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At present this collection only includes an incomplete series of seed lists.
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The North of England Horticultural SocietyAt present the collection only comprises one notebook, compiled by Cossins as he worked on his 'New and exact plan of the City of York.' Also includes supplementary paperwork concerning the notebook, including a copies of the original sale catalogue from 1993, as well as a complete set of photographic prints of the notebook.
Cossins; John (1697-1743)Three large ledgers covering the years 1804-1823, 1816-1851 and 1903-1919.
J. & G. Oldfield LtdAt present this collection only includes magazines issued by the Creative.
At present this collection only comprises records relating the building of Derwenthorpe village. Includes scrapbooks, meeting minutes, correspondence and additional papers relating to the opposition of Osbaldwick Parish Council members to the building of the village.
Osbaldwick Parish CouncilThis collection consists of one volume - a handwritten autobiography of Oswald Allen's life.
Allen; Oswald (1767-?)At present this collection only includes an incomplete series of annual reports.
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Tansley was a collector, primarily of philately and postal history. Includes one letter and 15 receipts.
These files were created by Anne Gordon in the 2000s, to highlight different aspects of life in York. The files are primarily a combination of newspaper cuttings and original research notes on a variety of topics. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of each file.
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One prescription book containing details of prescriptions dispensed by William Dewhurst's pharmacy at 61 Nunnery Lane, York. Also includes some loose papers concerning prescriptions.
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Currently this collection only includes numbers under arms and a note of position and exercises.
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This collection curently comprises one school report.
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A collection of items which were prepared and sent by Margaret Vessey to the 'producer and Lord Mayor' relating to Margaret Vessey's life and ancestry, with a letter sent by Margaret Vessey accompanying the items.
Includes letters from Margaret Vessey [also Margaret de Vesci] and James Herriot, a copy of a pedigree of the descent of the Clifford baronies, and photographs showing a biography of Frederick Delius, Margaret Vessey with Queen Elizbeth, and Margaret Vessey as Tess of the D'Urbervilles.
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Persimmon plcThe collection includes a Leeds City Police moon chart, 'stranger danger' posters, children's training materials on the history of the police, service and character book for John Raisbeck, papers on the career of Francis Denham, copies of images relating to police officers and the history of crime and punishment, typescripts regarding the history of policing in York and handwritten notes on other aspects of police history.
Peter HawleyIncludes seventeen photograph albums relating to areas of York, as well as one file of additional research notes. Many of the images are photocopies from third party collections.
Leeman; Philip (c.1934-2016)Includes marriage papers and Co-operative accounts for the Mason family, as well as business correspondence, rates and tax demands, government circulars sent to Miss Caroline Place, personal letters, papers and writings of Miss Caroline Place, correspondence addressed to Captain Place, drawings and photographs, advertisements, ephemera, photographs and postcards, correspondence regarding the Lych Gate in Skelton, requisition form for library books and newsagent's account for the Evening Press. Please see series, file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
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Collection of original and printed maps and plans of the city of York and the Ridings of Yorkshire.
Collection contains a Manor Court Roll from 1655 relating to the Manor of Poppleton court and land holdings. Also includes transcription and photocopy of the document, ordnance survey maps of the area, MBE relating to Ronald Hansell, sale particulars for seven farms, photocopied land award and display boards created by the History Society.
Poppleton History SocietyIncludes minutes, agendas, financial details and programme details relating to the society.
Poppleton Men's SocietyAt present this collection only includes an incomplete set of magazines. 2004-2006 are missing, as well as some editions within other years.
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Includes minute books and papers, annual reports and accounts (on CD-ROM) between 1989 and 2014, and one bundle of early papers and photographs compiled by P Hepworth.
Poppleton Road Memorial HallThe items in this collection were deposited in the York Reference Library primarily, by a number of different people, many of whom are now unknown. The cuttings are arranged into series by the year in which they were catalogued.
Includes three published annual reports from 1920, 1945 and 1946.
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At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of annual reports by the York and District Branch, formerly the York Branch.
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At present this collection comprises an incomplete series of annual reports.
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York and District Animals' HospitalIncludes copies of the magazine 'The York Consumer', typed copies of annual general meeting papers, papers relating to the National Federation of Consumer Groups' campaign to standardise packaging of pre-packed goods, a and notice of a trip to the Police Headquarters, Clifford Street.
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York Consumer GroupIncludes family certificates, will of Thomas Pulleyn, probate of the will of Thomas Pulleyn and Freeman's certificate.
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Records relating to the finances and operations of R W Anderson and Sons Ltd. Also includes some pattern books, club colour books and a selection of printed material used for reference by the company.
At present this collection only comprises photographs produced as evidence by objectors to the proposal to close the Ilkley Skipton and Haltwhistle to Alston railway lines, as well as photographs of Scarborough station parking arrangements possibly related to Scarborough-Whitby closure of Scarborough development proposals.
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Rail Users Consultative CommitteeAt present this collection only comprises one bundle of sports programmes for events. Includes LNER Athletics Championships programmes.
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York Railway InstituteIncludes formulae and order books, for Raimes' own products, for private clients and for doctors and veterinary surgeons.
Includes papers relating to James Raine, Angelo Raine and William Powell Frith, including notebooks and papers, historical notes, sketches, heraldic devices, correspondence, wills and inventories, pedigrees, genealogical information, letters from John Birkbeck and others, and letters from William Powell Frith. Please see series level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.
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Rawcliffe Tennis ClubAdministrative records of the association, including minutes of meetings, annual reports, constitutions, correspondence, and other associated papers.
Huntington Good Neighbours AssociationAt present this collection only includes an ornamental book containing a ceremonial illuminated address to Henry Steward Lord Mayor & Chairman of the Grand Yorkshire Gala. Stewart was also a florist.
Operational documents relating to the running of the Glassworks Company from their factory in Fishergate, York. Records include financial information,design files for different products and for a wide variety of clients including well known national and international brands as well as information and plans relating to the factory site in Fishergate. Also includes some photographs largely relating to the factory furnaces, historical research material and some publicity about the company.
Redfearn National Glass Ltd.Published reference material previously held by York Reference Library, including annual reports and documents relating to licensing.
THIS COLLECTION DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ORGANISATIONAL RECORDS FROM YORKSHIRE TELEVISION AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY RECORDS RELATING TO PROGRAMMING.
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The research notes form a comprehensive card index, and are arranged in the same order as the York volumes were produced. Certain aspects of the city of York, e.g. the bars and walls, appear in more than one volume, therefore in most cases all five boxes will need to be searched. Five volumes of the history were produced, however there are no research notes relating to volume I (Roman York) existing in this collection.
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At present the collection comprises 18 volumes of research notes for Knight's 'A history of the city of York from its foundation in the year AD 71', as well as one handwritten manuscript entitled 'This is Clifton.'
Knight; Charles Brunton (?-?)Includes letters received by Reverend J Fowler from P. F. Kendall and W. H. Young relating to geology.
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Operational records of the River Foss Society including minutes, financial papers, membership details, accounts and publicity. Also includes information about events and activities held by the Society and the management of the environment along the River Foss.
River Foss SocietyBenton was born and raised in York and worked on the railways. He signed up to fight during the First World War, and returned home injured in 1918 following the loss of his lower left arm and a bone in his right arm. The papers in this collection relate primarily to his war service. Please note digital copies of all items in this collection also exist.
Benton; Robert (1899-?)Records relating to the operational activities of R. Dent & Son, builders and joiners including day books, wage sheets, customer accounts and bank books.
Robert Dent & SonVolumes of handwritten notes about civic officials within York from the medieval period through to the 17th and 18th centuries. The information in the volumes is arranged alphabetically by surname. Also includes transcriptions of Guild Ordinances, and a catalogue of the mayors and bailiffs, Lord Mayors and Sheriffs, the representatives in Parliament and the Recorders and Town Clerks of the City of York.
At present this collection only comprises business correspondence, mainly to Robert. Kite & Co., London, and Miln Haswell & Co, Agent at Batavia, Java. Also includes copies of some legal documents.
Papers of the Robinson family, primarily covering legal matters. The documents are organised roughly chronologically. Please see series level descriptions for further information about the contents of this collection.
Includes photographs and photograph albums, certificates and additional papers.
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Includes one apprenticeship indenture, genealogical notes and one family photograph.
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This collection currently only comprises committee minute books and visitors books for the club.
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Rotary Club of YorkIncludes staff newsletters, shareholder information, typescript notes on the history of Rowntrees, an agreement between National Union of Clerks and Rowntrees, copies of a promotional brochure about the Cocoa Works site and press supplement.
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Rowntree Mackintosh PLCThe collection currently includes programmes for performances, scrapbooks regarding plays staged by the group and AGM reports. Also includes coloured cardboard illustrations of scenery from a production of Toad of Toad Hall.
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This collection comprises files relating to individual projects administered by Rural Action Yorkshire. The files primarily relate to Village Halls, and comprise correspondence, plans and associated papers. Many of the legal papers in this collection are copies of the originals sent to Rural Action Yorkshire.
Rural Action YorkshireSamuel Holberry was a member of the Chartist movement and was imprisoned in York Castle as a result. This collection comprises correspondence he received whilst in prison. Also includes letters received from John Cooper, a family friend, from his relative
Holberry; Samuel (1814-1842)These volumes include details of individual cases heard by Selby Magistrates Court (including the verdict for each case), and juvenile court.
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Selby Magistrates CourtAt present this collection only comprises minutes and associated papers for meetings of the Trustees.
Sheldon Memorial TrustBooklet advertising the tailoring services of Simpson & Son.
Simpson & Son, TailorsIncludes personal papers, scrapbooks, papers relating to Marriott's career at Oxford University and as the local Member of Parliament, papers relating to Wolverhampton and papers relating to various regions and states of the world. Also includes general correspondence files, papers relating to the British Empire, trade and industry, the Commonwealth, English history, Queen Victoria, UK parliament and politicians, autograph books and notes on the First and Second World Wars. The collection also comprises extensive bundles of newspaper cuttings on a variety of different topics, as well as notebooks of manuscripts relating to Marriott's articles and lectures.
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Marriott; Sir; John Arthur Ransome (1859-1945)Documents and research notes compiled by the Skelton History Group to form the Village archive. Records include copies of published and unpublished articles about the village, notes on parish records, wills and census returns. Also includes some further notes on Overton and various oral history interview transcriptions.
At present this collection only comprises a large number of slides of York and Yorkshire buildings and places, and some images relating to further afield, compiled by Lack during the course of his lifetime. See file level descriptions for more detailed information.
At present this collection only comprises the family bible.
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The papers of Teasdale solicitors were found co-located within the papers of Gray, Dodsworth & Co, however no direct link has yet been found to prove that Teasdale was a constituent business. This collection comprises legal papers for individuals and properties, most likely in connection with clients of the business, as well as receipted household accounts for Mr Teasdale, and accounts for two customers of the businss. In addition, the collection includes a number of boxes relating to the collection of bad debts on behalf of J Terry and Sons Ltd. At times in its history the business was also referred to as simply Teasdale solicitors. Please see series level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.
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This collection currently comprises one declaration of trust for the Institute.
Includes minutes of meetings, financial papers, visitors books, account book, papers relating to the annual dinners, rules of the club, publications produced on the history of the Soroptimists, photographs of members, framed certificate of affilitation and a list of past presidents.
Soroptimist International York EborIncludes minute books, yearbooks, details of member activities and papers relating to the affiliation of the Society with the Burns Federation. Also includes petty cash book, framed certificates and examples of the Society logo. Please see series and file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.
St Andrew Society of YorkThis collection currently only comprises one photocopied minute book from the association.
The collection consists of an extensive series of school magazines, commissioner's report 1894 and school calendar from 2007. The school was also known as the Cathedral School of St Peter of York.
St Peter's SchoolIncludes two files regarding the setting up of the centre and one on the use of redundant churches.
St Sampson's Old People's CentreAt present this collection only comprises a small series of annual reports. The orphanage was based in Trinity Lane, York.
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St Stephen's OrphanageIncludes photographs of family members and two blown glass ornaments.
At present this collection only comprises a set of magazines for the years 1987-1988.
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Includes 31 sets of oral history recordings, including original recordings, migrated recordings and transcripts in jpg, Microsoft Word or PDF formats (the format varies by recording so please see subseries level descriptions for more detailed information). Also includes one hard-copy publication produced by the group, and a small number of digital files containing research notes into aspects of the village.
Strensall Local History GroupDiaries, logs and papers of Sir William Strickland and his son Eustachius Strickland. Includes:
-William Strickland's diaries and log of his voyage to America
-Strickland Family Papers - papers of William and Eustachius Strickland on a wide variety of subjects - history, agriculture, botany, law, and religion. Compiled or written in the 18th and early 19th centuries, but the subject matter dealt with covers a historical period from 921BC-1830.
The collection of personal and business records of the Swales family, a family Butchers business based in Goodramgate. The earliest document is a Baptism Certificate, which shows the birth of a John Swales in 1853, although the Freemen records mention another John Swales (Butcher) who was apprenticed in 1812.
The main part of the collection features the life of John Thomas Swales, who was born in 1869, and appears to have taken over the family business in 1896. John Thomas became a Methodist Lay Preacher, an influential member of local trade organisations, and was nominated for a vacancy on the Board of Guardians in 1907. The documentation also shows his marriage to Ada Plummer in 1897, and some information on their two children, Hilda Mary (who later became an American citizen) and Thomas, (who carried on the family profession of a Butcher).
Swales; family; ButchersIncludes:
Swann Family records, mainly deeds, late 16th - 19th centuries;
Will of Robert Carr (father of John Carr) of Horbury, 1756;
Papers relating to the Whitaker Family of Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire, 18th - 19th century;
Sale conditons of estates belonging to William Taylor, a bankrupt, 1807.
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Includes one accounts ledger, wages book, ready reckoner and a volume entitled 'Warnes Discount & Commission Tables.'
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Includes pocket diaries, transcripts of diaries, notebooks, correspondence and additional family papers. It is believed that Sydney H Smith later worked for J Walker & Co, coal merchants.
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Includes 23 letters of Sydney John Holmes, as well as eight postcards and two photographs. The entirety was sent to his mother, father and sister between 1917 and 1918 from Ypres, whilst he was serving in the First World War. Also includes a copy of a published book by J E Mackfall, transcribing the letters.
Holmes; Sydney John (?-?)Benfield was a former Town Clerk of York. Includes photographs, press cuttings, certificates, booklet and medal.
Benfield; T C (? - 1986); Town ClerkIncludes published works produced by T P Cooper during his career as a local historian. The publications relate to various aspects of the history of York, including folklore, Dickens, clockmakers and churches. Some of the works are published by local and national printers, whilst other works are in typescript or handwritten form.
Cooper; T P (?-?)Includes published works produced by T P Cooper during his career as a local historian. The publications relate to various aspects of the history of York, including folklore, Dickens, clockmakers and churches. Some of the works are published by local and national printers, whilst other works are in typescript or handwritten form.
The volumes for 1779 and 1780 are missing.
Wilkinson; Tate (1739-1803)Includes copybook of Thomas Read Whitaker, five letters (mainly from Thomas Evans to Samuel Hailstone, solicitor) and the marriage settlement of John Telford and Elizabeth Hailstone.
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The Trust had a home which was located in Acomb Road, York. At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of annual reports, and leaflets about the Elizabeth Fry Home.
Drawing of the Judges Lodging, drawn by donor.
The collection comprises annual reports for the school, annual reports for the Mount Old Scholars Association, a published history of the school, reports for the Lydia Rous Scholarship Committee, a programme for the centenary amateur dramatics production and recent advertising leaflets.
The Mount School, YorkIncludes Group constitution and committee minutes, annual reports and annual general meeting minutes, sub-committee minutes regarding footpaths, newsletters and papers regarding local campaigns. Also includes papers on Sustrans and the River Foss Society, family rambling days, walks descriptions and publicity materials.
The Ramblers (York Group)At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of annual reports.
Photograph of the Orchestra and covering note providing background information.
The Sayer Light OrchestraIncludes papers relating to the organisation of the association in York, minutes and accounts, annual reports, Snowball Plantation papers, events documentation - including local, national and international events, archives relating to the relatioship with Scouts in Malawi, Gang Show, Leaders and badges, and papers relating to a number of specific Scout groups. Please see series level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.
The Scout Association, YorkAt present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of The Yorkshire Regiment Journal.
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Yorkshire RegimentCollection of press cuttings from York newspapers relating to local events.
The files all appear to be correspondence received by Thomas Allis, and articles and research compiled by him, during the course of his working life.
This collection currently consists of two volumes of papers - one containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes (all about poetry) and the other containing miscellaneous documents, maps and correspondence relating to Yorkshire.
Whytehead; Thomas Bowman (1840-1907)At present this collection only comprises his Survey of the River Ouse.
Surbey; Thomas (?-1703)The collection currently consists of one item - a manuscript copy of 'Analecta Eboracensis'.
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Includes abstracts of title, leases, releases and conyances relating to the titles of the Simpson and Matterson families to the property now known as Treasurer's House.
Treasurer's House, York