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Photo of antique drawing of a memorial to Hutton, who died in 1806.
Format: Black and white 14 x 9
Provenance: Unknown

In Latin. Thomas Wetherall of Aberforth, gentleman to John Hendill and Thomas Hordhill of Partington in the County of York, husbandmen. All that holding of 50 acres of arable meadow and pasture in the village and fields of Aberforth for 40s-0d per year.

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Deed of arrangement between Alexander Cleyland and Henry Worthington in relation to obtaining an office or place in connection with the hospital.

In Latin and English. William Killinghall bound to observe all clauses of indenture re a lease of the Mill Field at Skelton being part of a capital messuage dated 20 November 1609, or he loses £40.

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The conveyance relates to an unidentified messuage.

Peter Swale of Great Usburne, gentleman, to William Cowlton of Branton in fee of a close called Springs (15 Acres) in Great Usburn.

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The conveyance relates to a messuage in Davygate.

The conveyance relates to messuages etc for the Thursday Market.

The Bible was used to swear in new Masters to the Guild until the 21st century.

By: [Perkins, William]
London: 3 vols.
[? Contemporary] inscription: 'Diana Riches book'; John Howard 1882'

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The conveyance relates to two closes of land in Walmgate Bar Without.

Henry Stapleton of Wighill, Esquire, and Stephen Taylor of Bickerton, gentleman, and Henry Freer (?) of Great Usburne, gentleman, to Bryan Marshall of Green Hammerton, yeoman, concerning lands at Thorpe Underwood.

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The conveyance relates to a house etc in Petergate.

Deed of Acomb Windmill.

Letter concerning security for money due to the writer upon his former bargain. He had been to see Mr. Fra. in Westmorland, who was willing to defer the meeting and that the money should be paid according to covenant.

By John Taylor. Also includes an extract from Part of this Summers Travels. Modern typescript.

Thomas Robinson was to convey to William Robinson, his brother and William Robinson, jnr. Relates to the manors of Newby, Swaineby, Allathorpe, Awdfield and Cundall near Thorneton Briggs, and his messuage and lands in Raynton and Norton, before Christmas next. All except Swaineby were to be held to the use of Thomas Robinson and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to William Robinson, sen. and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to Francis Harrison, widow of Robert Harrison, Alderman and sister of Thomas Robinson, and the heirs of her body, remainder to Christopher Robinson of York, merchant, for life, remainder to William Robinson, his son, and the heirs male of his body begotten, or in default thereof, to the heirs male of the said Christopher, remainder to William Robinson of London, brother of the said Christopher and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to the right heirs of William Robinson, Alderman, late of York, father of the said Thomas and William Robinson. Proviso that Thomas Robinson might lease the premises (as above). Conson. £200 already paid a further £500, as agreed above. Marginal note: engrossed according to this draft. Paper. 24 pages.

For 1616-17. Of Wm Worsley, Collector of the rents and farm lately of St Mary’s Abbey. The tenants of Clifton windmill, formerly in the tenure of Wm Stable at 13s 4d p.a. owed 106s 8d for 8 years’ arrears. Reciting the grant of Clifton manor at £39 18s 5d rent to Richard Swayne and Richard Ryves who conveyed it to Robt. Saymour and Wm Blake. They conveyed it to Wm Robinson of York, alderman. The windmill was granted in fee simple at 13s 4d p.a. rent to George Lowe, esq., and Edmund Sawyer, gent, by Letters Patent, 19 Feb. 1615.

The conveyance relates to ground between St Saviourgate and Stone Bowe Lane.

The conveyance relates to a cottage in Bishophill.

In Latin. Possibly concerning Thomas Moore and Maria his wife.

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The ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on Roger Beverley and Richard Straker senior who hand over to the Lord one strip of land for the use of Richard Straker junior. This is allowed on payment of 6d.

Relating to charters granted to St. Mary’s Abbey, York. 88 foolscap sheets, two of which are badly torn. Final pages are wanting. Confirming to the tenants, inhabitants and residents of his high court of St Mary’s the liberties, privileges and immunities which they enjoyed by the grants of William Rufus, Henry II, Henry III, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, Richard II, Henry IV, Henry VI, Henry VIII, in as large and ample manner as when these possessions belonged to the Abbot of St. Mary’s (Drake, Eboracum’, p.599).

Hand-drawn coloured plan showing the Manor of Dringhouses, including the villages of Dringhouses and Middlethorpe, the fields and common lands. Enclosed fields are marked with the acreage and the name of the tenant; unenclosed fields are marked with the acreage and the many names of strip farmers. Individual dwellings are also shown. Also includes a surrogate copy.

William Henlayke of Borrowbridge, brydlemaker, and Ann his wife to Peter Henlayke of Nether Dunsforth, yeoman, and George Henlayke and their heirs. Sping Close (11 acres) in Great Usburn for £60.

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Peter and George Henlake (buyers) suing William Henlake and Anna his wife (sellers) for 12 acres of pasture with appurtenances in Great Ouseburn. Includes Royal Seal in three pieces. Document has been scanned to avoid further damage to seal.

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Includes entries showing payments from recusants for various years c. 1611-1625, possibly copied by John Gibson during his time as Sherriff of Yorkshire c. 1632.

By John Malcolme, Rouge Herald and Jas. Currie, Ormand Pursuivant, factors for Sir Jas. Balfour of Kinnaird (?) kt., Lyon King of Arms, of dues paid by Sir Wm Robiesone of Newbie, kt. For his recent knighthood received from his Majesty. Signed by John Malcome, and Jas Currie and witnessed by Robt. Trotter merchant, burgess of Edinburgh and Geo. Fergwsone, one of the King’s trumpeters. Also includes receipt by the said Geo. Fergusone on behalf of his brethren, of money due to them from Sir Wm Robisone, as above. Signed by Geo Fergwsone and witnessed by J Malcom and J Currie.

Granted to Sir Wm Robiesonn, for good and true service to his majesty. Signed by Sir John Hay of Laud, kt clerk to the King.

Of Sir Wm Robesonne of Newbie, as a burgess and gild brother of Edinburgh. Signed by Alex Guthrie, Common Clerk.

Richard Popleton of Clifton for threatening William Burneston.

The conveyance relates to a messuage in the Shambles. The conveyance was given in trust, for the benefit of Poor Folks in virtue of the will of William Harrington.

Author: Lieutenant Hammond. Copy of 1904 edition.

Will of Peter Straker of Spittle in the p[ar]ish of Fangfoss in the County of York, widower. [Transcript]

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Simon Webster for selling ale without a licence, selling it at more than 1d a quart and harbouring ill company.

Edward Drew, Millicent Drew and Ann Gamble for threatening Thos. Goodale and Robt. Goodrick. Subscribed by John Oliver, constable of Clifton: Edw. Drew was committed to the House of Correction for 3 to 4 days.

John Brathwate, Alehouse keeper, for keeping a house of disorder and entertaining disorderly company and suspicious persons.

Allowed 8 July 1637.

The conveyance relates to a messuage etc in the Thursday Market. The conveyance was drawn up on the settlement of the marriage of Robert Benson with Jane Watson.

In Latin.Straker to Straker.

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Between Thomas Herbert of York, Thomas Lovell of Skelton, Marke Metcalfe of York and William Pecke of Kingston upon Hull.

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From J. B. Morrell 'City of our Dreams'.

Includes a typecript transcription.

Granted by Mr Robinson, and accounts of the half yearly rents due from lands formerly belonging to St Mary’s Abbey. Includes Strensall, Walmgate, Baldersby, Roecliffe, Coppergate etc.

To one, To all High Sheriffes, Justices of the peace and other Officers, within 150 Miles of the City of Yorke. The other, In particular to the High Sheriffes, Justices of the peace and other Officers within the County of Lancaster. In general, to all the Counties of England and Dominion of Wales.

The Petition of the Kingdom of Scotland, to the Lords of His Majesties Most Honourable Privie Councell of that Kingdome. Also His Majesties Letter to the Lords of his Privie Counsell of the Kingdome of Scotland and a Letter from Sir Io. Bourchier to Sir Thomas Barrington Knight and Baronet.

For the safety of His Majesties person, the defence of the Kingdome, and the security of both Houses of Parliament, and the Priviledges thereof.

Of lands in the lordship of Clifton belonging to Leonard Weddell – a detailed description of lands in Townend Field, Clifton Broken Mill Field, Fosse Field and the Layers, including Pepper Mill Flat, Clifton Ladie Mill Field and meadow in Clifton Ings, containing in all 53 acres, 11 poles. Surveyed by William Mason.

Political tract entitled 'His Majesties' Second Message to the Parliament concerning Sir John Hothams refusall to give His Majestie entrance into His Town of Hull'. Printed in London by Robert Barker.

The tract has been used to line the inside of a book binding, which has subsequently been removed from the book. The outer piece of book binding remains on the tract.

The tract is in a poor condition and parts of the text have been lost when the item has been attached to the binding.

Also Severall Votes of both Houses of Parliament concerning the Magazine at Hull, and Sir John Hotham Governor thereof. Also the Order of Assistance given to the Com,mittees of both Houses, concerning thier going to Hull.

The illuminated address was an appreciation of the 40 years Camidge had been with the Chapel.

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