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Admission and discharge books kept by the Master of City Institution/The Grange (previously York Workhouse).
The terms 'vagrants', 'casuals' or 'the casual poor' were used in reference to individuals who were homeless, destitute and wandered (tramped) from place to place.

Entries include name; age; gender; occupation; place of sleeping the previous night; date of admission and date of discharge; next destination; in some cases the task performed to earn relief is recorded.

Includes name; dependents; parish; date of admission and date of discharge.
Note that the full admission books for this period do not survive.

Admission and discharge books kept by the Master of the York Workhouse and successor institutions.
Includes name; age; occupation; religion; parish/ward; date of admission and discharge; and other observations.

Includes admission and discharge books for the inmates of the York Workhouse (later called the City Institution and The Grange); admission and discharge books for the casual (wandering) poor; and porters' admission and discharge books.

Comprises records relating to the admission, discharge and maintenance of inmates of the York Workhouse, which was later known at the City Institution and then The Grange). Relief granted within the workhouse was termed 'indoor relief' as opposed to 'outdoor relief' which was granted to the poor in their own homes (i.e.outside the Workhouse).

Also includes records relating to the staffing and administration of the Workhouse.

From Robert Penty to Guardians to quit the field in Fulford

To John Bacon

Prepared by Pritchett & Son, signed by John Bacon

Agreement between Robert Penty and the Guardians of the York Poor Law Union, to rent a field for 30 guineas per annum with provision for Guardians to erect a temporary Fever Hospital

Comprises minutes, agreement, specifications, tenders and invoices

Dividends to be received in 3% annuities

Consideration £270

Sold to Rev J D Jefferson

Sold to Rev J D Jefferson

Poor Law Commission direction regarding sale four cottages, being poor houses. [Printed]

Poor Law Commission order to sell four cottages, being poor houses. [Printed]

Order and directions for sale; conditions of sale; correspondence; and conveyances.

Conveyance of land in Clifton

Comprises declaration and copy conveyance.

List of furniture in Vagrants' Office

Includes draft and final tenancy agreements, correspondence and other papers.

Correspondence regarding William Brierley's scheme and award of contract to Brightside Foundry and Engineering Company

Recommendation of acceptance of tender from Hunter & Smallpage

Comprises tenders; committee decisions and estimate of costs

Tenders from bedstead suppliers

For premises in Marygate called Elston's Buildings. Rent £23 per annum.

For additional pauper accommodation

Comprises copy agreement and demise.

Tenders from pharmacy suppliers

Tenders, specifications and bills of quantities from companies for installation of the Hot Water system.

Also covering letter