, Bishopthorpe YO23 2RB and is open on Monday afternoons from 230 pm to 5pm (except Bank Holidays). Please make an appointment with Linda Haywood on 01904 704584 or email historygroup@bishopthorpe.net for more information
Robert Cayton – railway worker
Robert Cayton’s son Les still lives in Bishopthorpe. He was brought up in the cottages by the bridge over…
Naburn Swing Bridge Photos
Some images of Naburn Swing Bridge courtesy of local history groups from Riccall, Naburn and Bishopthorpe. Note the different structures…
Unused information chart to be used to gather statistics relating to pedestrians and cyclists
More detailed plan of York to Selby Path and Cycle Route
Plan of York to Selby Path and Cycle Route (24 kms) A3
Bishopthorpe Open Day Information leaflet produced by Sustrans
Old Railway Track Walk, York Environment Week, Thursday 25 May 1989.
Full Title: Old Railway Track Walk, York Environment Week, Thursday 25 May 1989. Information on the wild life that can…
“Railway path wins conservation award”: news clipping The Star, 22 September 1988, p9
“Rangers’ Round – Up”, Bulletin No 1, August 1988
The Railway Path and Cycle Route leaflet with York to Selby plan Summer 1988