The Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York has launched a fundraising campaign to secure the archive of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, the comedy scriptwriting duo credited with inventing the British sitcom.

Introducing 'Stories of Mental Health from York: Past, Present, and Future', and the 'Walk of Alfred'

Wednesday 14 May 2025

We are delighted to announce we were recently awarded £9,000 from the University of York’s Mentally Fit York fund to undertake the engagement project ‘Stories of Mental Health from York: Past, Present and Future’.

Borthwick Newsletter - May 2025

Wednesday 30 April 2025

Welcome to the Borthwick's May newsletter.

Borthwick Newsletter - April 2025

Monday 31 March 2025

Welcome to the Borthwick's April newsletter.

Borthwick Newsletter - March 2025

Friday 28 February 2025

Welcome to the Borthwick's March newsletter.

Collections Development Week 2025

Monday 10 February 2025

Last week, we closed the Borthwick Institute to researchers so we could undertake our annual Collections Development Week.

Borthwick Newsletter - February 2025

Wednesday 29 January 2025

Welcome to the Borthwick's February newsletter.

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