12 Oct 1937

United Kingdom
  • Lieutenant-General Sir William Bartholomew was appointed General Officer Commanding, Northern Command with its Headquarters in York, England, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [York, England | AC]
28 Apr 1942

United Kingdom
  • The historic Guildhall in York, England, United Kingdom was destroyed by fire started by a German air raid on the city. ww2dbase [Battle of Britain | York, England | AC]

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