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Correspondence, copies of photographs and articles regading the history of the Glassworks. Most of this material was created by John Pratt, Former Chairman of the Company.

Photographs taken during the closure and demolition of the Glassworks.

Photographs the Glassworks Factory furnaces during use.

Photographs the Glassworks Factory with the existing funnel and again with new proposed desgn by Tom Adams Design Associates.

Photographs of the interior of furnaces 'A' and 'C' at the Glassworks before, during and after refurbishment works.

Photographs of the interior of furnaces 'A' and 'C' at the Glassworks before, during and after refurbishment works. These photograph albums include indexes.

Reproduction of a staff photograph from The York Glass Company Cutting Shop, the predecesor to Redfearns National Glass company.

Photographs largely relating to the refurbishment of furnaces at the Glass Factory. Also includes a staff photograph from York Glass Co, tower design concept images and demolition photographs.

Consignment note (Stock Records) return to office forms for excess stock returned to various clients of Redfearns upon the closure of the plant in York. Also includes examples of sample equipment disposal forms.

Deeds and supporting legal documents relating to the Redfearns factory site, Fishergate, York.

Various deeds and supporting legal documents relating to the Redfearns factory site, Fishergate, York. Also includes a loose, boxed, wax seal. It is not clear which document this seal once belonged.

Typescript list of deeds relating to the Redfearns factory site. Note that not all the documents on this list have survived in this collection so there will be gaps.

Deeds and supporting legal documents relating to the Redfearns factory site, Fishergate, York.

Plans for a temporary building for drying, mixing and storage of materials. Also includes copy of planning application.

Plans for Glassworks Factory and surrounding wall.

Plans relating to proposed rebuilt of the boundary walls between the factory and the River Foss.

Includes plans on proposed canteen site and block plan of premises. Also includes a copy of the planning application.

Includes plans on proposed warehouse location, 1st and 2nd floor plans and building elevation. Also includes a copy of the planning application.

Includes plans on proposed storage tank, Browney Dyke, river plan and elevation, covered way to warehouse and general factory plan.

List of drawings relating to the premises and machinery of the Glassworks. Also included is a separate printed list of drawings. Neither list appears to sit with the sequence of drawings held in this collection/

Digital and artistic interpretations of planned work to build a new National Glass Works site in Nether Poppleton. Known as Project 'B'. Includes different versions of the project.

Plan of Glassworks premises along the towpath of the River Foss.

Floor Plan of the Glassworks Factory.

Includes plan of premises and ware control department plan and section. Also includes a copy of a planning application for the site.

Plans of the riverside settlement showing survey lines.

Plans of the riverside fanhouse site.

Plans of the riverside fanhouse site.

Plans of the river wall and river level in accordance with the Glass Factory site.

Plans of different technical pieces of machinery held within the Glass Factory.

Progress chart and cross section for new and retaining river wall.

Various plans for proposed covered yard.

Layout plan of the vacuum pump house. Also includes factory plan and a copy of the planning application

Plan of proposed additions to National Glassworks to provide a new canopy and lift. Also includes a copy of the planning application.

Plan of proposed sand and lime store with planning application.

Plans include those relating to proposed extensions, land on which the Factory is built, layout and floor plans of the factory and proposed gas producing plant.

Includes plan of proposed river water screen. Also includes a copy of the planning application.

Includes plan and typical section plan for the ware controller department. Also includes a typical section plan.

Yard extension plan to cover over yard. Includes associated correspondence.

Part of the loading dock plan.

Elevations and plans of the furnace house and general Glassworks premises plans. Also includes a copy of the planning application.

Plans of proposed new ware controller department plans

Plans of proposed new warehouse design and various premises plans and sections of the buildings.

Block plan of the premises and plan of the warehouse covered walkway.

Plans of the factory premises and adjoining property including proposed alterations to the premises. Also includes a copy of the planning application.

Plans for proposed alterations to the factory canteen. Also includes a copy of the planning application.

Plans include those relating to proposed extensions, land on which the Factory is built, layout and floor plans of the factory and proposed furnace shop.

Various technical plans relating to the land, factory and interior floor plans of the Glassworks. These plans are copies of originals and many contain copies of the planning application required to make alterations to the site.

Details of an industrial noise survey carried out as part of a B.G.I.R.A project on noise within the Glass Container Manufacturing Industry. Includes noise levels detected during different stages of production.

Details of the capacity of the factory furnaces monitored over time.

Includes notes, correspondence and detailed specification plans of the sprinkler sytem in the factory. Discussions include the need for the updated system and what was installed.

Records relating to the upkeep and management of the factory including the updating and monitoring of features such as the sprinker systems, factory noise and expansion works.

Individual fixtures and fittings listed for all different departments of the company.

Individual plant held across all different departments of the company. 1 section includes an annotated copy.

Individual machinery and items listed at gross replacement cost and market vaue based on existing use.

Lists of property and machinery held by Redfearns including some valuation of property worth in 1981.

Records relating to land and factory of the Glassworks. Included are deeds relating to land and property ownership, plans of the site and factory, inventories and valuations on the machinery and assets of the company. Also included are specifications relating to specific elements of the factory's upkeep and paperwork regarding the return of stock upon the closure of the Plant.

Notebook of John Parminter including details of a Basic Training Course for Redfearns staff. Includes diagrams of machinary and health and safety information.

Includes typescript infomation regarding company policy, training, standard weekly wages, rotas and holidays.

A guide to the completion of new declaration forms.

Includes details of shift allowance, wages, disputes and holidays.

Regarding supplementary payments to N.J.I.C workers by members of the A.G.C.M and regulations convering Sorters and Founders.

Includes details of rules such as overtime, public holidays, smoking, tool allowance and welfare. 2 copies.

Includes details of the functions and objectives of the group. Also includes the constitution and details of meetings.

Accident book including details of accident sustained and the personal details of employees.

Includes details of how to contribute and benefits. 3 copies.

Various records relating to the management of staff at the Factory including rules fo various funds and groups, staff manual, training course notes and an accident book for the Canteen.

Index to the general and client files of the company. Note that not all files in this index have survivied as part of this archive so there may be gaps.

Glass product design specifications, sketches and drawings some with covering notes realting to different clients and designs created by the company.

Glass product design specifications, sketches and drawings some with covering notes realting to different clients and designs created by the company.

General files of design specifications and sketches for clients and glass designs created by the company.

Includes sketches and drawings for round screw jars.

Includes drawings for jar designs.

Includes drawings for meat paste jars.

Includes blueprints, sketches and drawings for different types of dispensing bottles.

Includes drawings and specifications for oval flint bottle.

Includes sketches and drawings for 'Kilkof' and other medicine bottles.

Includes drawings for 'O.K' Sauce bottle.

Includes drawings for modern glass jug design.

Includes drawings for lightweight ink bottles.

Includes drawings for Alka-Seltzer bottles. Also includes correspondence with the business.

Includes drawings for gripe water bottles.

Includes drawings for various bottle designs.

Includes drawings for Whisky decanters. Also includes some correspondence with the company.

Detailed drawing for screw cap bottle detail.

Includes drawings for Eno's jar, tablet bottles and tablet jars. Also includes some correspondence with the company.

Includes drawings for lettered panel cough syrup bottles and tablet bottles.

Includes sketches and drawings of 'Croxley Ink' bottles. Note that this file is labelled as Horroks & Watson but the contents do not contain anything relating to this company.

Includes drawing of basic bottle design.

Includes drawings for disinfectant and other household cleaning bottles. Also includes some correspondence with the company.

Includes drawings for Yorkshire Relish bottles.

Includes drawings for liniment bottles. Also includes correspondence with the company.

Includes drawings for meat paste jars. Also includes labels for fish paste.

Includes drawings for 'Sebbix' bottles and Sanatogen jars.

Drawing for Deskey Style personal Drene bottle.

Includes drawings for a round penicillin bottle.

Includes drawings for round bottles.

Includes drawings for squash bottles and jam jars.

Includes blueprints, sketches and drawings for disinfectant and Penicillin bottles.

Includes drawing, sketches and blueprints for tablet bottles. Also includes some correspondence with Boots regarding the design.

Includes drawings for round sauce bottles