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Navy blue book containing samples and corresponding item numbers. Entitled 'G W Harding, York' and 'Horrockses, Miller & Co.'

Red and gold A4 embossed booklet containing lace samples on blue pages.

Bundle of fabric samples held by G W Harding for perusal by customers.

Booklet of samples of the fabric produced.

Bundle of fabric samples held by G W Harding for perusal by customers. All the samples still have their original descriptive labels attached. Originally held in a cardboard box.

Bundle of fabric samples held by G W Harding for perusal by customers. All the samples still have their original descriptive labels attached. Originally held in a cardboard box. Includes a linen sale ordering sheet.

Bundle of fabric samples held by G W Harding for perusal by customers. All the samples still have their original descriptive labels attached.

Bundles of fabric samples held by G W Harding for perusal by customers. All the samples still have their original descriptive labels attached.

The sign states the price as 25s 6d per pair.

The sign states the price as 11s 9d per pair. 5 copies.

The sign states the price of 12s 9d per pair.

The sign states the price of 10.5 the set. Two copies.

Round labels with the letters 'C' and 'D' on them.

Small black cardboard label with the price 1s 0.5d.

Printed ordering sheet for goods in the sale. Includes envelope.

The labels are stuck together and read 'Warranted to give satisfaction in wear. Real Irish Linen.'

Rolled advertising poster, which appears to be a sample of advertising on the side of a bus (called British Transport Advertising).

Rolled large format colour advertising posters for Early's blankets, who celebrated their tricentenary in 1969.

Two double-sided printed advertisements for linen products, possibly published by G W Harding.

The sign is on a red background and states 'A few pairs of odd blankets very useful and cheap.' Six copies.

Posters advertising sales and events at Hardings drapers. Please note, these posters are very fragile and are torn on the fold areas.

Oblong-shaped sign in red stating 'Harding's Great half yearly linen sale.' Three copies.

Half-moon shaped sign in red stating 'Harding's Great half yearly linen sale.' Five copies.

The sign is on a red background and states 'Remnants of linen sheetings very cheap.' Six copies.

Text advertisement for lace curtains and blinds.

The sign is on a blue background and states 'Remnants of linen sheetings very cheap.' Six copies.

The sign is on a blue background and states 'Useful lot of cotton sheeting remnants, very cheap.' Six copies.

The sign is on a blue background and states 'A few pairs of odd blankets: very useful and cheap.' Six copies.

The sign is on a blue background and states 'A few odd bath towels: Large size very cheap.' Six copies.

The sign is on a red background and states 'A few odd bath towels: Large size very cheap.' Six copies.

The sign is on a blue background and states 'Useful pillow and bolster cases made from our sheeting remnants.' Six copies.

The sign is on a red background and states 'Useful lot of cotton sheeting remnants, very cheap.' Six copies.

The sign is on a red background and states 'Useful pillow and bolster cases made from our sheeting remnants.' Six copies.

These signs are handwritten, with black text on a white background with a red and bright yellow sale banner. Each sign is unique, and there are two different sizes.

The cardboard signs advertise particular products and prices, as well as temporary closures of the business. These signs were created by Helen Harding. Each sign is unique, and some are single-sided, whilst others are double-sided.

Folded large-scale poster advertising various types of blinds available from Hardings.

Includes printed advertisements for Hardings and their products, and shop notices advertising particular products or events. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Coloured illustrated list of items, fabrics, patterns and prices. In a green volume.

The brochure was produced by Hardings Linen Drapers.

Includes catalogues for Hardings, as well as external companies possibly supplying Hardings.

Published half-yearly sales catalogues showing linen prices. Incomplete series. Includes an index.

Published half-yearly sales catalogues showing linen prices, as well as catalogues for external companies, one brochure for lace and one illustrated list of samples.

Bundle of headed notepaper.

Bundle of headed notepaper with elaborate billhead.

Orange plastic carrier bags carrying the Hardings logo and branding.

Printed green and white receipt thanking customers for their remittance.

Small silver square label.

Order book from G W Harding, to be used when ordering from other suppliers.

Bundle of purple and white printed postcards with the branding 'The Linen Specialists.' Also includes a paper bag with the same branding.

Small brown envelopes.

Template for a letter giving a price evaluation.

One sheet of headed letter paper for G W Harding, Linen Merchant.

Roll of printers samples for parcel delivery slips. On large format paper.

Examples of branded self-adhesive parcel delivery slips.

Items of stationary used by G W Hardings during the course of their business. Includes parcel delivery slips, Lion Brand newswrappers, printed postcards, blank order book, trademark label for Irish Linen, receipt and branded carrier bags. Also includes one page of letterhead paper and one evaluaton pro forma.

The building is marked as 'Hardings Blind warehouse.' Originally identified as 'first state.'

The window includes a Leaning Tower of Pisa made from handkerchiefs. The window won third prize in York Shopping Week 1910, due to the fact the display wasn't straight! Please see HDG/5/3 for a close-up of the window display.

The displays are primarily of white goods, including towels.

The displays are primarily of white goods, including hankerchiefs.

The displays are primarily of white goods, including towels.

The image shows the shop following development.

The display appears to have been created from folded cloth, and was possibly created for York Shopping Week. See also HDG/5/8 for a photograph of the display in the shop window.

The photograph shows the exterior of the building with Mrs Emily Maria Harding (nee Kienzley) on the left.

Twelve images of the development of the High Ousegate and Coppergate sites, resulting in the 'Right of Light' legal dispute.

Two copies of the same window display. One photograph is mounted, the other unmounted.

Originally identified as 'second state.'

The photograph shows the original 17th century buildings prior to demolition.

Includes photographs of various Hardings premises, as well as details from some window displays. Also contains glass plates relating to the 'Right of Light' legal dispute around the redevelopment of the High Ousegate and Coppergate site. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Account book of G W Harding, in account with the Midland Bank Ltd.

Account book of G W Harding, in account with the York Union Banking Company.

Includes account books,

Two handwritten alphabetical lists of suppliers.

Wooden box containing envelopes and individual alphabet letters, for creating labels.

Green books marked 'G W Harding, The Linen Warehouses, York.'

Red book marked '20.'

Red book marked '19.'

Includes two red used check books numbered 19 and 20, and two used green check books labelled 'G W Harding, the linen warehouses, York.'

Roll of building plans, possibly relating to the main rebuild in 1902. Please note these plans are in very poor condition and very fragile. As a result, they have not been opened for cataloguing purposes.

The plan relates to the purchase of the Coppergate premises of Hardings.

Also includes photocopy of the plan and particulars.

Photocopied pages from a ledger relating to the installation of electricity in High Ousegate.

Folded architectural drawings showing elevations, sections and plans of proposed alterations to Hardings' premises. These plans are believed to have been rejected and not carried out.

Folded architectural drawing showing front elevation and sections, with proposed alterations to shopfront fittings.

Folded sectional drawing showing the proposed alterations.

Includes newspaper cutting relating to the alterations, and three photographs of the new displays.

The plans show alterations to the Coppergate premises.

Roll of building plans showing alterations carried out on the premises between 1966 and 1967.

Roll of tracing paper plans, possibly showing details for cornicing and other interior fittings. Please note these plans are in very poor condition and very fragile. As a result, they have not been opened for cataloguing purposes. Includes one plan which may have been a rejected scheme for the building.

Includes plans, bill of quantities, newspaper cuttings, financial papers and papers relating to the staircase.

Includes papers relating to the redevelopment of the 20-27 High Ousegate site,

Includes an indexed list of customers with details of what purchased. Please note, only numerical references are given to purchases rather than full details. Contains names and addresses.