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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.

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.

No date or copyright visible. 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Lantern slide.

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.

Painting shows a woman reading whilst sitting beside a vitrine bureau. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shows pulpit and pews. Lantern slide.

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

Shows crowned male figure with cloak and staff. 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.

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 '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.

Thought to be the River Tees. 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.

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

Three lancet windows with trefoil design. Lantern slide.

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

Labelled 'St.Michael Spurriergate'. Shows stained glass window in St Michael's Church, Spurriergate. 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. Martin le Grand Coney Street S. Aisle York'. Shows stained glass window. 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 'N. Choir Aisle Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in the North Choir aisle of York Minster. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Windows in the Chapter House York Minster'. 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 'Panel from E. Window'. Shows drawings of a panel from York Minster's East Window. Lantern slide.

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

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

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

Lantern slide.

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

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

Shows stained glass window with three lancet windows. 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.

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

Shows exterior of the Chapter House. Lantern slide.

Photographs of York and the surrounding area, primarily gifted to the Archives as small accessions. Please see the individual descriptions for more information. The items in this series were received at various dates but were all catalogued during 2020.

The photograph is of an earlier portrait.

Black and white print, donated in March 1999. 3 copies, including two larger reproduction.

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 slides of the City of York, as well as some of Pateley Bridge, Harrogate and Knaresborough. Subjects include York Museum Gardens, the River Ouse frozen in 1963, street scenes (Lendal, Rowntree factory, Tanners Moat, Wellington Row, Blossom Street, Bootham, Micklegate, Piccadilly, Goodramgate), the marriage of Katherine Worsley to the Duke of Kent at York Minster (1961) and stage sets for the York Mystery Plays, c.1962.

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.

35mm colour slides of church features. The provenance of these slides is unknown, but they are individually referenced and captioned. Please item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this subseries.

Black and white print.

35mm colour slides of mountaineering and climbing.

35mm colour slides of mountaineering and climbing.

35mm colour slides of mountaineering and climbing.

35mm colour slides of mountaineering and climbing.

35mm colour slides of mountaineering and climbing.

35mm colour slides of mountaineering and climbing.

35mm colour slides of mountaineering and climbing.

35mm colour slides of mountaineering and climbing.

35mm colour slides of mountaineering and climbing.

35mm colour slides of mountaineering and climbing.

35mm colour slides of mountaineering and climbing.