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Manuscript letter from Mr Masterman regarding a Mr Thompson's propery in Acomb.

The group are a football team who competed in the league championships that year.

Framed and mounted etching showing Acomb Hall, The Kennels Acomb, Goldborough Hall, Micklegate Bar and Ribston Hall. By J Swain.

Includes the names of those in the photograph at the bottom of the mounting board.

Includes the celebration was organised by Acomb Local Committee

Includes 98 photographic prints (predominately colour) showing buildings in Acomb.

Includes 56 photographic prints (predominately colour) showing buildings in Acomb and Holgate, as well as 13 black and white earlier reproduction postcards.

Plastic case containing CD-ROM of images, photographic negatives and sheet of thumbnail prints.

Plastic case containing CD-ROM of images and sheet of thumbnail prints.

Plastic case containing CD-ROM of images and sheet of thumbnail prints. Some of the prints from this container appear to be in ACO/4/6/3.

Slipcase containing four photograph albums (labelled 57, 58, 59 and 60). The images were deposited with Acomb Local History Group; 2000-Present by Geoffrey Hodgson. Includes:

57: Illustrations for 'A History of Acomb' (photocopies only)
58: Acomb (mainly modern), Watson Street (old), Moseley's School, St Paul's
59: Countryside scenes, York Minster and Minster School
60: Houses, streets, countryside and building works.

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Photograph album presented to the Lord Mayor J.S. Rowntree by scholars of the Adult School, York on November 7th 1881 with lists of class members.

Contains balance sheets for various premises owned by the company across York detailing amounts for repairs, rents etc.

Collection of printed rules, reports etc., of Friends Sabbath Schools throughout England. Includes index.

The letter is announcing her own birth an hour ago. [The letter was written by her father, Henry Martin Aitken].

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Letter written by Lydia to her mother while away on a visit to Europe.

In the letter Lydia comments on the fact that she is disappointed that she has been unable to send the scarf she has knitted to Edith. Asks her mother to write to her whilst her father is away, and mentions Rose, Harry and Violet.

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Letter written by Lydia to her mother during her European trip. In it, she is wishing her mother happy birthday, enclosing a likeness. She is surprised that a time has been fixed for her return home, and asks her mother to come with her father to see her.

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Letter written by Rose to her mother from Radley's Hotel, Blackfriars [London]. In the letter Rose details a train journey from York to Kings Cross [London] with her father. They went to a promenade concert at Covent Garden Theatre.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, during a trip to London with his daughter Rose. The letter is addressed from Radley's Hotel to New Bridge, 4 Blackfriars [London].The letter includes an account of the visit so far, including visiting Covent Garden, and say that he will write tomorrow from Rouen or Paris.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken to his wife during a trip to Europe. The letter is addressed from Montmirail, France.

In the letter he talks about his train journey, and mentions the beautiful weather and scenery, as well as details of sightseeing in London. He will be travelling from Newhaven to Dieppe in six hours, then to Paris and Rouen and Dijon.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken to his wife during a trip to Europe. The letter is addressed from Paris. The letter details his journey from Montmirail to Geneva, and then his overnight express to Paris. Gives further travel plans about arriving home. He also states that he is sorry to hear about Elinor.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken from Bishopshill, York, in reply to his son's letter. He encourages him to study hard and encloses a list of correct spellings for him to learn which he got wrong. He sympathises about his lost umbrella, and talks about Mr Allis. The letter also includes details of his journey.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken to his wife while she is away on a trip to Europe. The letter details life at home, and asks her to write while she is in Europe.

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In the letter Henry Martin Aitken provides details of his home life and updates about family members still at home, with comments on the European journey being undertaken by his other children and his wife, with further instructions.

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Letter from [Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken]. He mentions the fact that he has received letters from Lydia and Rose, and talks about leaving tomorrow for Rotterdam, and then to Harwich.

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The letter announces the birth of Violet Aitken an hour ago, signed with her name. [The letter was written by her father, Henry Martin Aitken].

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Letter concerning a trip to Europe. He mentions that all are well, so the family are to enjoy their Rhine voyage.

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Letter written by [Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken]. The letter is written from the Hotel du Nord, Coblenz, Wiesbad, and mentions the fact that they are travelling to Heidelburg. Also mentions travelling with Harry.

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Letter from Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken. The letter is written from Neuwied. The letter talks about his travels through the German states, and the lack of luggage. Harry is travelling too. Also mentions that Henry goes to Rotterdam tomorrow, and then on to London.

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Letter written during a trip to Europe. In the letter, Harry talks about his trips to Wildbad, Carlsruhe and Heidelberg, as well as Mannheim and Mainz. He mentions swimming in the Rhine and the fact that Papa bought some books.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken. The letter is written from the Grand Hotel du Hollande. He mentions that he is travelling with Harry, and that they arrived last night from Frankfurt and Heidelberg. Tomorrow he is going to Wildbad, Durlach, Mannheim, Worms and Neuwied. Mentions the Russian Countess in Wiesbad playing the piano at night.

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Letter from Lydia to her sister Edith, including thoughts and encouragement for Edith's confirmation on Friday. The letter was written from Bishopshill [York].

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Letter from Lydia to her sisters. The letter was written from 54 Holgate Terrace, York. In the letter, Lydia describes that Edie has recently left. She saw HRH the Duke of Cambridge who was to inspect the new barracks, then to visit the Exhibition. She talks about the Grand Military Tournament in the Asylum fields, and mentions that Malton Ann's niece was acquitted at the Wakefield Sessions.

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Letter to her sister. Lydia is sending her three brooches, and tells her to be self-controlled and discreet.

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Unsigned letter written from 2 Elin Villas. The letter includes family news, and wishes her a Happy Birthday. Also mentions the fact that Bine is unwell.

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Unsigned letter written from Hillcrest, Whitby. In the letter the author asks for Charlie's address to be sent. Also encloses a blank cheque. Mentions the fact that she should get some good glasses to save your eyes, and the fact that the writer is going to Malton, then York soon. Talks about the sea at Whitby and Miss Fawcett.

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The letter includes an account of [visiting the Great Exhibition] in London on the first day of its opening, including descriptions of the crowds. The letter is written on headed paper from the Saracens Head Hotel, Snow Hill, London, however the writer describes that the hotel was full and they were forced to stay the night in Hayes. The end page is missing.

[The letter was written to Elizabeth Aitken, known as 'Dick', by her husband, Henry Martin Aitken].

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Letter was written from Holly Mount, Hampstead. The writer has been very poorly, and says 'please excuse the scrawl'. Encloses the Bishop of Hereford's speech. A note in another hand has written that the letter was written by Mama [Elizabeth Aitken] on 18 April 1896, the day before she died.

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Letter written from Southend-on-Sea, offering Edith her condolences [for the death of her mother], and apologises for the flowers being late.

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With original envelope.

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Small card listing the weights of family members. Includes weights for Else, Edie, Bine, Harry, Rose, Lydia, Mamma, and Papa.

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Writing on the paper reads 'Sent by Harry from Uckbrook September 1866. Gathered at Dale Abbey'.

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Includes two lists showing the dates Elizabeth Aitken planned to be in various locations.

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A copy of the 'Step by Step, or The Child's First Lesson Book, Part 1'. Writing on the inside cover reads 'Charlie purchased this book Mar 8 1875 being 5 years and nearly 6 months old'.

Also includes some loose sheets from a small printed diary containing handwritten verses.

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Written by [Henry Martin Aitken] to his daughter, Violet, on the occasion of his 43rd birthday. The letter was written as a keepsake for Violet to have in the future.

Violet is only one year old and is told not to eat this, her first letter.

The letter has been cut into three pieces.

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Written by [Henry Martin Aitken] to his son, Henry, on the occasion of his 43rd birthday, to say the he is thinking about his son. the letter mentions Henry's young sisters, Violet and Elizabeth, and hope's he [Henry] is looking after the family in his father's absence.

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Letter written by Henry Aitken, to his wife, Elizabeth (known as 'Dick'), from the New Bath Hotel, Rotterdam. The letter describes a journey from [York] to Rotterdam, via Hull, including a description of the sea journey and food onboard the ship. Having arrived in Rotterdam, Henry Aitken describes sightseeing, and promises to write again from Cologne.

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Letter written during a European journey, travelling with her father [Henry Martin Aitken]. The letter is written from Neuwied.

The letter mentions sightseeing in Rotterdam and the train journey to Cologne. They will then travel on to Bonn and Neuwied. The end page of the letter is missing.

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Letter written to her mother wishing her a Merry Christmas, from Neuwied.

In the letter Lydia declares her great love for her mother. She is ashamed of her previous behaviour and promises to be a much better daughter when she returns home. Mentions Edith, Bine, Harry and Rose, and wishes her a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Diary of Ebenezer Brown Allen, brother of Samuel J. Allen. Notes family births and deaths, and gives a summary of his early years.

Diary of Ebenezer Brown Allen, brother of Samuel J. Allen.

Diary of Ebenezer Brown Allen, brother of Samuel J. Allen.

Diary of Ebenezer Brown Allen, brother of Samuel J. Allen.

'Remarks on English Churches' by J. H. Markland, inscribed "The Rev. S. J. Allen from I.B.D., January 1847" and "Allen Foxley, K. W. 1901".

Notes on Antique and Armourial collections, including sketches of monuments, memorials and coats of arms in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Kent, Middlesex, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire.

Notes on Antique and Armourial collections, including letters and seals, in Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, Lancashire, Middlesex, Warwickshire, Westmorland and Yorkshire.

Notes on Antique and Armourial collections, including letters and seals, in Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Kent, London, Middlesex and Surrey.

Historical notes and drawings of churches, monuments and heraldry compiled by George Samuel Allen, elder son of S. J. Allen. Notes on the wrapping of this bundle were supplied by Allen Foxlet (25 December 1945).

Pencil Portrait of S. J. Allen by P. R. Nixon, with 3 copies.

Photograph of oak panel depicting 'King Robart', formerly in the screen of the refectory of Sawley Abbey, Yorkshire, bought by Harry Whittaker of Blackburn, 1944. Note on reverse supplied by A. Foxley.

Copy of letters and prayers of S. J. Allen, copied by Sarah Barbara Allen of Easingwold for her neice Mary Alice, daughter of S. J. Allen.

Copy of the published work 'The Ambler Family' by Louis Ambler, containing historical details of the branches of the Ambler family in West Yorkshire, York, Lincolnshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, London and America.

The leaflet contains details of the contents of the book, and included a tear-off slip to order the publication. The tear off slip has been used.

It is likely that this notice, relating to applications for pensions, was received by Thomas Ambler.

Financial information for R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Details of payment for gas by R W Anderson and Son Ltd., Tailors.

Details of purchases made by various customers of R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., tailors. Customers include the Yarbrough, Munby and Harewood families.

Financial information for R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors. Includes a couple of small clothing pattern design sketches.

Financial information for R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Stocks and Shares purchased by R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Details of purchases made by individual customers to R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors. Volumes are in alphabetical order.

Details of purchases made by individual customers to R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Policy for R W Anderson.

For an appprenticeship with R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Pattern books owned by R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors for various different clothing designs including trousers, waistcoats, dress wear, skirts and clothing alterations.

Club colour books for designs for Universities, military, clubs and society dress. External companies provided the fabric for this dress and R W Anderson would provide tailoring.

Club colour books for designs for Universities, military, clubs and society dress. Book supplied to R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors by James and Edwardes Ltd.

Includes some pencil financial information by R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Volume 1 - 1933-1934 and volume 2 1950-1951. Includes details of how each hunt should dress for day and evening.

Volumes 1-3. Includes sample clothing patterns and instructions on how to create certain garments.

Includes names of individuals in various corps.

Includes 'Guide to cutting all kinds of trousers breeches and knickers' and 'Practical guide to defects and remedies in fit and style' by P Thickett.

Photocopy of the tailors catalogue for R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors. Includes images of the original shop front and examples of items sold.

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