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Captain C Pelham's postcard has a York postmark.

Private Edmund Skelton and Private Thomas Porritt of D Company, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment, were serving with 21st Brigade, 7th Division of the British Expeditionary Force. The handwriting suggests the letter was written by Edmund Skelton who states that such a gift from the old City is proof they are not forgotten by people at home. He adds that the boxes are not only appreciated now, but 'will be treasured by us (or ours) long after this war is over'.

Driver Eric Kilvington Potter of C Squad, Army Service Corps, attached to Yorkshire Hussars, wrote from the Talbot Hotel, Queen St, Scarborough. He states that it cheers the men up to know that their fellow citizens have not forgotten them. He adds that he has 'just come out of hospital through a kick in the face with a horse'.

Corporal Lawrence Shaftoe, Service number 54253, of 31st Signal Company, Royal Engineers, wrote from Baston on paper headed with the crossed out York address of Ashley Villa, Fulford. He states that, like the Lord Mayor and Sheriff, he is a Freeman of York and is glad that the city has in them 'such ardent supporters of its country's cause'.

David Shearman of Army Service Corps, was on active service abroad with 4 Section, 7th Division, Ammunition Column. He states that they are having 'a rough time' but that he is 'quite happy to be able to do a little' for his King and Country with many of his fellow citizens, and hopes to be 'back again in York shortly victorious'. The Illustration is a photograph of German Prisoners of War in 1914 with a caption in French.

Private G Simpson of C Squadron, 10th Royal Hussars, writes that he hopes to bring home the box 'in remembrance of Xmas 1914'.

Private William Henry Smith, Service number 33597, of E Company, Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote on YMCA headed paper from Aldershot. He states that he is proud to be a York citizen serving for King and Country.

Sergeant Robert Spink of 2nd York and Lancaster Regiment, was serving overseas. He states that it is good of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff to remember 'the York lads at the Front' and that he will treasure the box as a 'souvenir of the war'. The postcard is illustrated with a coloured picture of the flag of Great Britain.

Corporal W T Stockdale, Service number 5716, of Army Service Corps, wrote from abroad. He states that he was 'born within the city walls in Tanner St', and will do his best to 'uphold the honour of the old city of York'. He adds he has enclosed a cutting from the Grangemouth News which shows that they 'sometimes enjoy life on active service as well as in peace time'. The undated cutting reports an event, presided over by Corporal Stockdale, when transport workers from the Port celebrated the birth of a Private's baby at a café with songs and melodeon music.

L Wilfred Taylor of 4th Public Schools Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, wrote from Ashstead, Surrey. He thanks the Lord Mayor and Sheriff for remembering him 'as having enrolled from York' and states his hope that the 'York contingent to the Army will perform a real and lasting part in this war against Prussian Tyranny'.

Private Harry Thomlinson of 21st Service Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, wrote from Ashtead, Surrey.

Private John Edward Thompson, Service number 36295, of Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote from Married Quarters, Room 18, A Square, E Company, RAMC Depot, Aldershot. He states that Private J A Smith, who he mentioned in a letter the previous day, has still not received his gift. He adds that he is leaving for the Front in a day or two and will do his duty to the best of his abilities, knowing that the men are being thought about in the 'ancient City of York'.

C Tickner wrote from abroad. He states that he will always be proud of the gift and hopes to 'return safe once more to dear Old York' and show it to his friends. The illustrations are a photograph of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe and a coloured picture of British and French 'Flags of Freedom'. The lyrics to 'God Save our Gracious King' are also included.

H Towse wrote on headed paper from HMS Natal, 2nd Cruiser Squadron. He states that since the start of the war they have had every reason in the fleet to be grateful to their Country for the spontaneous way in which people at home have 'answered the call' made by the heads of the cities to supply them with comforts. He adds 'it is still pouring in', but as a man of York he appreciates the kind thought that prompted the Lord Mayor and Sheriff to send the 'little token', and he will 'value it more than all else'.

Private Robert Ward of 2nd Platoon, F Company, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from St Anthony's Fort, Falmouth, Cornwall. He states that it gives him pleasure to remember that, as a citizen of York, he has left behind him in the 'Grand Old City friends and well-wishers in the present conflict'.

Private L Wardley, Service number 2407, of Army Service Corps, wrote from St John's and St Elizabeth Hospital, London. He states that he will value the box in years to come.

Stoker Leonard Wells wrote from No 44 Mess, HMS King George V. He states his trust that 'peace and prosperity' will be restored to his native city during the Lord Mayor's 'Reign of Office this year'.

Private F Wright, Service number 11447, of 1st Royal Dragoons, 3rd Troop, A Squadron, wrote from Silver St Barracks, Dunbar. He says it is difficult to know why more York youths are not joining up. He expected army life to be hard, but was 'surprised to find it the very opposite' as they have 'two half-holidays a week and are seldom on duty after tea'. The pay is good, they have excellent food and everyone is friendly so 'It is a gentleman's life'. But 'joking apart', they have the satisfaction of knowing that someday they will do their 'little bit with the rest'.

Gunner Henry Armitage of 9 Battery, 41st Brigade, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that he is pleased the men are thought of by someone else besides their families. He adds that the gift will remind York men of home and will be 'something to be proud of when this great trouble is over'. He is sure every man will do his best to uphold the 'honour of the Old City and King and Country'. He ends by asking for the writing to be excused as they 'have no pen and ink and no table to write on'.

H Eaton of Depot Staff, 6th Infantry Base, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force and wrote on YMCA headed paper from Harfleur, Le Havre, France. He states that he hopes they will soon be in 'that good old Town of York' again if 'God will spare' them.

Lieutenant George Herbert of Army Service Corps, wrote from Main Supply Depot, Sighthill Station, Glasgow. He states that the 'idea is well worthy of universal initiation had not the time passed' and asks for 2 more tins for his 'brother officers'. He expects to go to the Front within the next week and trusts he will have the 'force and true fighting spirit so characteristic of a Yorkshireman' and be a credit to his city of York. He ends by saying he is a Liberal and an admirer of the Lord Mayor's work as Chairman of the York Liberal Party.

City of York souvenir programme for the coronation of HRH Queen Elizabeth

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Marked 'Volume 2'.

Marked 'Volume 1'.

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Includes 1846 Improvement Act, Schedules (including a list of properties which 'may be taken for the purposes of the Act'), and committee minutes. The volume is indexed.

'An Act For Building A Bridge across the River Ouse, in the City of York, with Approaches thereto, and for Widening, Altering and Improving certain Streets of Thoroughfares within the City, and for other Purposes.' Royal Assent, July 9th, 1847. Includes the Act and Schedules (including list of properties which 'may be taken for purposes of the Act'.) Volume is indexed.

Volume is indexed. This volume only contains 5 pages of entries.

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Concerning division of new parish of York into wards and fixing of number of Guardians. Two meetings only plus loose correspondence in volume.

Signed minutes of the Housing Committee. Indexed

Signed minutes of the Housing Committee. Indexed

Signed minutes of the Housing Committee. Indexed

Signed committee minutes. Not indexed.

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Register of electors eligible to vote in parochial elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parochial elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parochial elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parochial elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parochial elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in municipal elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in municipal elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in municipal elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in municipal elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in municipal elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in municipal elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in municipal elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in municipal elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in municipal elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room. Includes details of absent voters.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room. Includes details of absent voters.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room. Includes details of absent voters.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room. Marked 'Jurors Book'.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room. Marked 'Jurors Book'.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Register of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room. This is a duplicate version of the edited register only

Full version of the Electoral roll, including York Central and York Outer. Contains all voters names and addresses. See access conditions below.

Full version of the Electoral roll, including York Central and York Outer. Contains all voters names and addresses. See access conditions below.