Borthwick news: 2019

Tuesday 17 December 2019

The University of York has acquired a notebook belonging to celebrated glass artist William Peckitt (1731-95) depicting some of his techniques and recipes for colour mixing.

Tuesday 17 December 2019

If you’re planning to visit us across December and the festive season, please be aware of the following closures.

Wednesday 11 December 2019

As of Monday 16 December 2019, pay and display parking charges across the University will be increasing for the first time since 2011.

Tuesday 29 October 2019

Dorothy Waugh has been appointed as the Borthwick Institute's new digital preservation archivist.

Monday 19 August 2019

On Tuesday 3rd September 2019 the main searchroom will be closed until 2pm for a general staff meeting.

Tuesday 13 August 2019

We’re pleased to announce three new exciting publications, available to purchase via our online shop.

Thursday 1 August 2019

Gary Brannan has been appointed as the new Keeper of Archives and Special Collections at the University of York.

Thursday 11 July 2019

The Searchroom will be closed on 15th July, with temporary service changes until 22nd July, owing to refurbishment work. Graduation ceremonies will be taking place on Campus from 17th to 20th July.

Thursday 11 July 2019

The Lascelles Slavery Archive website will be unavailable on Wednesday 17th July owing to essential maintenance.

Wednesday 19 June 2019

Archivists at the University of York have discovered a record of the wartime romance of Margaret and Sidney who met in York in 1943 and married the following year.

Friday 3 May 2019

The Borthwick Institute will be closed on Monday 6th May, Monday 27th May and the morning of Tuesday 21st May.

Wednesday 3 April 2019

Chris and Katherine Webb retire from The Borthwick Institute on 5th April 2019.

Monday 4 February 2019

A 3 year project funded by AHRC and run in partnership with the National Archives to investigate the political role of the 14th century archbishops of York.

Wednesday 2 January 2019

Friday 11 January 2019, 7.00pm to 8.45pm, Room RCH/037, Ron Cooke Hub