Includes Cemetery hall file with manuscript notes in Hugh Murray's hand; and plan of cemetery with locations of graves of York Mayors and descriptions / mini biographies.
Sem títuloIncludes table of fees and charges. 2 copies.
Sem títuloIncludes extracts from the minute books.
Sem títuloCopy of 'Monuments and memorials' by C E Hessey (d.1874). 2 copies.
Sem títuloIncludes Driffield Memorial Company accounts December 1952-December 1955, including sheets of accounts of York Cemetery Company and Memorandum of Association June 1952-December 1955. Also includes correspondence and printed accounts.
Sem títuloIncludes files relating to the history and development of York Cemetery, such as plans and memorial information, as well as papers regarding the liquidation of the cemetery. Also includes details of monumental inscriptions.
Sem títuloMiscellaneous notes mainly regarding silver. Includes several pages of the Hargrove family pedigree and correspondence from Sessions about publication of W. Lee's 'York Silver'.
Sem títuloPhotocopies of documents relating to English Plate, Acts of Pariament and York Memorandum Books re quality control. Includes a list of marks on York plate.
Sem títuloIncludes list of York Goldsmiths by R.C. Hope; photocopies of duty paid at York Assay Office 1805 - 1821; lists of references to York Goldsmiths and photocopies of 'York Assay Office' and 'Marks on York Plate'.
Sem títuloIncludes exhibition catalogue entitled 'York Silver', Christopher Warner 1978, envelope of copies and notes on Lee's silver; notes by Sessions and lists for Lee's silver publication.
Sem títuloList of Goldsmith Freemen, marked 'Old List' and folder marked 'dups'.
Sem títuloPhotocopy of 'Old English Plate' pp. 101-127; list of Goldsmith Freemen (arranged chronologically); photocopy of 'The Plate of the City Companies of York' by Charles Oman.
Sem títuloPapers grouped by Hugh Murray: notes and photocopies of Huntington Collection, York, silverware by Mrs E.M. Sessions; Sessions correspondence regarding York silver booklist; list of Freemen Goldsmiths; photocopy of 'Notes on printers and printing'; and typed list of York Silversmiths.
Sem títuloTyped lists of Goldsmith Freemen arranged alphabetically. Some numbered pages, 12 - 79 but many without numbers.
Sem títuloThe papers relate to the publication of the 'Directory of York Goldsmiths.'
Sem títuloVarious documents including list of goldsmiths from 1272-1558; members of York Mercers' Guild 1420-1502; article on Yorkshire Water; the latter days of York Assay office - article; booklet on York Silver 1475-1858; YAYAS Times November 1996 and YPS annual Report 1965.
Sem títuloDirectory of York Goldsmiths and Silversmiths by H. Murray, as well as an article on Christopher Harrington, York 1614. Includes a list of names.
Sem títuloList of jewellers and goldsmiths, under the jurisdiction of York Dean and Chapter, as well as passages from York House Books regarding goldsmiths and associated correspondence.
Sem títuloYork Goldsmiths and Silversmiths: A first alphabetical check list compiled by Hugh Murray.
Sem títuloMaterial for a book on York Silver by William Lee.
Sem títuloIncludes photocopies of 'Charlotte Beebe Wilbour Collection of English Silver' and 'Marks on York Plate', as well as Tennants Catalogue 1997, 'Goldsmiths' Review' 1997-8, photocopies of papers on marks, manuscript checklist of 'York Silversmiths and their works' by W. Lee, C. Warner and E.M. Sessions.
Sem títuloHugh Murray's 'A Directory of York Goldsmiths, Silversmiths and associated Craftsmen': proofs of illustrations and prelims and a link batch of manuscript notes.
Sem títuloLengthy correspondence and notes about the proposed publication of W. Lee's book on York silver. The correspondence is mainly between Sessions, Lee and W.B. Morrell. Includes attempts to raise funds in 1979 and 1980.
Sem títuloNotes on the wills of goldsmiths, arranged alphabetically.
Sem títuloIncludes notes on York goldsmiths and silversmiths, including details of wills, and copies of secondary source material.
Sem títuloThese materials were originally stored as loose items alongside the collection, due to their size. They have been grouped together by the archivist. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloFiles relating to heraldry in York and elsewhere. Includes transcripts of a series of lectures carried out by Hugh Murray on the subject, and details of ecclesiastical heraldry. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloTwo British Library microfilms and one from North Yorkshire County Record Office. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloOriginal archival documents retained by, or acquired by, Hugh Murray during the course of his research. In most cases the provenance of these items is not recorded.
Sem títuloFiles of additional papers which cannot be easily classified into series. Please see file and item level desciptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloFiles relating to the role of the Royal Family, their connection with York, and Royal events. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloIncludes minutes and papers of meetings of the Friends of York Minster, as well as accounts and a letter to Hugh Murray thanking him for his service on the committee.
Sem títuloNewspaper cuttings on York schools and their activities. Some cuttings are arranged by school.
Sem títuloIncludes one file specifically on the Grand Opera House (previously the Electric Theatre) and one file of newspaper cuttings on other York venues.
Sem títuloFiles of handwritten notes, photocopied documents, newspaper cuttings and typescripts relating to photographs of York, early photographers and their work. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloScrapbooks relating to York buildings and weather, and places of interest.
Sem títuloPublished magazines about York, including editions of City Life.
Sem títuloThe letters relate to pub names and terminology.
Sem títuloThe cuttings relate to the reopening of the Tap and Spile and Ackhorne pubs.
Sem títuloThe cuttings relate to the closure of the Tap and Spile and Ackhorne pubs.
Sem títuloThe cuttings relate to the launch of Hugh Murray's book on historic pubs in and around York.
Sem títuloComplete booklet entitled 'The Last Two Centuries of Brewing in York' with printer's quotes. Also includes copies of the York 'Ale License' 1822 to 1828.
Sem títuloHandwritten notes on the reverse of personal correspondence. Includes coloured maps of York with some sort of referencing to pubs, pubs in York listed by A to Z of street names, list of Licensed Premises in the City of York (January 1969), History of Starre Inn, and an article entitled 'A Genuine and Superior Article: The Last Two Centuries of Brewing in York'.
Sem títuloIncludes an A to Z list of York pubs, computer matrix of pubs with landlords, list of licenses and licensing laws from the 13th century to the 20th century, letter against proposals for Monks Cross, and Church Recorders (NADFAS) literature.
Sem títuloHeld in a ringbinder folder. Includes newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes.
Sem títuloThe records relate to the closure and reopening the pub, which was also known as the Ackhorne during its history.
Sem títuloHardback handwritten notebook of Public Houses in York. Includes lists of different names for pubs. Also includes a facsimile of 'A Directory of Pubs in York 1450-2003', information about pubs in Acomb, and the history of a pub.
Sem títuloIncludes specific information on many individual York pubs, as well as more general information on the history of pubs in the city and the history of beer.
Sem títuloTwo bundles of photocopied maps and plans of York and the surrounding area.
Sem títuloIncludes bundles relating to Castle Howard, churches and merchants, Whitby and Leeds.
Sem títuloPublished river charts relating to the navigation of rivers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Sem títuloIncludes printed annual reports from York's Chief Constable, papers relating to Scarborough Bridge, public health, Layerthorpe slum clearance, the Lord Mayor's Heritage Working Group and industry and pollution in York. Also includes publications issued by City of York Council.
Sem títuloMicrofiche of the International Genealogical Index, Yorkshire region (as at 1992), as well as other genealogical resources.
Sem títuloIncludes tradesmen's bills and correspondence of H A Hudson.
Sem títuloIncludes colour photographs of drawings and paintings, believed to have been used in the work 'York Through the Eyes of the Artist.'
Sem títuloResearch notes on stained glass painters and stained glass windows. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloSeries of talks, and research notes for talks, compiled by Hugh Murray during the course of his work as a local historian. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloIncludes papers on the Boer War and First World War memorials in York. Please see file descriptions for more detailed information.
Sem títuloCollection of research files compiled by Hugh Murray, where the contents cannot be easily distributed into collated series. Please see individual file level descriptions for details of the contents of this very varied series.
Sem títuloResearch notes relating to bellmen and bellringers in York.
Sem títuloResearch notes relating to public houses, schools and postcards relating to York.
Sem títuloPapers relating to York Civic Trust, including meeting minutes, agendas, financial papers and project papers. Also includes papers relating to the Sheldon Memorial Trust Awards and Bishophill Action Plan 1972, which were co-located with the Civic Trust papers.
Sem títuloResearch notes compiled by Hugh Murray relating to Lord Mayors of York and other civic officials. Please see file level descriptions for more details information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloFiles of papers relating to classes taught by Hugh Murray over the course of his career.
Sem títuloCopies of Burdekin's Almanac, relating to the York area and published annually. Incomplete series.
Sem títuloResearch notes compiled by Hugh Murray on various churches and York Minster, as well as church graveyards. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloWorking papers relating to tramways, trolley buses and electric buses.
Sem títuloIncludes the York Corporation Act 1914, images of trolley vehicles, a copy of the book 'Horse Tramways of York', and associated correspondence.
Sem títuloIncludes working documents, council papers, press cuttings, and additional materials relating to the H Murray publication 'The Horse Tramways of York'. Also includes a railway chronology of York; and City of York report of the Tramways Committee 1909.
Sem títuloFurther draft sections and chapters of Hugh's manuscript, including sections 1 and 2, maps of York Centre including one coloured with 'original proposals', photostats of 'Some Facts and Comparisons' issued by York Independent Labour Party on the imminent vote to privatize the tramways, 'York Tramways Order 1879' as printed; 1881 draft Provisional Order, two original Provisional Orders dated 1878 and 1880, and photostat of share offer and opening of tramway extensions, including names and addresses.
Sem títuloPencil manuscript of Hugh's book 'Horse Tramways of York' 1880-1909, 140 pp., wired together.
Sem títuloIncludes Hugh Murray's manuscript with paste-ups, sections 3 - 4, (numbered in red) plus notes, manuscript timetables (c 1900), figures regarding tracks, expenses and receipts and population information. Also includes negotiations between York Corporation and the Tramways Company (1899-1906) plus report dated 1907 of agreement to sell the undertaking to the Corporation, memorandum on the position of the Tramways Company and proposals, poll of owners and ratepayers, and article from 'Modern Tramway' Magazine entitled 'Perspectives of Modern Tramways 1978.'
Sem títuloIncludes Hugh Murray's manuscript with paste-ups of draft pages, sections 1A and 1A2; correspondence regarding source booklets and photos of public notices regarding tramways 1878-1902.
Sem títuloHandwritten research notes compiled by Hugh Murray.
Sem títuloPress cuttings of the arguments for and against the council selling off the Lord Mayor's car number plate. Also includes facsimile of the 'Sheppee Overseas Special' about light steam commercial vehicles.
Sem títuloHistory of number plate DN7.
Sem títuloIncludes a list of boats with their owners, type, date and routes; newspaper cuttings, including a photocopy of the York Courant 27/5/1777; manuscript notes on re-used paper (including an invitation to a wedding); multiple copies of a York Waterworks invitation dated 1908; and a letter from Hugh Murray to the Royal Humane Society dated 1981, regarding life-saving medals.
Sem títuloIncludes a collection of short biographies on Hudson, Meysey-Thompson, Pease, Tennant and Stephenson.
Sem títuloIncludes details of the Light Railways Act 1896 and Tramway Act 1870, folded plan 1:500 of Micklegate area (c.1960), correspondence with Town Clerk 1879-1980, Hugh's scribbled notes, and additional pieces of correspondence.
Sem títuloIncludes press supplements on the closure of the carriage works and the opening of the National Railway Museum, photos and elevations of the railway offices, Station Hotel invoices and old publications.
Sem títuloNotes from papers of Lady Hewley's Charity held at North Yorkshire Record Office; paper on 'Quakers and Railways' by E. H. Milligan (two versions); and Hugh Murray manuscript on the 'Railway Influences on Buildings of York'.
Sem títuloIncludes manuscript and typed notes on the railway chronology of York; letters; York station history; plans and notes of a route round the two stations and details of the railway offices.
Sem títuloIncludes a York Press supplement; plans and notes of the Scarborough line through Clifton; Robert Bell memoir; South Yorkshire rail tour; Foss Islands branch information; British Rail Thirsk School; and plans for the site of the railway offices 1898.
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