Showing 80 results

Includes report of the General Committee to the Supporters of the National Gas Congress and Exhibition 1913, statement of accounts 1912-1914 and list of contributions from gas undertakings.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Regarding the Klonne gasholder explosion at La Louviere in Belgium 1932. Includes correspondence, newspaper cuttings, reports, reports of experiments carried out, pressure charts and drawings of details of the gasholder.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Correspondence and reports by H. E. Bloor regarding the explosion in a Klonne gas holder at La Louviere, Belgium on 4/10/1932.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Some correspondence but mainly expert reports from a variety of sources (including H.E.Bloor) on the inspections at La Louviere and suggestions regarding possible causes of the explosion.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Hand written report on the probable sequence of events that led to the explosion, with calculations to support the theory.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

In July 1932 a joint committee of representatives of the National Gas Council and the British Commercial Gas Association was set up to consider the supply of gas to Government Departments, County Councils etc.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Regarding the invention of humidification by means of domestic heating apparatus by H.E.Bloor. Hand written and typed copies of a description of the apparatus.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Provisional patent specification for 'Improvements in or relating to cinematographic films and cameras' i.e. a camera producing three-dimensional films. Also includes correspondence regarding a humidification / air-conditioning invention, patent specification.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Includes correspondence regarding a robot illuminated sign lit by gas, patent specification and some correspondence regarding the cigarette paper made from tobacco stalks.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Correspondence with Franklin Thorp (Engineers, Patentees and Scientific Apparatus Manufacturers) regarding H. E. Bloor’s idea for the manufacture of cigarette paper from tobacco (samples included) and their unsuccessful attempts to sell the idea.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Correspondence regarding the cigarette paper made from tobacco between A. H. Downes-Shaw (Imperial Tobacco), J. H. Player (Nottingham) and J. N. Derbyshire (accountant, Nottingham).

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Regarding sliding scale provisions.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Correspondence between George Beloe Ellis, Solicitor and Chartered Patent Agent, London and H.E.Bloor regarding a licence agreement with The Horstmann Gear Company Limited, Bath for the production of the Nublor Pilot Caps invented by H.E.Bloor.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Includes correspondence between H.E.Bloor and the Horstmann Gear Co. Ltd. regarding the production under licence and the naming of the Newblor Pilot Caps, as well as 1952/53 letters regarding royalty payments.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Correspondence regarding the price of the Newblor Pilot Cap 1934-1935. Also includes a letter explaining the make up of the Horstmann Gear Co. Ltd. 1949.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Regarding the York Citizens Theatre Trust set up to run the Theatre Royal. H.E.Bloor was a shareholder and Director of the Trust. Includes minutes of meetings, correspondence, newspaper cuttings and Memorandum and Articles of Association.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Provisional Patent Specification for a clip for attaching a flexible tube to the nipple of a gas/water fitting. Also includes correspondence with prospective purchasers of his gas by-pass and the extension of the patent on it.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Correspondence regarding an arrangement between H. E. Bloor and Bentley Engineering for H. Bentley to rent space at Minster Engineering for storage and manufacturing. H. Bentley runs into financial difficulties, apparently owing H. E. Bloor money.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Report by H. E. Bloor on the effects of World War I on the gas industry. Includes a report on the British Gas Industry by Bernard de Comminges and letters from him dated 1936.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Held on the Knavesmire, York July 1937. Includes cuttings from the Yorkshire Herald, Yorkshire Evening Press and the Yorkshire Post.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Chairman H E Bloor. Minutes of monthly Committee meetings.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Chairman H.E.Bloor.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Consulting Engineer H. E. Bloor. Includes blue prints and contract with Gibbons Bros. Ltd., Dudley.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Circular letter sent to York factories and engineering firms trying to set up an 'Emergency Services Organisation' where men, materials and tools which would be pooled in order to get a factory or business back into production as quickly as possible.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Committee member H. E. Bloor. Minutes of Committee meetings and correspondence.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Regarding gas companies in financial difficulties. Some correspondence but mainly minutes of meetings of the Gas Council (H.E.Bloor – Member), Negotiating Committee of the National Gas Council (H.E.Bloor – Member).

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Correspondence regarding the appointment of H. E. Bloor as a director of M. A. Craven and Son Ltd.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Governor H. E. Bloor 1945/46. Correspondence regarding the running and repair of the Hall, agendas of meetings, notes of minutes, copies of speeches, arrangements for various ceremonies, accounts for catering, newspaper cuttings etc.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Correspondence between Urquhart-Dykes and Lord (Chartered Patent Agents, London), H. E. Bloor and the Horstmann Gear Co. Ltd. regarding the extension of the patent on the Newblor Pilot Cap.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Shareholder and Director H. E. Bloor. Includes balance sheets for the year ended 30th June 1952 for the Theatre Royal, York and The Opera House, Scarborough, summary of the accounts of the Opera House between 1946 and 1952, and a few related letters.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

The file is empty.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Copy of a speech given on the 100th birthday of James Melrose, director of the Gas Company, 5/8/1928. Includes letters of congratulation from businesses associated with the Gas Company, letters of condolence following his death in February 1929 and obituary.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Documents relating to the report in BLO/1/6.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Arbitrator H E Bloor.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Correspondence and reports regarding a damages claim made by Mrs T. W. Magson, 17, Emerald Street when she tripped over a flagstone reinstated by the Gas Company in Warwick Street following a repair of a gas leak.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Correspondence regarding the appointment of A. Allanson as Manager of Minster Engineering (Chairman H. E. Bloor), as well as evidence collected by H. E. Bloor about the poor performance of A. Allanson and his alleged conspiracy with Rymer of Bootham Engineering.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Correspondence regarding the Klonne gasholder built built by them at York (NB La Louviere), problems with the packing rings, the lift, problems with the passport of the German Erector in York and grease leaking round the rivets.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Application for the position of Engineer and Manager, with references attached. Also includes the Annual Report of the Gas Department of the City of Carlisle.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Apparently returned undelivered.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

With handwritten draft.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Between the dates 1050 and 1795. Includes notes for an article or address about the origin of coinage, the pound sterling and the value of money over the centuries.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

The letter regrets the adverse effects that the war was having on Christmas and thanks them for the money they sent to him to bring some poor people a little comfort.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Regarding the resignation of some of the governors of the Scarborough Opera House over the decision to close it for part of the year.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Sarcastic prayer and hymn alluding to the lethargy and inefficiency of Civil Servants.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Designs for an improved bird scarer.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

An improved clip to hold two panes of glass together at an angle to form a garden cloche.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

A type of hand cart with a tipping body for ease of emptying the contents.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Bearings with spiral grooves cut in them to improve lubrication.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Instruments such as scissors, secateurs, shears etc made with an integral gripping mechanism which holds the material to be cut.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

The fitting of curved feet to sticks and crutches so that the user is held at a constant distance from the ground.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Hand made examples of motor mower repair order forms for use by Minster Engineering which fold up ready for posting.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Address given after his election to President. 2 copies.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Article reviewing the activities of the British Commercial Gas Association and a copy of the Bulletin of the British Commercial Gas Association, Vol. X. No. 102 in which the article is printed on page 127.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Tables listing the price of gas in Districts of England and Wales. 2 copies.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

H. E. Bloor’s report and recommendations for the reconstruction of the York Gas Works plus the report by Corbet Woodall and Son, Civil Engineers, London on which it was based.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Paper by H. E. Bloor read before the North of England Gas Managers’ Association. 2 copies.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Report by H. E. Bloor discussing the ways in which the increased cost of coal could be passed on to the gas consumer.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Letter written by H. E. Bloor in response to a humorous article in the Methodist Recorder in which, as part of a story, it was reported that a Minister had to descend from the pulpit to light some gas lamps in his church.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Address given by H. E. Bloor to the Yorkshire Division of the National Gas Council and the Yorkshire Commercial Section of the Manchester Association of Gas Engineers.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Suggestions and observations.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Article written by H. E. Bloor suggesting that fuel rationing would not be necessary if miners worked harder and there was less absenteeism. Also includes a letter to the Yorkshire Post expressing the same ideas, and 'A National Fuel Policy'.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Fanciful story along the lines of the parable about the talents. 2 copies.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Advice to prospective authors. 2 copies.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Subtitled 'Laddy'. Story about the last days of the Bloors’ aged dog told from the perspective of the dog. The dog looks forward to Easter when master Ken (the Bloors’ son) will be home from boarding school but it becomes paralysed and is put to sleep.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Paper by H. E. Bloor read to the Illuminating Engineering Society entitled 'Floodlighting by Gas' with reference to its successful use in York. Also includes a copy of Illuminating Engineer, Vol. XXVIII, February 1935 in which the paper is reproduced.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Regarding sliding scale provisions.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

2 copies.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

The envelope contains seven photographs of old gas fires and other gas appliances.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Also includes a list of co-operative tar schemes nationwide, and minutes of a meeting with the Tar Controller 24/4/1942.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Written by H. E. Bloor in the Gas Journal 1/5/1946. Includes a relevant page from the journal and two letters of thanks.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Application for revision of the sliding scale. Includes sections on the history of the sliding scale, the special circumstances of the York Gas Company and why the sliding scale should be revised. Typed copy and a more complete hand written copy.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

File with the text of an address and a list of lantern slides. Please note, the original lantern slides were not deposited with the archives service.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Clauses 5 & 6. Report (by the Company Accountant?) explaining the implications of the clauses with regard to gas charges.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

The correspondence is apparently commenting on the above report and reviewing the methods of charging for gas. Includes a list of members of the Gas Charges Committee.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

2 copies.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Includes cuttings from the First World War, report of the presentation to H E Bloor on leaving Carlisle Gas Works, cuttings from the Second World War dealing with some of its more controversial aspects, H. E. Bloor’s son’s capture by the Italians etc.

PLEASE ORDER THESE ITEMS ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE