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Date(s)
- c1980s (Creation)
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2 bundles
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Administrative history
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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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Annotated typescripts of work by Hodgson on Acomb history including 'A History of Holgate, What's in a Name?', 'A Book of Holgate', 'A Walk Round Holgate', 'Three Hills, Two Roads and a Beck' and 'Hanging by a Thread - or Two'.
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Open
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Language of material
- English