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Shows exterior of the Chapter House. Lantern slide.

Behind reference number, the label says 'Teesdale'. This could be a waterfall near the High Force on the River Tees. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Earthquake from North Street [Pryck] of Conscience'. Seventh Sign of Doom the in Pricke of Conscience Window, All Saints Church. The scene depicts an earthquake with buildings falling. Text in the window reads, 'The sevend day begynns doun dal falle And grete castels, and tour with-alle'. Lantern slide.

Shows stained glass window with three lancet windows. Lantern slide.

Shows stained glass window with three lancet windows. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Jesse Window' and 'S Choir Aisle'. Shows the Jesse Tree Window in York Minster. The window's reference is: SXXXIII. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Vestebule to Chapter House, Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in vestebule to Chapter House, York Minster. Lantern slide.

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Labelled 'S. Choir Aisle. Y. Minster'. Stained glass window in the south choir aisle of York Minster. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'N. Choir Aisle Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in the North Choir Aisle in York Minster. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'A Canopy from East Window York Minster'. Photograph of a sketch. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Panel from E. Window'. Shows drawings of a panel from York Minster's East Window. Lantern slide.

Label behind the reference number not visible. Photograph shows a narrowing of the river, caught between sheer drops on either side. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Windows in the Chapter House York Minster'. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'N. Choir Aisle Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in the North Choir aisle of York Minster. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Chapter House Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in the Chapter House of York Minster. 'YPS' is also written on the slide, which is thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'St. Martin le Grand Coney Street S. Aisle York'. Shows stained glass window. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'St. Martins Church Coney Street S. aisle window'. Shows stained glass window in the south aisle of St Martin le Grand Church. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'St.Michael Spurriergate'. Shows stained glass window in St Michael's Church, Spurriergate. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'St Martin Church Coney Street Clerestory Window N. Side'. Lantern slide.

Three lancet windows with trefoil design. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'St Martin's Church Coney St York Clerestory N. Side'. Shows stained glass window. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Panel in Clearstory [sic] Choir York Minster.' Shows crowned male figure in a panel of the clerestory stained glass window in York Minster Lantern slide.

Thought to be the River Tees. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Arms Window York Minster from Drake' and 'YPS'. YPS is thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Shows sketch of the Arms Window in York Minster. Drake is thought to refer to local historian, Francis Drake (1696-1771). Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Arms Window' and 'YPS'. YPS is thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society'. Close-up of a sketch of the Arms Window in York Minster. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'The Royal Arms Window York Minster' and 'YPS'. YPS is thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Shows stained glass window in York Minster. Lantern slide.

Shows crowned male figure with cloak and staff. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'St Martin's Church, Coney Street. Clerestory Window N. Side'. Shows stained glass window in the clerestory of St Martin's Church, Coney Street. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'St Martin's Church Coney Street Window in S. aisle'. Shows stained glass window in the south aisle of St. Martin's Church, Coney Street. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'YPS', thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Lantern slide.

Shows pulpit and pews. Lantern slide.

Shows south side of the church, including porch and graveyard. Lantern slide.

The Church of St John the Baptist, Kirk Hammerton. Shows south side of church including graveyard. Lantern slide.

Thought to be the River Tees. Label behind the reference number not visible. Lantern slide.

Shows dining room ceiling of Fairfax House, referred to in these records as George's Hall. Lantern slide.

A woman is pictured standing on the grass with unidentified buildings in the background. Lantern slide.

There appears to be a hinge on the righthand side, suggesting this is a lid. But there are also four feet, which suggests it could be the base of something. There is an elaborate design at the centre of the piece. Lantern slide.

Illustration titled 'Standard Hill Farm' by R. Rodwell'. Page from Richmondshire by Edmund Bogg. Text mentions David of Scotland, Matilda, Robert Bruce, and Bernard Baliol. The full title of the book is 'Richmondshire: An Account of its History and Antiquities, Characters and Customs, Legendary Lore, and Natural History, Being a Companion Volume to The Vale of Mowbray'. It was first published in 1908. Glass plate negative.

Photograph shows a group of men at Reycross. More figures pictured in the distance. The page is from 'Notes on the Early Sculptured Crosses, Shrines and Monuments in the Present Diocese of Carlisle' by William Slater Calverley. First published in 1899. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Staircase Hardwicke Grange by ER Tate'. This is a detailed illustration of the staircase with a plan in the top right corner. The illustration's title is 'The Grand Staircase, Hardwicke Grange, near Shrewsbury'. It also names the illustrator as 'E. Risdale Tate, Wandsworth, London, SW' and the recipient as 'F. Bibby Esqre'. Bibby is thought to be Frank Bibby (b. 1857) who owned the property. Edwin Risdale Tate (1862-1922) was born and educated in York, and he was an architect, artist, antiquarian, archaeologist, illuminator, photographer, and graphic designer. Glass plate negative.

Illustration titled 'The Battlefield of Towton (Looking South)'. Illustration in Edmund Bogg's book, 'The Old Kingdom of Elmet' (1902). The text mentions the death of Lancastrian commander Lord Clifford in the Battle of Towton (29 March 1461). Full title of the book: 'The Old Kingdom of Elmet: York and the Ainsty District: a descriptive sketch of the history, antiques, legendary lore, picturesque feature, and rare architecture'. Glass plate negative.

W.Monkhouse, lith. York' is credited for the image. The book could be 'Publications of the Surtees Society: Volume 35'. Glass plate negative.

Painting shows a woman reading whilst sitting beside a vitrine bureau. Glass plate negative.

Map titled 'London in the Fifteenth Century'. At the bottom of map, the text appears to say 'Perthes Geographischer Anstalt', which could refer to Johann Georg Justus Perthes (1785-1816), who founded a cartographic publishing firm (Justus Perthes) in 1785. Glass plate negative.

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Map titled 'York in 1199'. The scale is '6 inches to a mile'. There is a key for the churches and chapels and the map is copyrighted by 'G. Benson'. Glass plate negative.

Photograph of a sketch depicting York from a distance, titled 'A View of the City of York'. The paper appears old and frail. Glass plate negative.

Map showing York and the surrounding area, titled 'City of York'. There is text below the map detailing the scale and other information, but it is difficult to decipher. Glass plate negative.

Map titled 'Europe' with London, Brussels, Munich, and Ober-Ammergau marked out. There is a scale in English miles. Below the map: 'Long W. of Greenwich O Long E. of Greenwich'. Glass plate negative.

A key is provided for the 13th and 14th century streets and the hospitals. The scale is 6 inches to a mile and the map is copyrighted by G. Benson. Glass plate negative.

No date or copyright visible. Glass plate negative.

Map, titled 'Outline Index Map of the World'. The map faces the title page of a book which is not visible. 'Malby & Sons' is written beneath the map. Glass plate negative.

Plan titled 'The Plan of a Manor; shewing a Virgaters holding in the Common Fields'. Thought to be taken from 'The Manor and Manorial Records by Nathaniel J. Hone published in 1906. Glass plate negative.

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Page from unidentified book. Shows Map of York with 'Fairfax's Army', 'The Scottish Army' and 'Manchester's Army' surrounding the city. Below map: 'London: Macmillan & Co.' Glass plate negative.

Location unknown. Lantern slide.

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Below the map: 'George Philip & Son London & Liverpool'. The Europe-Asia boundary is depicted. Glass plate negative.

GLASS PLATE NEGATIVE. Title at top right of page : 'A Map of the River Ouse from its Rise near Ousborn in the West Riding of the County of York to its Falling into the Trent and Humber […] Surveyed by Willm. Palmer & Partners in December 1725'. Also at the bottom: 'A Scheme of the Spring Tydes, Shewing the Surface of the Water at every Hour, both in its Flow and Ebb, drawn from the Watermen's [?] Report [?] that it is High Water at Hull, when Flood at Ayres Mouth; High Water at Ayres Mouth when Flood at Wharf Mouth and High Water at Wharf Mouth when Flood at York'.

The article was written by Mr. Maxwell Hall and was published in The Daily Gleaner 7 May 1907. Glass plate negative.

Plan titled 'Plan de Yorke'. Shows the location of churches and marks out the city walls. Glass plate negative.

Map with York at the centre. It also covers Heslington, Osbaldwick, Heworth, Clifton, Acomb, Dringhouses, and Middlethorpe Without. The detail at the bottom of the map is too small to decipher. Glass plate negative.

Fold out sheet from an unidentified book depicting 'Section Skeldergate to Coppergate'. Copyright George Benson. Glass plate negative.

Sketch or etching titled 'Black Swann Inn Peaseholme Green York'. H. Cave (Henry Cave) is credited at the bottom of the sketch. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Market-Cross Pavement York'. Sketch of York's old Market Cross, titled 'Pavement Old Cross'. Glass plate negative.

The lower wall is stone whilst the upper wall is made of brick. Glass plate negative.

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Title below engraving: 'Old Buildings in Water Lane.' 'Published March 1 1898 by E. Bellerby York'. Also: 'Engraved by William Cave York'. Glass plate negative.

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Written on the sketch: 'Entrance to the Minster Close, York 1828'. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Lindly Murray's House Holgate York by Cave'. Printed sketch titled 'Holdgate near York. The Residence of the Late Mr. Lindley Murray'; 'Drawn by H Cave' 'Engraved by T. Sutherland'; 'York. Published by W. Alexander & Son'. H Cave thought to refer to Henry Cave. Glass plate negative.

Printed into unidentified book. Glass plate negative.

Chimney visible in the distance. Glass plate negative.

Shows 'Catholic town in 1440'. This is printed on the bottom half of a page from A. Welby Pugin's 1841 book 'Contrasts: or, A parallel between the noble edifices of the middle ages, and corresponding buildings of the present day, shewing the present decay of taste. Accompanied by appropriate text.' The top half of page is not visible but it depicts the same town in 1840. Glass plate negative.

Photograph shows where part of the wall has come down. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Coffee Yard Stonegate'. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Alter in Chapel Red House Marston' [sic]. The photograph shows the altar with a stained glass window above, viewed from the aisle. Glass plate negative.

Location unknown. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Exterior of Chapel Red House Marston'. The chapel at Red House is viewed from the garden. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Pulpit in Chapel Red House Marston'. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'The Blackimore Red House Marston'. The lead statue was situated at the head of the staircase, and it was used to hold candles. It was cast in 1638 by Andrew Karne. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Staircase Red House Marston'. In the centre of the image there is a statue of a lion. It is perched on a newel post at the top of the staircase. On the wood beneath him, the words 'Dom Fairfax' are visible. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'The Red House Marston'. Red House is viewed from a distance. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Chapel at Red House Marston'. Shows the pews, altar, and stained glass window viewed from the aisle. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'In Chapel Red House Marston'. Shows the ornate woodwork at the base of the staircase and a small statue, thought to be a lion, perched on the newel post. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Chapel at Red House Marston'. Shows the banister and railings of the staircase. The photograph also depicts the statues on top of the newel posts, although these are out of focus. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'The Blackimore Red House Marston'. The lead statue is located on a newel post at the top of the staircase. The inscription below him reads: 'Melandre Profugus/ Si nullis tenebris laborioso/ Cessant pectora palidaeque curae/ Tam nusquam tepedo annuunt sopori/ O Di, quis super est locus quieti'. Other statues are also visible in the background. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Saxon Monolith nr Goathland'. Bearded man with a wooden walking stick, posing infront of the monolith. Glass plate negative.

The Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. Actors are pictured here in costumes. Desk on lefthand side unattended. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Saxon Cross at Eyam'. The cross is located in St Lawrence churchyard. It is 8 foot tall and dates from 7th century AD. This photograph shows the east face of the cross. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Saxon Church Yorkshire'. Saxon cross pictured beneath a stained glass window in an unidentified church. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Saltersgate nr Goathland'. Postcard shows the Saltersgate inn and the road and land surrounding it. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Kildale Church'. Shows St Cuthbert's Church, Kildale. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Park Nab at Kildale'. A woman is pictured wearing a boater hat and carrying a small case. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'School for the Blind by A. Buckle'. The sketch itself is titled: 'Principal Entrance Manor House York' and appears to be part of a pamphlet. The School for the Blind later became King's Manor. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Doorway School for the Blind York by G.H.F. Jones'. The sketch itself is titled 'Doorway at Blind School' and signed by G.H.F. Jones. The School for the Blind later became King's Manor. Glass plate negative

Labelled 'School for the Blind York'. Framed sketch of King's Manor ('The Manor House') by Henry Cave. Title on print: 'To Mrs Roddam, and the Ladies of the Manor School, This Print of The Manor House, York, is by Permission Dedicated, by their much Obliged and very Humble Servant Henry Cave.' Glass plate negative.

Label damaged and not possible to read. Title on printed engraving: 'Vaults to St Mary's Abbey'. The publication date is given as 1 November 1807 and the engraving is attributed to 'J. Halfpenny'. Joseph Halfpenny (1748-1811) was a draughtsman and engraver who was born in Bishopthorpe and worked in York. Glass plate negative.

Thought to be King's Manor. Glass plate negative.