Showing 1795 results

Includes 31 sets of oral history recordings, including original recordings, migrated recordings and transcripts in jpg, Microsoft Word or PDF formats (the format varies by recording so please see subseries level descriptions for more detailed information).

Oral history testimonies and trancript from veterans of the Second World War, discussing their experiences. Includes a number of members of York Normandy Veterans.

The files include MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 files (interviews with format identified by DROID), MPEG-4 audio files (interviews without format identified by DROID) and a Microsoft Word document (transcripts).

The date range for these records (2016 - 2020) spans from the earliest creation date to the last-modified date. The last-modified dates were inadvertently altered by preservation actions but the original last-modified dates were recovered and are recorded at file level.

This collection currently comprises two oral history testimonies - one with the original recording and one with a transcript only.

Comprises orders for admittance to the Institution/The Grange; orders for funerals; and disciplinary orders

Paperwork relating to orders for wood letters sent to Delittle Wood Letter Manufacturers.

Details of materials ordered from various different suppliers to J W Ruddock, Tailors.

Ordnance Survey maps of York and the surrounding area. See individual descriptions for the scales and areas covered.

Copies of MAP/4/1 to MAP/4/411 are in an open access cabinet in the Local History Room at York Explore.
MAP/4/412 to MAP/4/1947 are kept in the archives store - please ask staff about arranging an appointment to view these.

Includes tradesmen's bills and correspondence of H A Hudson.

Original 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.

Photographs of York and the surrounding area, primarily gifted to the Archives as small accessions. Please see the individual descriptions for more information. The items in this series were received at various dates but were all catalogued during 2017.

Photographs of York and the surrounding area, primarily gifted to the Archives as small accessions. Please see the individual descriptions for more information. The items in this series were received at various dates but were all catalogued during 2018.

Photographs of York and the surrounding area, primarily gifted to the Archives as small accessions. Please see the individual descriptions for more information. The items in this series were received at various dates but were all catalogued during 2019.

Photographs of York and the surrounding area, primarily gifted to the Archives as small accessions. Please see the individual descriptions for more information. The items in this series were received at various dates but were all catalogued during 2020.

Photographs of York and the surrounding area, primarily gifted to the Archives as small accessions. Please see the individual descriptions for more information. The items in this series were received at various dates but were all catalogued during 2020.

Currently this series only comprises one sale catalogue from 1816-1817.

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

Registers concerning inmates receiving indoor relief

Various annual reports and circulars from nationwide institutions that were similar to the York Penitentiary Society. Includes more detailed documents such as meeting minutes from the York Society for the Prevention and Discouragement of Vice and Profaneness, and the York Society for the Prevention of Youthful Depravity. It appears that these reports etc were sent in answer to a circular letter from the York Penitentiary Society requesting information in connection with a demand from the York Ladies Committee to have equal representation with the gentlemen on the Executive Committee (on which they were originally not entitled to sit).

At present this series only comprises one loose press cutting, possibly from TV Times, relating to 'All Creatures Great and Small.'

Includes papers relating to proposed Son et Lumiere festivals, York Minster, St Joan performance, York Pageant and Murder in the Cathedral.

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

Collection 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.

Ouse Navigation Commissioners' Minute Book:
1727-78
Ouse Navigation Trustees' Minute Books:
1731-1753
1754-1778
1779-1834
1834-1837

Ouse Navigation Cttee Minute Books

1837-1846
1846-1870
1870-1883
1883-1888
1888-1895
1895-1902
1902-1907
1907-1914
1914-1923
1923-1938
1938-1957
1957-1968

Ouse & Foss Navigation Minute Book

1968-1974

These 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.

A collection of journals, parliamentary papers and other published works retained by John Arthur Ransome Marriott in the course of his working life. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed infomation about the contents of this series.

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

Includes correspondence, draft and copy conveyances, inventory, valuation, and other papers

Includes one published book and two sets of quizzes created by Alan Malden Owen using his slide collection (see MAL/2 for the slides themselves).

At present this collection only comprises catalogue descriptions of the slides in SCL/1. Includes some slides which were not physically transferred to the archive.

Includes two small cash books, correspondence regarding fixtures accepted and declined, and papers regarding Westoe Football Club.

Tony Neal was a former master of the Guild of Building, and much of this collection relates to his role as master, and as the unofficial photographer for the Guild's events. Tony Neal also worked as a photographer for other Guilds, including the Guild of Cordwainers.

PLEASE REQUEST THIS ITEM ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Includes papers relating to the marriage settlements of both men.

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

Papers of Edward Pigott. Includes:
-First Astronomical Journal 1773-1789
-Astronomical Journal 1769-1801
-Book of Transit Observations 1781-1790
-Celestial Atlas Atlas, Celeste de Flamsteed, annotated, 1776-1815
-Papers by Edward Pigott read before the Royal Society 1779-1815
-Notebook- Transit Observations of Herchell's Planet reduced (Uranus) 1781-1782
-Folder of Observations, Drawings and Letters on Comets 1782-1786
-Calculations on the Declination of Venus 1782-1786
-Results of the Observations of Herchell's Planet (Uranus) 1782-1783
-Folder Declinations and Right Ascensions of Stars Observed 1782-1785
-Notebook Reductions of the Georgian Sidus (Uranus) 1783-1785
-Calculations of the Right Ascension and Declination of Pigott's Comet and of the Longitude of York 1781-1785

The papers were held in the custody of Frank Higgins prior to his death in 2018. Higgins was a committee member of the Rowntree Players, and also of the Tadcaster Players. Also includes papers relating to the Tadcaster Players.

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

Abstract of title of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England to freehold land situation in the parish of St Mary Bishophill Junior.

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

Papers of John Goodricke. Includes:
-School exercise book Mathematics, Trigonometry and Logarithms 1780 (from Goodricke's time at Warrington Academy)
-Journal of Astronomical Observations 1781-1786
-Notebook Catalogue of Stars, Nebulas, and Double Stars Etc. 1782-1783
-Notebook Reductions of Observations of Eclipses, Occultations, Etc.' 1782-1784
-Journal of the Going of My Clock 1782-1784
-Reductions of the Places of Comets Etc, Etc. 1783
-Printed copies of communications from John Goodricke to the Royal Society 1783-1785

Includes bundles of household receipts and account books. The receipts were arranged into annual bundles, most likely by the depositor. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

PLEASE REQUEST THIS ITEM ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Papers of Nathaniel Pigott. Includes:
-Barometrical and Thermometrical Observations 1760-1769
-Astronomical Observations 1760-1772
-Astronomical Journal 1761-1786
-Astronomical Observations 2 (fair copy) 1766-1773
-Mathematical Correspondence to 1781. 1770-1782
-Mathematical Correspondence 1783, 1784, and 1786. 1783-1786
-Book of Transit Observations 1778-1785

The volumes are minutes of the (Parliamentary) Estimates committee, of which Marriott was chairman.

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

Papers of Methodist preacher and local bank Secretary William Camidge. The papers include an extensive collection of original manuscripts and printed copies of his writings.

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

Includes letters, copy drafts of mortgages, bye-laws, and questionnaires of drainage and sewerage works carried out in Skelton and Gate Fulford by the York Rural Sanitary Authority under the Public Works Loans Act of 1875.

Includes notices regarding the closure of the society and papers regarding the sorting of accounts.

Comprises tenders; committee decisions and estimate of costs

Includes handwritten notes on the history of Wolverhampton, and a published pamphlet on its history.

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

Includes plans for various houses in Albert Street and Walmgate, as well as a list of plans orignally contained in York Reference Library.

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

Includes documents produced in Chancery, bargain and sale of premises at Newlands, and documents relating to the Manor of Cottingham Sarum.

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

Includes specifications, resolutions of the Regiser Office Boardroom Committee; plans and tenders.

Christopher Milward was a member of the Knowles' extended family, and held the position of Lord Mayor of York twice (1895-1897) including Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Year. This collection includes an album of newspaper cuttings relating to his work as Lord Mayor, and an order of service for his funeral.

Records concerning maintenace of poor patients at York City Fever Hospital at Yearsley Bridge

Legal papers relating to activities in the Coxwold area of Yorkshire.

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

Includes papers relating to the execution of the will and probate of Elizabeth Brown of York. Includes papers regarding her property and investments.

Includes notebooks on English history generally, as well as the reigns of particular monarchs. Also includes lectures notes on the history, and the English Civil War in particular.

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

Comprises abstract of tenders, agreement and bill of costs.

Comprises plan; papers relating to sale of land in Clifton; papers relating to finance of building; correspondence and other papers.

Includes draft transfer of mortgage, file of correspondence, deed of surrender (draft) and duplicate schedule of deeds. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

PLEASE REQUEST THIS ITEM ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Includes newsletters, balance sheets and accounts, surveys conducted (and responses), summaries of matters discussed at meetings, appraisals of buildings in the area, maps and architectural drawings and publicity leaflets.

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

Comprises sale of land; correspondence; copy of Workshouse Committee's resolutions

Includes one lease, one account of goods purchased and one account of fixtures.

PLEASE REQUEST THIS ITEM ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

It is believed that James Andrew Knowles worked for Walker & Co. Includes personal receipts, correspondence, financial papers and financial and legal documents of St Hilda's Church.

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

Includes release and indemnity, appointment and legal direction by Emily Legard.

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

Includes pocket books, memoranda, affidavits and bills, primarily relating to J R Foulis Esquire and his estate. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Comprises papers regarding loans for buildign work; lists of tenders received; agreements with tradesmen; and statement of costs.

The items in this series were created by members of the extended Knowles family, however they can no longer be attributed to one family member in particular.

Marriott taught modern history at Oxford University from 1884 to 1920, based at Worcester College. He was later elected Member of Parliament for the city from 1917 to 1920. These papers include newspaper cuttings and relate to his teaching career and his career as a politician.

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

Includes correspondence and reports relating to the guilds in various other locations.

Includes a certificate relating to an admission into the Guild of Curriers, an apprenticeship indenture, a certificate relating to an admission to the Freedom of the City of York, and a certficiate proving a freedom from tolls to the Dean and Chapeter of York.

Hotel offered for sale following a case in Chancery [Wilkinson versus Wilkinson]. The Guardians purchased the hotel for the purpose of erecting new poor law offices.

Comprises correspondence; papers relating to sale and purchase; and historic title deeds s for Etridge's Royal Hotel.

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

Comprises correspondence and copy details of sale of property

Includes agreements; draft conveyances;and bill for sale.

Comprises notices from the Board of Guardians; memorandum; abstract of title; and division of proceeds of sale.

Order and directions for sale; conditions of sale; correspondence; and conveyances.

Includes clerks fees; evidence regarding occupation of houses; receipts for expenses, correspondence, conditions of sale; and draft conveyances.

Includes one copy of a lease and one search of a lease relating to the premises. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Includes marriage settlement, letter of attorney, leases and releases, bond, indenture and legal papers relating to an oxgang of land in Snainton. Also includes probate documentation.

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

Includes committee minutes, correspondence and press cuttings regarding St Anthony's Hall.

Comprises correspondence, advertisements, petitions, handbills and notices.

Includes newspaper cuttings, lecture programmes and summaries relating to the future of the British Empire, migration, and countries within the Empire.

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

Includes wills and probate of various members of the Brown family, as well as legal documents relating to share transfers.

Includes scrapbooks, meeting minutes, correspondence and additional papers relating to the opposition of Osbaldwick Parish Council members to the building of Derwenthorpe village.

Includes examination papers, handwritten notes on the problem of the Commonwealth, and a handwritten manuscript entitled 'The Evolution of the British Empire and Commonwealth.'

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

Includes papers relating to the formation of the constitution of the Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers, and later correspondence regarding constitutional changes.

Comprises minutes, agreement, specifications, tenders and invoices

Includes files relating to the music of Robert Fayrfax, historical background, births, marriages, deaths, wills, and the personal history of Norman Fairfax.

Includes two copies of the report 'The Future of York City Archives: a review by the Leisure and Heritage Scrutiny board', and associated presentations, and file of associated correspondence.

Includes papers relating to lecturers, the organisation of the summer schools, correspondence and resources.

Books, papers and publicity relating to events and projects affecting the River Foss. For example, flooding, sewage treatment and river protection.

Includes rulings of the Court Baron of the manor, as well as the surrender of Robert Wilberfoss of Huntington, yeoman, to Richard Straker of Murton. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

At present this series only comprises one settlement deed on the marriage of Mr Charles Gregory Fairfax the younger to Miss Mary Tasburgh.

PLEASE REQUEST THIS ITEM ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - HELD IN OFFSITE STORAGE

Certificates and additional papers relating to the Merchant Taylors company, of whom G W Harding was a member.

Includes papers for the 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010 Mystery Plays, as well as photographs and programmes.

Letters and associated correspondence received by F J Munby at the point of his retirement from the business of Munby and Scott.

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

Includes correspondence with suppliers, final sale of the shop contents, and correspondence with York Castle Museum regarding parts of the collection.

Includes newspaper cuttings, committee reports and correspondence relating to British trade and industry.

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

Includes photocopies of items from the Department of Environmental Health collection at York City Archives.

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

William Gordon Camidge was the grandson of William Camidge FRHS.

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

Includes minutes, reports and accounts concerning the trust and its foundation.