File CEM/5/13 - Charges and Regulations at the York Public Cemetery

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CEM/5/13

Title

Charges and Regulations at the York Public Cemetery

Date(s)

  • 1894-1932 (Creation)

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2 items

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(1836-1966)

Administrative history

Became the chief cemetery in York after pre-existing city burial grounds were closed in 1854, and the cemetery was extended several times. An additional one was opened in Fulford in 1915 which also took military burials. The company went into voluntary liquidation in 1966 and went to the Crown. It remained derelict until the establishment of the York Cemetery Trust in 1987.
Function ceased in 1966. Cemetary reopened by York Cemetery Trust in 1987.

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Scope and content

Information sheet and booklet detailing the costs of public graves, vaults and memorials. Also includes details of prohibited activities.

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Open

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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    legacy

    ACC 239.123

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