Research 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 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 relating to public houses, schools and postcards relating to York.
Sem títuloResearch notes relating to bellmen and bellringers in York.
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 títuloIncludes papers on the Boer War and First World War memorials in York. Please see file descriptions for more detailed information.
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 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 títuloIncludes colour photographs of drawings and paintings, believed to have been used in the work 'York Through the Eyes of the Artist.'
Sem títuloIncludes tradesmen's bills and correspondence of H A Hudson.
Sem títuloMicrofiche of the International Genealogical Index, Yorkshire region (as at 1992), as well as other genealogical resources.
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 títuloPublished river charts relating to the navigation of rivers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Sem títuloIncludes bundles relating to Castle Howard, churches and merchants, Whitby and Leeds.
Sem títuloTwo bundles of photocopied maps and plans of York and the surrounding area.
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 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 títuloThe records relate to the closure and reopening the pub, which was also known as the Ackhorne during its history.
Sem títuloHeld in a ringbinder folder. Includes newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes.
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 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 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 títuloThe cuttings relate to the launch of Hugh Murray's book on historic pubs in and around York.
Sem títuloThe cuttings relate to the closure of the Tap and Spile and Ackhorne pubs.
Sem títuloThe cuttings relate to the reopening of the Tap and Spile and Ackhorne pubs.
Sem títuloThe letters relate to pub names and terminology.
Sem títuloPublished magazines about York, including editions of City Life.
Sem títuloScrapbooks relating to York buildings and weather, and places of interest.
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 títuloIncludes one file specifically on the Grand Opera House (previously the Electric Theatre) and one file of newspaper cuttings on other York venues.
Sem títuloNewspaper cuttings on York schools and their activities. Some cuttings are arranged by school.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 títuloIncludes notes on York goldsmiths and silversmiths, including details of wills, and copies of secondary source material.
Sem títuloNotes on the wills of goldsmiths, arranged alphabetically.
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 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 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 títuloMaterial for a book on York Silver by William Lee.
Sem títuloYork Goldsmiths and Silversmiths: A first alphabetical check list compiled by Hugh Murray.
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 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 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 títuloThe papers relate to the publication of the 'Directory of York Goldsmiths.'
Sem títuloTyped lists of Goldsmith Freemen arranged alphabetically. Some numbered pages, 12 - 79 but many without numbers.
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 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 títuloList of Goldsmith Freemen, marked 'Old List' and folder marked 'dups'.
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 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 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 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 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 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 títuloCopy of 'Monuments and memorials' by C E Hessey (d.1874). 2 copies.
Sem títuloIncludes extracts from the minute books.
Sem títuloIncludes table of fees and charges. 2 copies.
Sem títuloIncludes 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 correspondence with people erecting memorials etc.
Sem títuloTwo bundles of general correspondence.
Sem títuloIncludes historical notes; Deed of Settlement 1924; notes on the history of York Cemetery; correspondence; extracts from minute books 1952-1966; list of types of tombs and other notes; Cemetery trail leaflets and papers regarding the chronology of the cemetery.
Sem títuloIncludes papers regarding individuals; list of graves and locations (with correspondence); obituaries and death announcements; and Fawkes and Hawkesworth pedigrees.
Sem títuloIncludes VAT refund correspondence; act to further to amend the laws concerning the Burial of the Dead 14 August 1855; plans for public use and access; description of conditions in York 19th century to the 1930s; notes by Hugh Murray and architects drawings of the Gatehouse and Lodge.
Sem títuloIncludes papers on bereavement services; poverty in York; cemetery trails; graves; regulations for burial grounds 19th century; Leeds General Cemetery notes by Hugh Murray; 1941 ARP document; and offprints of articles on cemeteries by Julie Rugg and Catherine Crompton.
Sem títuloNewspaper cuttings regarding the cemetery and cremation reports of Cemetery Committee 1910, 1911 and 1913; as well as Hugh Murray's handwritten notes.
Sem títuloFriends of York Cemetery agendas and meeting papers.
Sem títuloWardens Reports, as well as minutes and agendas.
Sem títuloWardens Reports, as well as minutes and agendas.
Sem títuloIncludes York Cemetery, maps, plans, aerial photograph and isometric plan, as well as headstone and monument designs. Also includes mourning hearse, share certificates (copies) and notes in Hugh Murray's hand.
Sem títuloWardens Reports, as well as minutes and agendas.
Sem títuloHandwritten notes regarding ground work and maintenance at York Cemetery.
Sem títuloFriends of York Cemetery agendas for meetings and Wardens reports.
Sem títuloPapers regarding placing a register on a computer database.
Sem títuloHandwritten notes and photocopies of photographs.
Sem títuloHandwritten notes and photocopies relating to local undertakers.
Sem títuloCorrespondence regarding an indemnity agreement and cemetery liquidation.
Sem títuloChronology and statistics regarding the cemetery and national burials.
Sem títuloPhotocopies of graphs regarding cemetery staffing; and handwritten notes and costs of burials from 1856-1962 (incomplete series).
Sem títuloIncludes printed leaflets; Friends of the Cemetery guided tours 1993-1999 (much duplication); documents containing general information, and papers regarding cemetery care.
Sem títuloNotes on varied types or categories of people buried in the cemetery.
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