Photocopied notes on Acomb taken from a publication of the Yorkshire Architectural Society by George Benson.
Photocopied maps showing the Acomb and Holgate areas.
Later photocopies of original council minutes and photographs relating to the estate.
The file mainly includes photocopied maps from the 1890s showing the area, as well as census data, some supporting research notes and email correspondence regarding Holgate Windmill.
Research notes and correspondence regarding Holgate Windmill, the Gutch family, and Holgate Lodge.
The file actually includes photocopied research notes about buildings and people in the Holgate area. The documents are numbered, but there does not appear to be an index.
File of research notes relating to Acomb. The documents are primarily photocopies of census returns for the area, and copies of plans and documents held in local archives services.
List of deeds belonging to Mr. W Hudson, Acomb including transcriptions. Documents are from 1618-1905.
Various research notes relating to Leeman Road and Askham Bryan. Also includes typescript transcriptions of various court records relating to Acomb.
Various plans, letters and reports relating to the development of land on 42 Front Street to develop sheltered accomodation.
Research notes and photocopies of documents relating to land of Guild Corpus Christi and land of St Thomas Hospital.
Research notes, original records and annotated copies of records relating to churches in Acomb and Holgate
Includes Acomb Parish Magazine editions, photographs of the church, service programmes and press cuttings.
Research notes and essays on the history of Methodism in Acomb. Includes a list of Methodist records held at the Borthwick Institute, information on Lidgett Grove Chapel and an essay by Peter Moss entitled 'Images of Methodism in York and its surrounds'.
Research notes and booklet detailing the history of the Methodist Church.
Research notes relating to St Stephen's Parish Church Acomb. Incudes photocopies of original documents.
Various notes on the first Methodist chapel in Acomb including details of the first Methodists and some personal memories of the church.
Notes on Methodist records for Acomb and background information on Methodism in York.
Research notes and annotated copies of archive documents relating to poll and hearth tax in Acomb and Holgate.
Notes and analysis of Poll Tax for Ainsty in 1379 comparing Acomb to other areas.
Acomb lists for Hearth Tax 1665-1671, subsidy rolls 1558-1562 and Muster Rolls for Acomb 1539-1573.
Notes on the development of education in Acomb including additional notes on St Stephens Church of England Elementary School, Acomb.
Notes on the history of decisions made by Acomb Parish Councl based on their meeting minutes 1984-1937.
Various documents and notes created for events, lectures, courses and talks held by the Society regarding the history of Acomb and Holgate.
Colour hand drawn map of Yorkshire complete with images of iconic landmarks in major locations across the region. Used in displays by the history group.
Typed up list of appointments attended and tasks to be done by Geoff Hodgson.
Various collected materials and notes used for a course in Acomb local history.
Questions and answers for a short quiz on Acomb history. Created by Acomb Local History Group; 2000-Present.
Various background notes on sources of Acomb history in the City of York. Also include some copies of documents and signs used for displays.
Various photographs with indexes of Holgate and Acomb. Also includes slides of Acomb and of York generally as well as some reproductions and photocopies of Front Street in Acomb.
Includes 2 volumes of colour photographs of Holgate. Also includes an index to the photographs and notes on the photographs by David Lodge.
35mm colour sides compiled by Group member David Lodge. Includes an index to the slides, which is contained in the first bundle.
Photocopied newspaper articles and photographs compiled by Group member David Lodge. The first two bundles contain images of places and streets, and an index to the images can be found in the first bundle. The third bundle relates to Acomb people, and contains its own index.
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.
Acomb Local History GroupIncludes the celebration was organised by Acomb Local Committee
Acomb Local History GroupSlides of press cuttings, photographs and documents relating to York generally. Includes an index to the slides.
Large fold-out panoramic photograph of Front Street, Acomb.
Various slides of images dating from 1797-1998. Largely includes street scenes and buildings in the area. Includes index to the slides.
Various photocopies and reproductions of photographs with index of buildings on Front Street from 1891-c1990s.
Includes two volumes of photographic prints, and four plastic photograph containers. One contains photographic prints only, whilst the other three contain thumbnail prints and CD-ROMs.
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.
Colour photographic prints showing streets, buildings and war memorials. Previously contained in a plastic case.
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.
Acomb Local History GroupSlipcase 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.
35mm colour sides. The images were deposited with Acomb Local History Group; 2000-Present by an unknown member. Images include: Exhibition Square, Monk Bar, York Minster, St Mary's Church from Clifford's Tower, Holy Trinity Goodramgate, St Saviourgate, All Saint's Pavement, York Mansion House, Yorkshire Insurance Co building, Coppergate, Peasholme Green, Black Swan pub, St Deny's Church, court buildings and Castle Museum at Eye of York, Walmgate Bar, Fishergate, George Street Bar, Fishergate Postern Tower, Clifford's Tower, aerial view of Clifford's Tower and prison, floods in York November 2000, esplanade and Marygate, Ouse Bridge, All Saint's North Street, York Guildhall, Lendal Bridge, Micklegate Bar, city walls and railway war memorial, Lendal Tower and St Leonard's Hospital.
35mm colour sides compiled by Group member David Lodge. Includes an index to the slides, which is contained in the first bundle.
Unpublished annotated working documents and other printed works, largely created by Geoff Hodgson and David Lodge on the history of Acomb and Holgate.
Acomb Local History GroupAnnotated typescripts of work by Hodgson on Acomb history including 'A History of Holgate, What's in a Name?', 'A Book of Holgate', 'A Walk Round Holgate', 'Three Hills, Two Roads and a Beck' and 'Hanging by a Thread - or Two'.
Unpublised work on the history of Holgate with annotations.
Annotated printed copy of work by Geoff Hodgson on the History of Acomb from the Doomsday book to the Twentieth Century.
Y.A.Y.A.S Times featuring an article 'Place-names as Surnames' by Geoff Hodgson.
Annotated typescript volume by Hodgson regarding the family name Holgate.
At present this collection only comprises one letter announcing the opening of the new Arts Centre, annual reports and programmes.
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York Arts CentreAt present this series only comprises on letter regarding the opening of the centre.
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At present this collection only comprises one bundle of annual reports from 1973 to 1978.
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At present this series only comprises an incomplete set of programmes.
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At present this collection only comprises copies of the magazine. Issues 1-37 with issue 15 missing.
Includes issues 1-37.
Includes issues 1-37.
At present this collection only comprises a small series of annual reports.
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The annual report for 1969 is missing.
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The annual report for 1969 is missing.
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At present this collection only comprises one incomplete series of annual reports.
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Incomplete series.
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Two copies.
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Two copies.
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Two copies.
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Collection contains a trustees minute book and teachers register.
At present this series only comprises one register of teachers attendance.
At present this series only includes one Trustees minute book.
At present this series only comprises one photograph album.
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.
At present this series only comprises one general ledger.
Contains balance sheets for various premises owned by the company across York detailing amounts for repairs, rents etc.
At present this series only comprises one series of printed rules and reports. Bound into one volume.
Collection of printed rules, reports etc., of Friends Sabbath Schools throughout England. Includes index.
At present this collection only comprises one set of 12 newsletters.
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At present this collection only comprises one set of 12 newsletters.
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Papers of the Aitken family, principally relating to Henry Martin Aitken, his wife Elizabeth Aitken, and their children. Most of the collection consists of personal letters between members of the family sent between 1851 and 1896, but also includes some associated items, including collages, cards, and a mourning card, as well as some papers from the late 20th century relating to the genealogy of the Aitken family.
Many of the letters include detailed accounts of their personal lives, visits to Europe, and other events of significance, such as a visit to the Great Exhibition in London in 1851.
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Aitken; familyThe letter is announcing her own birth an hour ago. [The letter was written by her father, Henry Martin Aitken].
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Aitken; familyLetter 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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Aitken; familyLetter 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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Aitken; familyLetter 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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Aitken; familyLetter 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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Aitken; familyLetter 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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Aitken; familyLetter 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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Aitken; familyLetter 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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Aitken; familyLetter 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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Aitken; familyIn 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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