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Drawing of York by the River Ouse.

Bridge Frodsham was often referred to as the 'York Garrick.'

Lease and release and partition deed between the co-heirs of the late Joseph Oastler to Duffield Scarah of Arkendale, gentleman.

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Lease and release of Waterside Close in Great Ouseburn, between Richard Pick of Great Ouseburn and others to John Sharper of Great Ouseburn, farmer.

Original manuscript manor court records for Acomb, Holgate and Clifton.

Marriage Settlement for assignment of sum of £1,000 upon Trusts for 5/-. John Whitaker of Doncaster, merchant, Mary Stainton of York, spinster (daughter of Henry Stainton of York, gentleman by Elizabeth his first wife, both deceased) to Wm Thompson of York

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Also includes a black and white reproduction of a painting of John Wesley by Nathaniel Hone R A.

Final agreement between Charles Slingsby and Thomas Collins & Mary his wife concerning said Advowson and premises. Appears to be 2 copies.

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Indenture of fine by Edward Addison and Mary his wife to Thomas Norfolk, gentleman. Two copies.

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Lease and release of Sykes Close in Thorp Underwood by Isaac Webster of Thorp Underwood and Ann his wife to Mann Horsfield of Thorp Green, esquire for £300.

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Lease and release of lands in Great Ouseburn by George Charnock of Wakefield, merchant to Mann Horsfield of Thorp Green, esquire.

Lease and conveyance by Thomas Fox of York, silk weaver to Thomas Weatherillof York, carpenter and joiner and Mary his wife. One messuage or tenement with the appurtencances in Fossgate.

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Deed in Latin held by the See of Chester, in which Thomas Drenton, the abbot of Egleston Abbey, grants property in Great Ouseburn to Sir John Watersonne vicar of the parish church there and his successors. The document is a copy of an original from 1537.

Deeds and associated notes concerning land in Leeming and later Ogleforth owned by the Dent and Place families.

A group of papers relating to the Smith family of Cawood, possible brought to Gray's Court by Nicholas Smith Accountant-General of the Court of Chancery, who married Faith Gray's first cousin Elizabeth daughter of Sir Edmund Anderson, Bart.

The bundle includes two letters from Samuel Driffeld whilst he was at boarding school in Tadcaster.

2 copies.

Bill for horse hay and servant's food
Format: Black and white, 11 x 8
Provenance: Unknown

1 small and 1 larger version of same image.

Correspondence between Mr Yoward, attorney in York and others about the delay in handing over monies due to legatees on completion of sale of the estate at Little Ouseburn. The documents also arranging for a meeting of legatees and Mann Horsfield on behalf of others.

Lease and release by Ann Parker of Helperby, widow, and John Dewes of Marton cum Grafton, bachelor, to Mann Horsfield of Thorpe Green, Esquire. The document relates to three closes called Springs in Great Usburn [Ouseburn].

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Lease and release of Waterside Close in Great Ouseburn, between John Sharper of Great Ouseburn, joiner and Jane Watson of the same place, widow, to William Barker of Great Ouseburn, yeoman.

Lease and release for £1,305 by Thomas Peirse of Peirse-burgh in the Parish of Kirklevington, Esquire, (nephew of Grace Staines, deceased) and Constance his wife and Edmund Lodge of Leeds, merchant, and Grace his wife (niece of Grace Staines, deceased) to Mann Horsfield of Thorp Green, Esquire. Lands at Thorpe Underwood.

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Includes two deeds which were co-located with the collection, presumably relating to lands owned later by the Weatherill family. One (1774) relates to property in Angram, whilst the other (1662) relates to property in Fossgate, City of York, held at the time by John Straker.

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Black and white photos of the front and back view of the chapel by E. Abbot.

A list of the people who travelled from Hull to Fort Cumberland on the ships 'Albion' and 'Jenny'.

Wm Gaile (for £200) and James Stocks (for £365) to Robert Shaw of Astham Richard, gentleman. Property as in above deeds. Also includes a bond for the above.

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Two copies of the same black and white print, engraved from an original drawing, by R. Godfrey, published February 1st, 1775.

Watercolour of old St Lawrence, fig 67 Wilson and Mee
Format: Black and white, 18 x 13
Provenance: Unknown

Two photos of Illustrations: one view from the north; one view from the south-east. Copyright YAYAS.

This silver Cup was presented to Captain John Coulman in 1777. Shows the silver cup on a table.
Format: Black and white, 16 x 10
Provenance: Unknown

A number of documents about the early activity in the Assembly Rooms. Includes a photocopy of the 1729 list and account of interest and arrears with Subscription list of 1777, listing the 190 original subscribers and the present proprietors. Also includes a List of Nobility and Gentry appearing at the Assembly Rooms in the Race Week of 1776.

Lease and release of a messuage and premises at Great Ouseburn by Robert Lakeland of York, gentleman, and John Pullein of Thorp Underwood in the parish of Little Ouseburn, yeoman (son and devisee under the last will and testament of John Pullein late of Great Ouseburn in the County of York, labourer, deceased) and Elizabeth his wife to Mann Horsfield of Thorp Green in the parish of Little Ouseburn in the County of York, Esquire.

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Parchment document signed by William Chaloner, Chairman. Three copies and one printed version.

Includes signatures of the supporters, submitted from the following boroughs and waptentakes: Aggbrigg and Morley, Ainsty and Barkston Ash, Beverley, Buckrose, Bulmer, Claro, Dickering, Gilling East and Gilling West, Hallikeld, Hang East, Holderness, Howdenshire, Hull. Langbargh, Osgoldcross, Pickering, Scarborough, Skyrack, Staincliffe and Ewecross, Staincross, Strafford and Tickhill, Whitby and York.

The letter relates to contract negotiations with Tate Wilkinson Theatres. Also contains small fragments from other correspondence and one image of Inchbald. Please note these items require conservation and cannot be produced.

Mortgage of an estate at Great Ouseburn in the County of York by Mann Horsfield of Thorp Green, Esquire, to Ambrose Gray of Thornton Bridge in the County of York, gentleman, for £1,700. 2 copies.

Jottings on various properties in Ouseburn area. The file includes Abstracts of Title from at least 1616, a title and draft deed referring to Fabrans, a short history of the Cass family as well as other sheets which include many crossings out and notes in the margins.

The note is clarifying her desires for her funeral and estate. The note is in two pieces.

William Bilton, gentleman plaintiff v Thomas Dickinson and Susannah his wife deforcients. One third part of one messuage one cottage one curtlage and one garden and of common pasture for all cattle and common of Turberry in York. 2 copies.

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Black and white photographs of plans by Dr William White showing the streets of York as they were in January 1782.

Royal Commission on Historical Monuments. Copyright YAYAS .

These photographs are copies of maps found in WHI/2.

Lease and conveyance for £230 by Jane Wood of Leeds, spinster and Sarah Wormald of Leeds, widow and others to William Bilton of York, mercer and wool draper. Messuage dwelling house or tenement with apurtenances in or near Blake Street.

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Also includes a reply from F F Foljambe of Rufforth.

Also includes a reply.

Two views of Clifford's Tower. Black and white engravings published by S Hooper.

Includes a separate additional page.

Lease and release of a messuage and lands at Great Ouseburn, with covenant to levy a fine. The documents are between William Benson of Ripley, gentleman and only son and heir of the late Edward Benson, who was a son of Peter Benson, and Mary his wife to Matthias Skilbeck of Healaugh, farmer.

2 copies.

Includes manuscript sermons by Rev. Thomas Adam in his own hand. 'Thoughts on marriage with the unconverted', by Rev. W Richardson of York with a copy made by Lucy Gray.

Property left by the will of William Cook to Mrs Beilby. 2 copies.

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For further charge of £367/10/-. Thos. Skilbeck of Bilton, gentleman (son and executor of Richard Skilbeck late of Marston, yeoman) for £360/19/6 and James Chapman of Askham Richard, bricklayer and Margaret, his wife

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Marriage settlement between Reverend Francis Metcalfe, vicar of Rustone and Harriet Clough, younger daughter of John Clough and Rebecca his wife. Enclosed are two other documents both dated 10 November 1785.

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Includes 1695 release relating to Monk Bar Without. Also includes documents concerning the marriage settlement of Elizabeth Coppendale; Weightman/Preston /Lavorate(?) marriage settlement 1705; documents relating to property (names mentioned include Robinson, Preston, Dove). Preston document 1753 relates to Preston's Monkgate Brewery.

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The plan was created by Francis White. 2 copies of this plan are available in the open access map cabinet in the Local History Room at York Explore.

Also includes the answer he received from William Gray Junior.

Assignment of Eastallgarth in the County of York by William Hick of Sculcoates, gentleman (administrator of Elizabeth Clough late of Beverley widow, deceased) to Robert Hudson of Beverley, esquire & Elizabeth his wife. Enclosed with this deed is (1) an Indenture dated 13 February 1734 between John Fox of Otteringham, yeoman to Thomas Clough of Beverley, apothecary, being Deed of Feoffment of piece of ground in Beverley (2) Bond dated 9 September 1775 of Francis Boynton of Cherry Burton, esquire bound to Elizabeth Clough of Beverley for £500.

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One bill contains wishes for success in studies, and another is addressed to Castle Howard, Near Malton, Yorkshire.

Contains two sketches of Harwood Castle from two viewpoints by S Hooper.

Lease and conveyance of the Manor House of Full Sutton and several farms in the County of York by John Simpson of Babworth in Nottinghamshire, Esquire (lately called John Bridgeman), and his trustees to John Ramsey of Beverly, gentleman.

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Mortgage and lease for £2,000 from Mann Horsfield of Thorp Green, esquire to Elizabeth Woodhouse of York, widow.

Probate copy of the will and one additional copy.

The letters were all from members of the Association. Includes a working list of members.

The seat of William Wrightson Esquire. Two copies of the same black and white engraving by T. Malton delt., W. Angus sculpt. Published as the Act directs, December 1, 1788, by W. Angus, No. 4 Gurynne's Buildings, Islington.

The copies would appear to be of a transcript of the original minute book rather than the minute book itself.

Lease and release by Robert Quarton of Full Sutton, gentleman and Charity his wife, and William Catton of Fangfoss, yeoman, and Mary his wife, to John Ramsey of Beverley, gentleman. The document concerns two closes of land at Full Sutton.

Lease and settlement of estates in England and Ireland by Robert Harvey of Stainley Hall near Ripon, esqiure and Elizabeth his wife (late Elizabeth Bickerdike spinster and only daughter of Thomas Bickerdike late of Otley, deceased) to Wilfrid Lawson.

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Drawing for suppling the City of York with Water.
Format: Black and white photocopy 21x30cms
Provenance: None

Thomas Hartley of York, brewer, plaintiff, and Edward Addison and Gerard Tuce and Jane his wife deforcients. Estates in Clifton. 2 copies.

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Lease and release by Thomas Kilby of York, esquire and others to Cornelius Smith of York, flax dresser. One messuage tenement or dwelling house and premises in Fossgate on the west side and between the premises of Thomas Fox and Mrs Godson. Also includes a proposed agreement.

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The seat of Henry Maire Esquire. One. A description of Lartington in the North Riding of Yorkshire, the Seat of Henry Maire, Esquire. Two. black and white engraving by Howit delt., W. Angus sculpt. Published as the Act directs, July Onest, 1790, by W. An

The seat of the late John Hutton Esquire: North Riding, Yorkshire. Two copies of the same black and white engraving, by Taylor sculpt., from the European Magazine, published by J. Sewell Cornhill, July 1st, 1790.

The receipts relate to clothing for Miss Elizabeth Woodhouse.

Conveyance and lease for a year of premises at Elvington by Ambrose Etherington of York, Merchant Taylor to John Ramsey of Elvington, gentleman.

Conveyance by William Barker to Edmund Robinson of land at Great Ouseburn with an assignment of a term. The document is signed by Dorothy Atkinson of Ripon, widow, William Barker of Great Ouseburn, yeoman, Robert Tesseyman, servant to Mann Horsefield of Thorpe Green, esquire, Edmund Robinson of Thorpe Green, esquire and Thomas Atkinson of Thorpe Green, farmer.

Accounts for sundry items bought by Miss (Elizabeth) Woodhouse prior to her marriage to Mr (John) Forth. Expenditure amounted to £117 9s 6d, spent on clothes and various household items.

Engraving by G J Parkyns and J Schnebbelie (2 copies).

The expenses relate to her three journeys to Bath with her aunt, Mrs (Elizabeth) Woodhouse; mileage travelled and inns visited en route; and expenditure in Bath, including hairdressing and the waters. Also includes information about 10 days in London on

Probate of the will of Mr Richard Vevers deceased, blacksmith. Executors: Jane Vevers his widow and relict and Henry Gill his nephew. Includes various documents regarding legacies, as well as agreement for sale of a legacy; receipt for legacy duty paid; family letters; receipt for deeds deposited with York Union Banking Co. dated 13 March 1868 relating to property in Petergate and Grape Lane, York.

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Confirmation of mortgage. William Walker of York, butcher and Margaret his wife to Joseph Wolstenholme of York, gentleman. Two messuages have been pulled down and replaced by a new messuage and a coach house with rooms over. On the north side of Fossgate adjoining Fossgate Bridge. Includes a bond for £375 by William Walker to Joseph Wolstenholme.

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Lease and release of mortgaged premises at Newton in the Willows by William Prest, Gentleman, to Matthew Dodsworth of Crakehall, Esquire.

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Deeds relating to Thursday Market; some relating to Kings Head Inn, Blue Bell Inn (1774-1792); Swinegate, Patrick Pool and Jubbergate (1795); malt kiln and premises in Walmgate and Clifton, 1762-1847. Also includes a marriage settlement for Hartley/Todd (1772).

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Four documents produced in Chancery concerning the purchase of Lot 3 (Newlands).

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Two large prints of engravings made from original drawings, showing the house and its grounds from the front.

Release by way of mortgage in fee for securing £2000 and interest, from Mr John Wormald to Messrs Garforth & Co. Also includes a lease for a year from Mr John Wormald to Messrs Garforth & Co.

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Lease and release of Hall Fields by executors of the last will and testament of the late John Clough of York, esquire, to Thomas Withers of York, doctor of Physick, and trustee.

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Two copies of an engraving by Walker from a drawing by F. Nicholson.

Judgement against John Hodgson & his wife Dorothy in favour of William Bilton concerning land and property in Huntington.

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Probate of the will of Reverend Joseph Stoney late of the parish of Trelawney in the county of Cornwall and Island (of Jamaica). Attested by appending the Broad Seal of this Island (Jamaica) the 16th day of May 1797 by The Right Honourable Alexander Earl of Balearres Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief in and over this His Majesty’s Island of Jamaica and other the Territories thereon by appending the Broad Seal of this Island. Large heavy round seal attached. He gives his slaves to Joanna Adams, a free mulatto woman, with instructions that on her death one of them is to be freed and paid £10 current money of Jamaica per year. Mentions the Stoney family of Pateley Bridge in Yorkshire.

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Conveyances; messuage warehouse in Thursday Market and Three Crane Lane; messuage in Swinegate and Patrick Pool; messuage in Jubbergate (1794).

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Lease and release by Willy Renald of Knaresborough, flax dresser and Mary his wife and Abraham Bean the younger of Ferrybridge, raff merchant and Ann his wife (formerly Ann Renald) and their mortgagees (Sarah Ellis of Copgrove, spinster and John Calverley).

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Copy of settlement on the intended marriage of Mary Weatherill of York, widow with William Fowler of York, gentleman. Two houses (formerly one) and stable, a stable and warehouse converted into a chaise house but now a warehouse and two stables, a house adjoining the Old Naggs Head Inn or Tavern all in Fossgate. Also a stable and yard or garden in in Walmgate, as well as six acres of meadow or pasture adjoining the roads from York to Heslington and Hull. In trust to Dudley Rockett of York, clerk and William Clark of York, gentleman and Thomas Lund of York, gentleman. 2 copies.

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Final agreement between John Baines plaintiff and Abraham Bean the younger and Ann his wife deforcients of a moiety of five acres of meadow in Clifton. 2 copies.

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These documents detail the conveyence of land in Crakehall and Langthorne by Sir Charles Turner of Kirkleatham and Anthony Hardolph Eyre of Grove (Nottinghamshire) to Matthew Dodsworth.

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Various deeds and supporting legal documents relating to the Redfearns factory site, Fishergate, York. Also includes a loose, boxed, wax seal. It is not clear which document this seal once belonged.