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Includes relief lists of the York Poor Law Union, and, after 1930, the Public Assistance Committee.

Information recorded varied over time. Name of pauper and amount of relief received each week are always recorded; age and residence of pauper were also included at various periods. A statistical portion recording the classification of paupers appears in books from Sep 1848. Non-settled poor and Common Charges (irremovable poor and vagrants) are recorded in the back of books where relevant. Children boarded-out are also recorded for a short time in the early twentieth century. In some instances entries may indicate if an individual was sent to an institution (for example, the workhouse or the asylum).

From 1837 to 1848 records were divided into quarterly periods (March, June, September and December); from 1849 to 1948 they were divided into half-yearly periods. Please note that not all records survive.

Between 1898 and Mar 1904 the York City District was divided into City District 1 and City District 2; between 1905 and 1935 the City District was organised into East, West and North Districts; and from 1936 to 1948 it was organised into East, West, North and Central districts.

Relief lists record the amounts of out-relief (i.e. welfare payments in money or in kind) granted to individiuals on a weekly basis. Lists were kept by the Relieving Officers of the York Poor Law Union. Note that these lists record payments to individuals who were not in the workhouse.

Comprises weekly outdoor relief lists; abstracts of outdoor relief lists; and index of persons appearing in outdoor relief lists.

Comprises details of individuals applying to the York Public Assistance Committee for relief.

Comprises details of individuals applying to the York Public Assistance Committee for relief.

Comprises details of individuals applying to the York Public Assistance Committee for relief.

Full application and report and transitional payments books recording details of individuals applying to the York Public Assistance Committee for relief.

Includes name of applicant; address; cause of application; and amount granted. For some applicants, age and number of children are also recorded.

Contains summary information for a small number of the complete volumes of Application and Report Books (see ref: PLU/3/1/1). Records details of individuals who applied for relief to the York Poor Law Union.

Includes name of applicant; age; reason for applying for relief; relief given and duration of relief. Also records decisions to send individuals to the workhouse or other institutions.

Age of applicant: 49
Address: 6 Scriveners Court
Occupation (if given): Charwoman
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Provisions 2s and 3d.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 49
Address: 6 Scriveners Court
Occupation (if given): Charwoman
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Provisions 2s and 3d.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 80
Address: Scriveners Court, Fetter Lane
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: Bridget (wife,75).
Relief given (if documented): 6s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 72
Address: Lady Middleton’s Hospital
Occupation (if given): None.
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 2s and 6d for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 57
Address: Beedham’s Court
Occupation (if given): Rag Gatherer
Dependents: Mary (wife,57).
Relief given (if documented): 5s for 6 weeks.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 29
Address: Beedham’s Court
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: Sarah (wife,20), children; Charlotte (2).
Relief given (if documented): Provisions 3s and 3d.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 68
Address: 2 Queens Staithe
Occupation (if given): Charwoman
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 3s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 72
Address: Beedham’s Court
Occupation (if given): Sewing
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 4s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 66
Address: Beedham’s Court
Occupation (if given): Hawker
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 2s and 6d for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 49
Address: 6 Scriveners Court
Occupation (if given): Charwoman
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Provisions 2s and 6d.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 34
Address: Sheperdson's Yard
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): None.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 70
Address: Ogram’s Passage
Occupation (if given): Hawker
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 3s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 30
Address: 2 Ogram’s Passage
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: Cathrine (wife, 30), Children; George (9), Matilda (4), Mary J (3), James (9 months).
Relief given (if documented): Provisions 5s.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 49
Address: 6 Scriveners Court
Occupation (if given): Charwoman
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Provisions 2s and 3d.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 74
Address: Shilleto’s Yard
Occupation (if given): None
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 4s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 76
Address: Beedhame’s Court
Occupation (if given): None.
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 4s and 6d for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 55
Address: Beedhame’s Court
Occupation (if given): Hair teaser, Hunter & Smallpage
Dependents: Helen (wife, 53)
Relief given (if documented): 3s and 6d for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 73
Address: Shilleto’s Yard
Occupation (if given): None.
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 5s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 55
Address: Beedham's Court
Occupation (if given): Charwomen
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Provisions 2s and 6d.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 57
Address: Beedham's Court
Occupation (if given): Rag & Bone Gatherer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Provisions 4s and 4d.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 57
Address: Beedham's Court
Occupation (if given): Rag & Bone Gatherer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): None.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 78
Address: Hicktons Court
Occupation (if given): None
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 3s and 6d for 4 weeks
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 55
Address: Beedham's Court
Occupation (if given): Charwoman
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Provisions 2s and 3d.
Ward name or number: 22

Age of applicant: 79
Address: 40 North Street
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 53
Address: 3 All Saints Court
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 74
Address: Armitage’s, North Street
Occupation (if given): Cook
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 0
Address: Penitentiary
Occupation (if given): None
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 72
Address: 14 North Street
Occupation (if given): Baker
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 5s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 55
Address: 6 Tanner's Moat
Occupation (if given): Laundress
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): None.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 65
Address: Mackintosh’s Yard
Occupation (if given): None
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 4s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 79
Address: Johnson's Buildings
Occupation (if given): None
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 3s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 69
Address: Blundy's Yard
Occupation (if given): Rag & Bone Gatherer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 2s and 6d for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 72
Address: 14 North Street
Occupation (if given): Baker
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 5s for 12 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 79
Address: 7 Peart's Court
Occupation (if given): None
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 5s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 60
Address: 40 North Street
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 35
Address: Yorkshire Hussar
Occupation (if given): Engine Driver
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 59
Address: 3 All Saints Court
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 67
Address: 40 North Street
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 69
Address: 9 Toft Green
Occupation (if given): None.
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 3s and 6d for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 71
Address: Padgetts, North Street
Occupation (if given): Blacksmith
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 68
Address: 6 Pearts Court
Occupation (if given): Charwoman
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 2s and 6d for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 65
Address: 10 Railway Street
Occupation (if given): Caretaker
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 4s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 50
Address: Hicktons Court
Occupation (if given): None
Dependents: Patrick (9).
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 67
Address: 40 North Street
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 48
Address: 35 North Street
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 28
Address: 5 Tanner Row
Occupation (if given): Sand catcher
Dependents: Jane (wife, 24), children 7, 3 and 9 months.
Relief given (if documented): Provisions, 3s and 9d.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 79
Address: 40 North Street
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse. Given 1s and 6d for a cab.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 72
Address: 26 James Street
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 3s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 64
Address: Shepardson’s Buildings
Occupation (if given): Charwoman
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 3s.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 35
Address: 28 Tanner Street
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: Wife & 4 children.
Relief given (if documented): Provisions, 5s & 6s for 4 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 45
Address: Padgetts Rotto Street
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 62
Address: White House, North Street
Occupation (if given): Charwoman
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 4s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 35
Address: 28 Tanner Street
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: Jessie (wife,33), children; John (12), Alfie (11), Mary (9), Florence (7).
Relief given (if documented): None.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 40
Address: 22 Tanner Row
Occupation (if given):
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 50
Address: Blundy's Yard
Occupation (if given): Fitter
Dependents: Martha (wife, 56).
Relief given (if documented): Provisions, 3s.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 17
Address: 12 All Saints Court
Occupation (if given): Servant
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 34
Address: 2 Providence Place
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: Gertrude (wife, 31), children; Ernest(8), Elizabeth (4), Jos Henry (1 1/2).
Relief given (if documented): Provisions 3s and 6d.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 66
Address: Sherwoods Yard
Occupation (if given): None
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 4s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 30
Address: 7 Wellington Row
Occupation (if given): None
Dependents: Children; Catherine (8), May (6) Robert (3), Joseph William (8 months).
Relief given (if documented): 11s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 89
Address: 2 Rougier Street
Occupation (if given): None
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): 4s for 13 weeks.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 28
Address: Tanner Row
Occupation (if given): Sand catcher
Dependents: Jane (wife, 24), children; Elsie (7), Charles (3),John (9 months).
Relief given (if documented): Provisions, 3s and 9d.
Ward name or number: 21

Age of applicant: 57
Address: 35 North Street
Occupation (if given): Labourer
Dependents: None.
Relief given (if documented): Ordered to Workhouse.
Ward name or number: 21