File ACO/2/2/7 - Notes on Notable People of Holgate

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ACO/2/2/7

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Notes on Notable People of Holgate

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  • 1989 (Creation)

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(2000-Present)

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In 2000 Geoff Hodgson, a well-known and respected local historian, who was regularly conducting historical walks around the village, was asked to form a Group and appointed Dorothy Holdsworth as Secretary. Acomb Local History Group formed part of a wider network of groups formed through York Central Library. Dorothy Holdsworth and Kay Naisbitt promoted the Group and delivered hundreds of leaflets. They were also joined by John Terry. Geoff Hodgson died on 20th February 2004, however the Group continues with a membership of over 160.

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List of notable people of Holgate from the 18th-19th Centuries. Also includes a short essay on the spelling of Holgate 1602-1812.

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Material is available subject to the usual terms and conditions of access to Archives and Local History collections.

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Images are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.

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  • English

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    2013/024

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