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Records largely consisting of research and lecture/talks notes created by members of Acomb Local History Group; 2000-Present. Research is focussed around local buildings, locations and people in Acomb and has often involved records held by the City Archives (now Explore York Libraries and Archives) and the Bothwick Institute.

Original manuscript manor court records for Acomb, Holgate and Clifton.

Various notes, original records and annotated copies of original records from York City Archives (Now Explore York Libraries and Archives) and The Borthwick Institute. Research is on a wide variety of subjects relating to the Acomb area including manor court rolls, families, individuals, buildings, churches and education.

Research notes using Acomb Manor Court Rolls held at York City Archives (Now Explore York Libraries and Archives) and the Borthwick Institute. Also includes a complete database based on the Acomb Manor Court Rolls.

Probate document for Sarah Russell from Acomb Manor.

Various typescript transcriptions from 1500-1846 for properties and families in Acomb, Holgate and Clifton.

Manuscript, typrescript and printed notes on Acomb Manor Court records. Notes largely made from York City Archives records.

Typescript transcript and photocopy of court roll 1712, with associated notes.

Annotated copies of Acomb Court Rolls and additional notes on call rolls from 1620-1786.

Copies and research notes on the Acomb Manor Court Rolls from 1750-1850. Research took place at York City Archives (Now Explore York Libraries and Archives) as well as the Borthwick Institute.

Database of records taken from York City Archives (Now Explore York Libraries and Archives) Acomb Manor Court records. Includes annotated details for each individual entry from 1650-1917.

Notes relating to Acomb Manor Court Rolls. Also includes some annotated photocopies of the Rolls held at the City Archives and at the Borthwick Institute.

Research notes, original documents and annotated copies of records relating to various families and individuals who have lived in Acomb and Holgate.

Notes and photocopies of records relating to Holgate residents as featured in the parish registers 1602-1884.

Printed notes on the Book of Overseers of the Poor for the Township of Acomb 1846-1873. Also includes notes on various Acomb families.

Printed 'Acomb The Heritage and Story of Joseph Acomb' by Robert W Becker. Also includes further correspondence and notes regarding the Acomb family and copies of the Acomb family tree.

Notes and list of admissions to York Asylums 1833-1854

Notes and lists of names from Rate Books 1906-1920. Also includes a 1906 typed rate list for Acomb.

Folder of named indivuduals from Acomb and Holgate taken from Newspapers, chuchyards, Manor Court Rolls and York Cemetery.

List is by surname and includes background information and im many cases familiy trees for families from Holgate in the 19th and 20th Century.

Details including family trees of various families who have historically resided and been active in Acomb including Barstow, Blyth, Ellis and Newark.

Printed notes and family tree of George Benson, architect and local historan for Acomb.

Research by James P. Curley into families in Acomb including Benson and Wright families. Includes correspondece with Geoff Hodgson.

Notes, articles and reports relating to the Blanshard Family of York, Lords of the Manor of Acomb 1664-1737.

Research notes and copies of various wills 1468-1617, relating to individuals of the Holgate area including the Hutchynson (Hutchinson) family.

Various personal memories of life in Acomb including memories of childhood and of Acomb Green.

Notes relating to research into various familes from Acomb

Includes research notes on families who lived in or were associated with Acomb Hall as a home and later as a maternity hospital. Includes copies of photographs of the hospital and Hall.

Research notes into the history of the Slaton (Slayton) family of Acomb. Also includes some information on John Nelson.

Background research notes on the Census 1841-1981

Typescript memories of Acomb Court by Ken Hogg including photocopied map of the area.

Various personal accounts from those who grew up in, lived and worked in Acomb.

Research notes and annotated copy of a Will of Henry Masterman of Acomb.

Includes lists of wills, copies and transcriptions of wills, and notes all compiled by Geoff Hodgson.

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

Research notes and annotated copies of inventories for various individuals including John Hall, John Cook, Guy Lorymar, Robert and Thomas Hutchinson.

Statistics and graph charting population growth from 1801-1901.

Research notes, original documents and annotated copies of records relating to various buildings, land and green spaces in Acomb and Holgate.

Original documents relating to land in Acomb and land ownership.

Notes relating to different types of roads in and around Holgate including Roman roads.

Notes and annotated copies of maps relating to the ownership of the Estate at Holdgate.

Cards relate to the copy of 1774 enclosure map held with the cards.

Copies of Trade Directories for Holgate 1923-1938 with other annotated lists and additional notes.

Copies of extracts from council minute books on subjects such as the Holgate urinal and housing plans.

Discussions regarding the history of Holgate and research undertaken by Dr Fowkes on request of Geoff Hodgson.

Notes, copies of documents and maps relating to the history and development of Blossom Street. Includes information on population, hospitals, transport and The Mount School.

Annotated Acomb Directory 1930, business directory 1882, 1889, 1931 and 1938.

Relating to housing and community developments in Acomb including a newspaper index to further publically available articles.

Photocopy of the Acomb Fayre booklet by Acomb Parish Church 1936 with annotations thoughout describing the local context and covering note.

Original deed for land for Acomb Windmill along with printed transcriptions and additional notes.

Notes and copies of records regarding Acomb Hall, especially regarding it's RAF use during the First World War.

Discussions with solicitors regarding deeds and ownership of Glebe House in Acomb. Possibly the Old Acomb Vicarage.

Notes on a watercolour of Acomb Church in 1774 and details of the John Gott archive collection.

Notes and copies of maps of Bishopfields including details of the estate, information on the land as owned by the Archbishop of York and various items of correspondence regarding the area.

Research notes and copies of documents of Holgate Township. Includes notes on Thomas Hodgson.

Notes regarding the activities of the Backhouse Nursery, Acomb. Includes family tree for the Backhouse famiy and various articles and correspondence regarding the Nursery. Also includes copies of maps and plans of the area.

Research notes and copies of documents relating to Holgate Road. Includes information on Pocklington School, Holgate Villa and the Carriage Works.

Research notes, copies of documents, illustrations and drawings of buildings, people and areas in Holgate including Holgate Windmill and Bishop Fields.

Printed notes regarding research into roads in Acomb.

Photocopies of Carr Lane Estate plans. Estate build for John S Barlow.

Manuscript letter from Mr Masterman regarding a Mr Thompson's propery in Acomb.

Photocopies of floor plans, sale documents and photograph of Acomb Park.

Includes notes on Rufforth Chapel and Rufforth Hall.

Notes and photocopies of maps of where the railway lines were located in Acomb.

Notes and photocopies of deposited railway plans relating to the Holgate area.

Copies of a pencil drawing showing an Inn at Holgate by John Harper, June 1830.

Includes page references and notes on content.

Notes on the installation of electricity to buildings in Acomb. Includes a photocopied image of St. Stephens Parish Chuch following the installation of electric tubular heaters.

Notes and letters regarding a request for information on 97 Front Street, Acomb.

Various notes, reports and correspondence regarding the development of Acomb as a suburb of York and the buildings of Front Street.

Notes, photocopy of deed and promotional booklet on the history of Acomb Cricket Club. Also includes a photocopy of a chronology of Acomb Cricket Club including copies of photographs and documents relating to the club from 1920s-1990s. Further information states that the Cricket Club land should not be used for building.

Typescript transcription of Enclosure award for Acomb.

Research notes on various properites in Acomb, largely relating to Front Street. Also includes details of property occupants.

Includes a history of the factory 1926-2001, a short history of British sugar and facts about British Sugar 2001-2002

Printed notes on the different houses on The Green and correspondence providing additional information.

Notes and copies of documents and photographs relating to Tuscan House in Acomb including it's land and owners.

Notes on the history of various pubs in Acomb. Includes the Blacksmith's Arms.

Annotated copies, research notes and correspondence regarding the ownership and families of Acomb House as well as the building's history.

Correspondence regarding research into the blacksmiths shop, plots of land and families in Acomb.

Notes and correspondence regarding background information to Allotment use and Carr Lane allotments.

Includes family tree and other details of the Cattle family in addition to correspondence on Plantation House and Acomb Priory.

Notes and copies of photographs of the stationers and printers from Micklegate. Includes copies of building floorplans with some added notes.

Various letters regarding exhibtions, events and requests for information relating to families and properties in Acomb.

Research notes on the history of Poppleton Gate Hospital and Acomb Park as it was first known.

Printed notes including an annotated list of farmers in Acomb from Baines Directory 1823 and census' from 1841-1901.

Notes on the origination of bricks in Acomb including a short report entitled 'Brick and Tile Making [in East Yorkshire]' by Peter G Los and W. Ann Los.

Photocopied notes on Acomb taken from a publication of the Yorkshire Architectural Society by George Benson.

Photocopied maps showing the Acomb and Holgate areas.

Later photocopies of original council minutes and photographs relating to the estate.

The file mainly includes photocopied maps from the 1890s showing the area, as well as census data, some supporting research notes and email correspondence regarding Holgate Windmill.

Research notes and correspondence regarding Holgate Windmill, the Gutch family, and Holgate Lodge.

The file actually includes photocopied research notes about buildings and people in the Holgate area. The documents are numbered, but there does not appear to be an index.

File of research notes relating to Acomb. The documents are primarily photocopies of census returns for the area, and copies of plans and documents held in local archives services.

List of deeds belonging to Mr. W Hudson, Acomb including transcriptions. Documents are from 1618-1905.

Various research notes relating to Leeman Road and Askham Bryan. Also includes typescript transcriptions of various court records relating to Acomb.

Various plans, letters and reports relating to the development of land on 42 Front Street to develop sheltered accomodation.

Research notes and photocopies of documents relating to land of Guild Corpus Christi and land of St Thomas Hospital.

Research notes, original records and annotated copies of records relating to churches in Acomb and Holgate

Includes Acomb Parish Magazine editions, photographs of the church, service programmes and press cuttings.

Research notes and essays on the history of Methodism in Acomb. Includes a list of Methodist records held at the Borthwick Institute, information on Lidgett Grove Chapel and an essay by Peter Moss entitled 'Images of Methodism in York and its surrounds'.