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Labelled 'Rosebury Topping ner Guisbro [sic]'. The label is a reference to the town of Gusiborough. The photograph shows Roseberry Topping hill from a distance and a stone wall is also visible. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Rosebury Topping near Guisbro [sic]'. The label is a reference to the town of Guisborough. The photograph shows Roseberry Topping hill from a distance and a stone wall is also visible. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Waterfall at Kildale'. Shows the waterfall viewed from downstream. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Carriage drive at Kildale'. Shows a track surrounded by trees and other foliage on both sides. This may be the route which provided a private carriage drive to Kildale Hall. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Kildale Village'. Shows stone buildings viewed from the road. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'The Vicarage Kildale'. Later became known as the Old Rectory. The building, which dates back to the 17th century, is viewed from the road. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'The Sundial at Kirkdale'. Shows the sculptured stone sundial in St Gregory's Minster. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Park Nab Kildale'. Shows cows grazing in fields with hill in the background. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Kildale Village'. Road and unidentified buildings in Kildale Village. Shows two semi-detached brick houses with more in the distance. Glass plate negative.

Glass plate negative.

Caption on illustration: 'Plate 1. - Flea Beetles.' Lantern slide.

Possibly Byland Abbey. Glass plate negative.

A small thatched building is visible in front of the ruins with a stone archway leading into the abbey's outer walls. Glass plate negative.

Etching titled: 'Ouse Bridge and St William's Chapel'. Caption below etching 'Published Nov 1 1807 by J. Halfpenny York' and 'Pl. 22'. The etching depicts the old Ouse Bridge looking towards St William's Chapel. People are pictured beside the river, riding horses over the bridge, and in boats on the water. Glass plate negative.

The view shows Ramsdale Valley leading down to the Spa Bridge with the sea beyond and the Grand Hotel to the lefthand side. Glass plate negative.

Shows the road leading up to the building. There is a clock tower above the entrance and large topiary hedges either side. Glass plate negative.

Etching titled: 'Ouse Bridge and St William's Chapel'. Caption below etching 'Published Nov 1 1807 by J. Halfpenny York' and 'Pl. 22'. The etching depicts the old Ouse Bridge looking towards St William's Chapel. People are pictured beside the river, riding horses over the bridge, and in boats on the water. Glass plate negative.

Labelled: 'Byland Abbey'. Shows the road leading up to the abbey with a farmhouse building on left hand side. Glass plate negative.

Thought to be the corner of the south transept. Glass plate negative.

Shows workers standing on the wall of St William's Chapel. The engraving is titled 'The Screen in St William's Chapel' and H. Cave is inscribed on the bottom left hand side. The engraving dates to c.1880. Glass plate negative.

View from just outside the surrounding brick wall. Shows the three pointed lancet windows and the trefoil-headed main doorway. Glass plate negative.

Illustration's title: 'The Apple Blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum). Caption on illustration: 'a, Weevil, nat. size; b, magnified. C, Larva, nat. size; d, magnified. E, Pupa, nat. size; f, magnified. g, Larva in blossom bud.' Lantern slide.

Labelled: 'Byland Abbey'. This shows the ruined west front of Byland Abbey and the surrounding area. Three pointed lancet windows can be seen below the shattered rim of the rose window. A farmhouse building is visible on the left hand side. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Old Houses, St Martin's Lane, Micklegate, York' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. The house on the corner of Saint Martin's Lane has an overhanging extension on the first floor. A cobbled street runs past in the foreground and three figures can be seen walking past. This image matches the description of a photomechanical reproduction of John England Jefferson's artwork, which is listed in the York Museum's collection. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Buttermarket Micklegate' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. Etching shows a building on Micklegate, presumably where the market was held. There is an extract from an article or newspaper on the back of the slide, which desribes how the butter stand used to be situated in the churchyard of St Martin-cum-Gregory. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Holy Trinity Yard, York, from paper negative' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. There is an external staircase in the foreground and the yard appears dilapidated. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Tower Hamlet, Marygate' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. Painting of Tower Hamlet, Marygate by unidentified artist. The image depicts the tower at the corner of Marygate with a pointed roof. Three figures are standing to the left of the tower and one is holding a ladder. Lantern slide.

Label on slide: 'Yorkshire Museum' and 'Tower Hamlet, Marygate'. The etching is dated to c.1811. It shows a tower on Marygate with a pointed roof. A figure is walking past on the right with a stick. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Inside Monk Bar' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. Etching of inside of Monk Bar by Joseph Halfpenny. The etching shows the inside of the main gate through Monk Bar. Joseph Halfpenny is the artist and publisher, and the etching is dated to c.1807. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Monk Bar, York' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. The etching shows the outside of Monk Bar and a woman carrying a basket through the gate. There is an advert for 'Turner's Blacking' stuck to the bar. The artist is S. Prout and the publisher is R. Ackermann. Lantern slide.

Label on slide: 'Monk Bar, York (without) by G. Dillon, 1830' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. It shows the bridge leading up to the bar and the Unicorn Inn is visible. This may have been produced by Dillon Clarke, as there is a record for a similar image at the York Museum Trust. Lantern slide.

Labelled' Nessgate' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. Fowler Bros (drapers) is shown on the corner of the street. The adjacent building has a sign for 'shaving' and the next building appears to be a pub advertising ales. A horse and carriage is visible on the left hand side of the frame. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Turnip Flea Beetle'. The scientific illustration's title: 'Striped Turnip Fly or Flea Beetle.' A sticker from 'Laurie, London' has been placed in the top left corner of the slide. '4.u./5' has been written in the bottom left corner. The illustration is copyrighted to 'Georgiana & Ormerod'. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Nessgate and end of Coppergate' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. The photograph is blurred but shows shops on left hand side of road and a church spire in the distance. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Nessgate from Coppergate Corner' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. This sketch or etching shows the exterior of a building at the end of Nessgate. There is a signature at the bottom, which could be 'G. F. Jones' (architect and photographer, George Fowler Jones) but this is difficult to decipher. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'From the Mount, York' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. Shows view towards city centre from the top of the Mount road. Buildings, motor cars, and tramlines are pictured. York Minster is visible in the centre distance. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'County Hospital, York, 1741' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. Caption below sketch: 'To the Governors and Trustees of York County Hospital this North West View is most humbly inscribed by their most obedient Servant R. Holme'. On the left there is a caption regarding the patients admitted between 1740 [?] and 1766. The total number admitted is listed as 14969 and the list also includes 'discharged cured', 'relieved', and 'incurable'. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Woodman Inn, Monk Bridge, York' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. Printed sketch. Lantern slide.

Labelled: 'Interior of the Treasurer's House, York' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. Shows the fireplace, table, and staircase. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Micklegate Bar by Cave'. Etching shows two men standing beside the bar and the etching itself is titled 'Micklegate Bar'. Cave is thought to refer to Henry Cave. Lantern slide.

Printed etching titled 'St William's Chapel'. Caption below etching: 'Published Nov 1 1807 by J. Halfpenny York' and 'Pl. 23'. This is thought to be the chapel that was located in Micklegate next to the old Ouse Bridge.

Printed etching titled 'Crypt to the Cathedral'. Shows crypt at York Minster. Caption below etching: 'Published Nov 1 1807 by J. Halfpenny York' and 'Pl. 20'. Glass plate negative.

Printed etching titled 'Cloister to St Leonards'. Caption below etching: 'Published Nov 1 1807 by J. Halfpenny York' and 'Pl. 17'. Glass plate negative.

Illustration's title: 'The Fruit Tree Beetle (Scolytus rugulosus, Ratzeburg).' Caption on illustration: '1, Beetle magnified: line showing natural length. 2, Larva, natural size, and much magnified. 3, Piece of Apple branch, showing holes in bark made by the beetle and channels made in the wood.' Lantern slide.

Caption below plan: 'Published Nov 1 1807 by J. Halfpenny York' and 'Pl. 15'. Glass plate negative.

Caption below printed etching: 'Published Nov 1 1807 by J. Halfpenny York' and 'Pl. 9'. Glass plate negative.

Printed etching titled 'Inside of Clifford's Tower'. Caption below etching: 'Published Nov 1 1807 by J. Halfpenny York' and 'Pl. 13'. Glass plate negative.

Shows churchyard and the road running alongside. Glass plate negative.

The curtain wall is also visible along with the Master Gunners house. Glass plate negative.

Glass plate negative.

Curtain wall leading up to the Keep, viewed from the west. The Master Gunners house is also visible. Glass plate negative.

Ship moored at unidentified harbour, possibly Scarborough. The letters on the hull appear to be: 'GLEANER'. Two men can be seen in the bow. Glass plate negative.

The missing west side of the keep is viewed from below showing the steep hillside and curtain wall. Glass plate negative.

Published by J. Todd and Sons, 1810. Glass plate negative.

Caption on illustration: Fig.659. - Sileanus surinamensis: a, beetle; b, pupa; c, larva - all enlarged; d, antenna of larva - more enlarged (author's illustration).' On back of slide it is possible to see the scraps of paper being used to construct the photograph's frame. Lantern slide.

Plan printed in unidentified book. Date and bookseller printer below the plan but difficult to read. Glass plate negative.

Printed above the engraving: 'Engraved for the Yorkshire Directory. Published by Edward [?] Leeds 1822'. Glass plate negative.

Below map: 'Surveyed by Order of the Trustees of the Navigation by Thomas Rhodes Civil Engineer, 1834'. Glass plate negative.

No date. Glass plate negative.

Caption at bottom of map: 'Published 1847. Bellerby & Son York'. Glass plate negative.

No date or copyright visible. Glass plate negative.

The map is copyrighted to George Benson and dated 27 February 1917. Glass plate negative.

This is thought to be the 1727 edition. The map was designed for subscribers and depicts newly-built private houses of select York citizens, detailing the owners' names and addresses. The Mansion House, depicted in the upper right hand corner, is the only public building included. When the map was reissued in 1748, it included five additional architectural illustrations. Glass plate negative.

Titled 'The Ichnography or Ground Plot of the City of York'. At the bottom of the map, there is the following caption: 'Survey'd by Benedict Horsley of the City of Yorke. Anno Dom 1694'. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Map of Watershed above York Waterworks'. The map is framed and shows an area of 735,400 acres. There is no date of publication or copyright visible. Glass plate negative.

Captions on illustration: 'Fig.60. - Tenebroides mauritanicus: a, adult beetle with greatly enlarged antenna above; b, pupa; c, larva -all engaged (original).' On back of slide it is possible to see the scraps of paper being used to construct the photograph's frame. Lantern slide.

The map is captioned 'Engraved for the York Guide Published by J&G Todd [1819?]'. Glass plate negative.

There is a boundary marking the city walls. Glass plate negative.

This is thought to be the 1727 edition. The map was designed for subscribers and depicts newly-built private houses of select York citizens, detailing the owners' names and addresses. The Mansion House, depicted in the upper right hand corner, is the only public building included. When the map was reissued in 1748, it included five additional architectural illustrations. Glass plate negative.

The map is 'based on a plan made for the new market with the names of owners etc. in 1832'. 'Geo Benson' is named below the caption, presumably to indicate that the map is copyrighted by George Benson. Glass plate negative.

The map is copyrighted to G. Benson. There is a key indicating the 11th and 12th-century streets, and the King's Pool is visible. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Dringhouses Old Church'. Printed sketch. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Stillingfleet Church'. This shows the southwest Norman doorway and its five orders of decoration. The door is closed and decorated with ironwork depicting Adam and Eve, dragons' heads, and a Viking longship. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Stillingfleet Church'. This shows the southwest Norman doorway and its five orders of decoration. The door is closed and decorated with ironwork depicting Adam and Eve, dragons' heads, and a Viking longship. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Stillingfleet Church Porch'. This shows the southwest Norman doorway and its five orders of decoration. The door, which can be seen open here, is decorated with ironwork depicting Adam and Eve, dragons' heads, and a Viking longship. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Excavation at St Mary's Church Layerthorpe'. Glass plate negative.

The Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. This photograph shows a large group of actors and the audience on tiered seating. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Excavation at St Mary's Church Layerthorpe'. The photograph shows part of the trench which has been dug around a central bank. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Excavation at St Mary's Church Layerthorpe'. Trenches have been dug around a central bank with a tree left standing in the middle. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'St John's Church Micklegate York'. The printed sketch depicts the exterior of the church with a horse and cart outside, carrying barrels. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'St Andrew's Church Spen Lane York' and 'St Andrews York'. Glass plate negative.

The plan is titled 'A Plan of the City of York Survey'd By Peter Chapereau' and 'Plan de la Ville et foubourgs de York. Capitale de le Comté du meme Nom levé par le Sr. P: Chassereau & Publié par Rocque a Charing Cross 1750.' Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Monument in St Crux Church York by E.R Tate'. Printed sketch of the monument to Sir Robert Watter, St Crux Church. Below the sketch there is a caption, which reads 'Silver Medal Drawing, National Competition, South Kensington [1884?] by E.R. Tate York School of Art. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'St Crux'. A section of stained glass depicting a female figure. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'St Crux'. A section of stained glass, depicting a man's face. The man is bearded and has a halo with radiant lines, which often symbolise sainthood. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'St Crux'. A section of stained glass, depicting a female figure. The woman appears to be holding a sheaf of wheat. The section of glass is hanging from a wire hook. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Shields on Bell from St Crux Church, now at Bishopthorpe'. Glass plate negative.

The Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. Actors pictured in costumes, including a man with a roman helmet. The women are in white dresses and appear to be dancing. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Carved Oak Panels from St Crux Church'. Five panels are pictured. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Carved Oak Panels from St Crux Church'. Five panels are pictured. Glass plate negative.

Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Chair Henry VIII Period. Greenwood's Stonegate York, 1932'. Shows a Tudor chair at W.F. Greenwood & Sons, Stonegate, 1932. There is a line of paint on the reflective side of the plate, which seems to delineate where the floor meets the backdrop. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'William III Landing in Torbay YPS'. Stained glass panel depicting William III landing in Torbay. YPS is thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. The glass panel is thought to be from a house in Gillygate, and to have moved to the York Museum. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'William III Landing in Torbay YPS'. Stained glass panel depicting William III landing in Torbay. YPS is thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. The glass panel is thought to be from a house in Gillygate, and to have moved to the York Museum. Glass plate negative.

The photograph is copyrighted to Country Life and is labelled: '6. - Staircase at the Black Swan' with caption: 'Similar work exists in Lady Peckitt's Yard, and behind Mr. Holmes' greengrocery shop in Petergate- formerly the Talbot Tavern'. Some of the article's text can be seen around the photograph. Glass plate negative.

Title of sketch: 'Old houses at corner of Nessgate and Castlegate'.

Labelled 'Barge Boards from High Ousegate'. Glass plate negative.

Labelled 'Posative North St Cealing' [sic]. The building is unidentified. Glass plate negative.

The Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. Actors are pictured here in costumes, including a man with a roman helmet. Lantern slide.

Labelled 'Lower Light Shurn Point [sic]'. Spurn Low Lighthouse. Photograph taken from shore. Lantern slide.