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.
Sin títuloMap 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.
Sin títuloLantern slide.
Sin títuloMap 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.
Sin títuloPainting shows a woman reading whilst sitting beside a vitrine bureau. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloW.Monkhouse, lith. York' is credited for the image. The book could be 'Publications of the Surtees Society: Volume 35'. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloIllustration 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.
Sin títuloLabelled '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.
Sin títuloPhotograph 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.
Sin títuloIllustration 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.
Sin títuloThere 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.
Sin títuloA woman is pictured standing on the grass with unidentified buildings in the background. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloShows dining room ceiling of Fairfax House, referred to in these records as George's Hall. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloThought to be the River Tees. Label behind the reference number not visible. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloThe Church of St John the Baptist, Kirk Hammerton. Shows south side of church including graveyard. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloShows south side of the church, including porch and graveyard. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloShows pulpit and pews. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'YPS', thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled '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.
Sin títuloLabelled '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.
Sin títuloShows crowned male figure with cloak and staff. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled '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.
Sin títuloLabelled '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.
Sin títuloLabelled '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.
Sin títuloThought to be the River Tees. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled '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.
Sin títuloLabelled 'St Martin's Church Coney St York Clerestory N. Side'. Shows stained glass window. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloThree lancet windows with trefoil design. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'St Martin Church Coney Street Clerestory Window N. Side'. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'St.Michael Spurriergate'. Shows stained glass window in St Michael's Church, Spurriergate. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'St. Martins Church Coney Street S. aisle window'. Shows stained glass window in the south aisle of St Martin le Grand Church. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'St. Martin le Grand Coney Street S. Aisle York'. Shows stained glass window. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled '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.
Sin títuloLabelled 'N. Choir Aisle Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in the North Choir aisle of York Minster. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Windows in the Chapter House York Minster'. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabel behind the reference number not visible. Photograph shows a narrowing of the river, caught between sheer drops on either side. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Panel from E. Window'. Shows drawings of a panel from York Minster's East Window. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'A Canopy from East Window York Minster'. Photograph of a sketch. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'N. Choir Aisle Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in the North Choir Aisle in York Minster. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'S. Choir Aisle. Y. Minster'. Stained glass window in the south choir aisle of York Minster. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Vestebule to Chapter House, Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in vestebule to Chapter House, York Minster. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Jesse Window' and 'S Choir Aisle'. Shows the Jesse Tree Window in York Minster. The window's reference is: SXXXIII. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloShows stained glass window with three lancet windows. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloShows stained glass window with three lancet windows. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled '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.
Sin títuloBehind reference number, the label says 'Teesdale'. This could be a waterfall near the High Force on the River Tees. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloShows exterior of the Chapter House. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloThe photograph is of an earlier portrait.
Black and white print.
Volume containing around 43 paintings, many of locations in York, dated between 1890-1907. The album measures 39 x 29 x 22 cm. The artist is unknown, merely signing themselves ‘TJ’ as well as often providing details of the object of the painting.
Volume containing 74 colour photographic prints. Subjects covered include: All Saint's Pavement, Bootham Bar, Clifford's Tower, King's Manor, Merchant Adventurer's Hall, York Minster, York Guildhall, Roman remains in the Mint Yard, St Anthony's Hall, St Helen's Church, St Margaret's Walmgate, the Hospitium (Museum Gardens), Treasurer's House and Tower on city walls North Street.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1 RCHM 1971. 6929.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1 4272.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide. The slide is marked 'from Sketches in York by Fowler-Jones, 1878.'
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1 4358
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1 2769.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1 4356.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1 440.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1 4357.
35mm colour slide.
Original reference: Y1.
Black and white print.
The image is in the form of a reproduction postcard. The property in the image was previously known as West Parade House, on the corner of Holgate Road and Mount Ephraim.
Entitled 'Some old reprinted pictures of York, Villages around York, Military Funeral, Seaside and Fishermen, Farming with Steam East Riding, York Trams.' Author is unknown, but the folder also includes some handwritten observations.
Compiled by Sydney Martin. Most of the locations in the volume are captioned.
The volume includes 20 illustrations of York. Donated by Miss C M C Haines of Lancaster, August 1987.
The black and white print depicts the school in 1788.
Black and white photographic print.
Printed composite image taken by James Cann.
Large-format colour drawing by Henry Rushbury.
Copy of the original map by John Speede, dated 1610.
Printed by Henry Cave.
Also includes explanatory notes about the window. It is possible this is a copy from Francis Drake's Eboracum.
The drawing is unsigned.
Printed by Monkhouse.
The cross appears to be shown hanging on a wall.
The main is seated in a double-breasted jacket and is holding gloves.
Includes a key to those who susbcribed to the window.
Modern reproduction of an original painting.
Large group photograph. Includes a key to a small number of individuals.
Small photograph album showcasing the Mystery Plays.
The artist is currently unknown.
Photograph shows formal group of men, some in uniform, in front of an unidentified brick building, possibly Haxby Working Men's Club.
The bridge and Bar are illuminated for the Silver Jubilee. These are modern reproductions of original images taken by Walter Smith.