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Letter from [Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken]. He mentions the fact that he has received letters from Lydia and Rose, and talks about leaving tomorrow for Rotterdam, and then to Harwich.

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The letter announces the birth of Violet Aitken an hour ago, signed with her name. [The letter was written by her father, Henry Martin Aitken].

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Letter concerning a trip to Europe. He mentions that all are well, so the family are to enjoy their Rhine voyage.

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Letter written by [Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken]. The letter is written from the Hotel du Nord, Coblenz, Wiesbad, and mentions the fact that they are travelling to Heidelburg. Also mentions travelling with Harry.

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Letter from Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken. The letter is written from Neuwied. The letter talks about his travels through the German states, and the lack of luggage. Harry is travelling too. Also mentions that Henry goes to Rotterdam tomorrow, and then on to London.

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Letter written during a trip to Europe. In the letter, Harry talks about his trips to Wildbad, Carlsruhe and Heidelberg, as well as Mannheim and Mainz. He mentions swimming in the Rhine and the fact that Papa bought some books.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken. The letter is written from the Grand Hotel du Hollande. He mentions that he is travelling with Harry, and that they arrived last night from Frankfurt and Heidelberg. Tomorrow he is going to Wildbad, Durlach, Mannheim, Worms and Neuwied. Mentions the Russian Countess in Wiesbad playing the piano at night.

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Letter from Lydia to her sister Edith, including thoughts and encouragement for Edith's confirmation on Friday. The letter was written from Bishopshill [York].

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Letter from Lydia to her sisters. The letter was written from 54 Holgate Terrace, York. In the letter, Lydia describes that Edie has recently left. She saw HRH the Duke of Cambridge who was to inspect the new barracks, then to visit the Exhibition. She talks about the Grand Military Tournament in the Asylum fields, and mentions that Malton Ann's niece was acquitted at the Wakefield Sessions.

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Letter to her sister. Lydia is sending her three brooches, and tells her to be self-controlled and discreet.

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Unsigned letter written from 2 Elin Villas. The letter includes family news, and wishes her a Happy Birthday. Also mentions the fact that Bine is unwell.

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Unsigned letter written from Hillcrest, Whitby. In the letter the author asks for Charlie's address to be sent. Also encloses a blank cheque. Mentions the fact that she should get some good glasses to save your eyes, and the fact that the writer is going to Malton, then York soon. Talks about the sea at Whitby and Miss Fawcett.

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The letter includes an account of [visiting the Great Exhibition] in London on the first day of its opening, including descriptions of the crowds. The letter is written on headed paper from the Saracens Head Hotel, Snow Hill, London, however the writer describes that the hotel was full and they were forced to stay the night in Hayes. The end page is missing.

[The letter was written to Elizabeth Aitken, known as 'Dick', by her husband, Henry Martin Aitken].

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Letter was written from Holly Mount, Hampstead. The writer has been very poorly, and says 'please excuse the scrawl'. Encloses the Bishop of Hereford's speech. A note in another hand has written that the letter was written by Mama [Elizabeth Aitken] on 18 April 1896, the day before she died.

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Letter written from Southend-on-Sea, offering Edith her condolences [for the death of her mother], and apologises for the flowers being late.

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With original envelope.

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Small card listing the weights of family members. Includes weights for Else, Edie, Bine, Harry, Rose, Lydia, Mamma, and Papa.

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Writing on the paper reads 'Sent by Harry from Uckbrook September 1866. Gathered at Dale Abbey'.

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Includes two lists showing the dates Elizabeth Aitken planned to be in various locations.

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A copy of the 'Step by Step, or The Child's First Lesson Book, Part 1'. Writing on the inside cover reads 'Charlie purchased this book Mar 8 1875 being 5 years and nearly 6 months old'.

Also includes some loose sheets from a small printed diary containing handwritten verses.

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Written by [Henry Martin Aitken] to his daughter, Violet, on the occasion of his 43rd birthday. The letter was written as a keepsake for Violet to have in the future.

Violet is only one year old and is told not to eat this, her first letter.

The letter has been cut into three pieces.

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Includes a small monochrome photograph showing a grave stone in York Cemetery for members of the Aitken family, with other associated papers showing a genealogy for the family, and information about the people buried in the grave.

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Written by [Henry Martin Aitken] to his son, Henry, on the occasion of his 43rd birthday, to say the he is thinking about his son. the letter mentions Henry's young sisters, Violet and Elizabeth, and hope's he [Henry] is looking after the family in his father's absence.

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Letter written by Henry Aitken, to his wife, Elizabeth (known as 'Dick'), from the New Bath Hotel, Rotterdam. The letter describes a journey from [York] to Rotterdam, via Hull, including a description of the sea journey and food onboard the ship. Having arrived in Rotterdam, Henry Aitken describes sightseeing, and promises to write again from Cologne.

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Letter written during a European journey, travelling with her father [Henry Martin Aitken]. The letter is written from Neuwied.

The letter mentions sightseeing in Rotterdam and the train journey to Cologne. They will then travel on to Bonn and Neuwied. The end page of the letter is missing.

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Two letters, including one with an elaborate gold border, written by Lydia Aitken to her sisters, wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. One is written to Rosaline [Rose] and one is written to Edith. Both are written from Neuwied.

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Letter written to her mother wishing her a Merry Christmas, from Neuwied.

In the letter Lydia declares her great love for her mother. She is ashamed of her previous behaviour and promises to be a much better daughter when she returns home. Mentions Edith, Bine, Harry and Rose, and wishes her a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Includes minutes of meetings, general correspondence, details of events, fundraising and lists of members.

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Loose copies of official meeting minutes. Also includes some balance sheets.

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Loose copies of official meeting minutes. Also includes some balance sheets.

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At present this series only includes one general file, from 1995 to 2005.

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Includes details of events, finances, fundraising activities, members lists and some correspondence.

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At present this collection only comprises nine editions of the Museums Alive! magazine, published annually.

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Magazine published annually by the council.

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Incomplete series - issues 1, 5, 7 and 8 are missing.

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This collection consists of the diaries of Ebenezer Brown Allen, copies of letters and prayers of Samuel J. Allen, historical notes and sketches, poems, printed lectures and sermons.

The diaries of Ebenezer Brown Allen, brother of Samuel J. Allen.

Diary of Ebenezer Brown Allen, brother of Samuel J. Allen. Notes family births and deaths, and gives a summary of his early years.

Diary of Ebenezer Brown Allen, brother of Samuel J. Allen.

Diary of Ebenezer Brown Allen, brother of Samuel J. Allen.

Diary of Ebenezer Brown Allen, brother of Samuel J. Allen.

'Remarks on English Churches' by J. H. Markland, inscribed "The Rev. S. J. Allen from I.B.D., January 1847" and "Allen Foxley, K. W. 1901".

Notes on Antique and Armourial collections, including sketches of monuments, memorials and coats of arms in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Kent, Middlesex, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire.

Notes on Antique and Armourial collections, including letters and seals, in Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, Lancashire, Middlesex, Warwickshire, Westmorland and Yorkshire.

Notes on Antique and Armourial collections, including letters and seals, in Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Kent, London, Middlesex and Surrey.

Historical notes and drawings of churches, monuments and heraldry compiled by George Samuel Allen, elder son of S. J. Allen. Notes on the wrapping of this bundle were supplied by Allen Foxlet (25 December 1945).

Pencil Portrait of S. J. Allen by P. R. Nixon, with 3 copies.

Photograph of oak panel depicting 'King Robart', formerly in the screen of the refectory of Sawley Abbey, Yorkshire, bought by Harry Whittaker of Blackburn, 1944. Note on reverse supplied by A. Foxley.

Copy of letters and prayers of S. J. Allen, copied by Sarah Barbara Allen of Easingwold for her neice Mary Alice, daughter of S. J. Allen.

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.

The correspondence all relates to Allis' work. A complete list of the contents of the letters is included in the box.

The collection comprises one published history of the Ambler family by Louis Ambler, as well as correspondence and research notes produced during the production of the volume.

The correspondence mainly consists of requests from Louis Ambler, author of 'The Ambler Family' to Thomas Ambler, asking the latter to research particular aspects of the history of the family in York.

The handwritten pencil notes were most likely produced by Thomas Ambler, Nunnery Lane, York, as part of his research on behalf of Louis Ambler.

Copy of the published work 'The Ambler Family' by Louis Ambler, containing historical details of the branches of the Ambler family in West Yorkshire, York, Lincolnshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, London and America.

The leaflet contains details of the contents of the book, and included a tear-off slip to order the publication. The tear off slip has been used.

It is likely that this notice, relating to applications for pensions, was received by Thomas Ambler.

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.

Account books for transactions made by R W Anderson and Sons. Also includes information regarding purchases made by different customers, largely the gentry of York and Leeds.

Financial information for R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Details of payment for gas by R W Anderson and Son Ltd., Tailors.

Details of purchases made by various customers of R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., tailors. Customers include the Yarbrough, Munby and Harewood families.

Financial information for R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors. Includes a couple of small clothing pattern design sketches.

Financial information for R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Stocks and Shares purchased by R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Details of purchases made by individual customers to R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors. Volumes are in alphabetical order.

Details of purchases made by individual customers to R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Policy for R W Anderson.

For an appprenticeship with R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Pattern books for various different clothing designs including trousers, waistcoats, dress wear, skirts and clothing alterations. Also includes club colour books for designs for Universities, military, clubs and society dress.

Pattern books owned by R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors for various different clothing designs including trousers, waistcoats, dress wear, skirts and clothing alterations.

Club colour books for designs for Universities, military, clubs and society dress. External companies provided the fabric for this dress and R W Anderson would provide tailoring.

Club colour books for designs for Universities, military, clubs and society dress. Book supplied to R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors by James and Edwardes Ltd.

Various printed booked owned by R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors. Books relate to the practice of managing a business and the tailoring business. There are additional texts relating to hunting groups and the military as the firm produced a lot of clothing for these groups.

Includes some pencil financial information by R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors.

Volume 1 - 1933-1934 and volume 2 1950-1951. Includes details of how each hunt should dress for day and evening.