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Includes deeds from Nicholson to the York Corporation.

Includes a letter written to the York Daily Herald by W.W. Morrell on October 12th 1876 regarding public libraries in York; a letter from J. Lubbock MP dated April 10th 1885 (newspaper unknown) on the benefits of reading and free libraries; an article in the Hull Eastern Morning News dated December 14th 1882 regarding the question of a proposed public library in Hull; an article in the Times dated October 10th 1898 regarding the opening of a new free library in Wandsworth by J. Lubbock MP; an article in the Hull Eastern Morning News dated December 18th 1882 regarding the results of a poll taken on the issue of a proposed free library in Hull; an undated article regarding the foundation of the "John Bright Room" in Birmingham by the Free Library Committee; n article in the Hull Eastern Morning News dated December 14th 1882 regarding the proposed free library in Hull; an undated article regarding the winding up of the Lever Street Permenant Benefit Building Society in Manchester; an undated article regarding the offer of a free library for Huddersfield.

Includes various newspaper cuttings related to the York Library Service. Publicity for events, campaigns, appeals, and bequests. Items are individually dated.

Selection of loose newspaper cuttings from the early 90s

Includes:
Posters for the School of Art Autumn Session 1889 (2 copies);
Report of the proceedings and observations by Henry James Townsend Esq during a visit to Paris, 1844;
A letter to the President of the Manchester School of Art, 1853;
Statement of Committees of the Yorkshire Schools of Art, 1865;
Report for the examination for admission to the Staff College, June 1884;
List of the duties of the Inspector of Provincial Schools, c.1880s (2 copies);
Extract from the 35th reports of the Department of Science and Art of the Committee of Council of Education, 1888.

Includes two copies of the 1954 Sheldon Memorial Lecture, as well as four copies of the Arts Centre York newsletter and programme, dated 12/1972, 3/1973, 10/1973 and 11/1973.

The deeds are too damaged to be identified.

The deeds are too damaged to be identified.

The deeds are too damaged to be identified.

The deeds are too damaged to be identified.

The deeds are too damaged to be identified.

Includes correspondence relating to temporary bungalows, newspaper - Daily mail dated Saturday July 23rd 1960 relating to the city centre streets.

Correspondence and associated papers

Proposed bridge at Burton Stone Lane, over the London North Eastern Railway, details, general layout plan, cross sections, abutment and steelwork plan, south elevation, sectional elevations, half elevation of abutment and wing wall, Longitudinal section and general plan. Some plans are marked as working drawings from the job, plan 521/9446 includes the signature of approval from the LNER Engineer, Jon Miller. - Drawing type: general plan, detail drawing, elevation, sectional elevation, longitudinal section, working drawing
Drawing number (if any): PH521/9446, PH521/9447, PH521/9448, PH521/9449, PH521/9451, PH521/9452
Scale: Various scales
Size: Large
Names: F Q Spurr, City Engineer, R.S.B.

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Layout of foundations to housing blocks, ground beam reinforcement details and schedule of drawings - Drawing type: Plans, sections and elevations
Drawing number (if any): D/S/7814/4
D/S/7815/1
D/S/7815/2
D/S/7816/1B
D/S/7816/2
D/S/7818
Scale: 1:10 and 1:50
Size: Large
Names: JAS

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Foundation layouts and a typical cross section through the foundation, with construction instructions - Drawing type: ground plan and section
Drawing number (if any): D/S/7789/4a, D/S/7789/5b
Scale: 1 : 50
Size: Large
Names: RJM, JMS, R D Waterman, City Engineer and Surveyor.

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This is a collection of receipts as made out to the Civil Defence Officer.

Includes a copy of the Cambridge Street Clearance Order, 1960; correspondence; house inspection records; lists of properties and occupiers/owners; extracts of committee minutes; newspaper cuttings; reports of the Chief Public Health Inspector; lists of houses purchase by the Corporation; papers regarding objections; plans of the clearance area; and two books of black and white photographs.

Comprises inspection sheets for the following streets in the Cambridge Clearance Area: Cambridge Street; Rosary Street; Oxford Street; Mount Ephraim; Eagle Street; Stafford Place; and Denton Terrace. Each report records the following: location of property, name of occupiers/owners; tenancy arrangements; house condition report (including floor and window area); and small scale plans of properties. Also includes plan of the clearance area.

Certificates of Registration - Correspondence covering registrations cancellations and change of ownership.

Circulars and correspondence July 1943 - Jan 1950 - Ministry of Health circulars: 33,/47 9 Feb 1947); 1813 (May 1939); 1884 (Oct 1939); 2062 (July 1940); 2469 (Aug 1941); 2707 (Oct 1942); 2854 (Sept 1943); 108/44 (Sept 19'4); 123/44 (Sept 1944); 91/45 (June 1945) and 69/49 - Ministry of Health: Treatment of Cancer: Directions of Use of Records, Parts I and II - York Cancer Committee, Resolutions passed at Conference 8 Dec 1944 - Minutes of meeting of York Cancer Committee 23 Feb 1945 and 14 Dec 1945 - York Cancer Committee 1) General Outline of Problem (?March 1945); 2) Draft Agreement as to formation of a Joint Committee for the exercise of functions under Cancer Act 1939 (1944) and 3) Clerks Memorandum (undated) 'A Cancer Service for the Yorkshire Region' (undated) - City of York Annual Reports of Medical Officer of Health, Tuberculosis Officer etc. 1941 and 1943

Ministry of Health Circular 55/50 : Acceptance of Recommendations by Local Government, 19 May 1959 and Circular 41/51 : Building Proposals for years 1952-74 - Proposed Maternity Clinic at Clifton, 1961 - Mental Health Proposals, 1961/62 York Corporation Proposals/Estimates 1950-55

Correspondence and circulars concerning allowances 1946-1948 - National Joint Council's Recommendations as to provision of motor cars (Oct 1947) - Motor cars for Midwives, correspondence Nov 1948 - March 1949 - Ministry of Health circular 21/49 : Motor Cars for Domiciliary Midwives - Association of Municipal Corporations confidential letter 11 Nov 1948

Correspondence and associated papers

Background paper no. 4, Caravan Development 1979-1982; and Background paper no. 6, National Trends.

Includes Government Acts, correspondence regarding site development, article

Includes correspondence, Caravan Sites Act, newspaper cuttings, articles, Conditions of Licence, notes, photographs, site plans

Includes correspondence, pamphlets, handbooks, and private notes

Includes correspondence, discontinuance order, schedule

Comprises product information and correspondence

Ministry of Health circular 2866 - Correspondent, mainly with York Diocesan Association for 'Moral Welfare', Oct 1943 - Aug 1945 - York Diocesan Association for Moral Welfare Annual Report for 1944 - City of York: Appointment of a Welfare Officer March/April 1944 - Welfare Officer's Report March - April 1944 - York Sheltering Home for Girls, Balance Sheet 1 Jun 1943 - 31 Mar 1944

NHS Act 1946, Section 22 Correspondence with : Salvation Army, Church of England Children's Society, York Diocesan Association for Moral Welfare and Ministry of Health, 1947-54 proposals to be submitted to Ministry of Health, 7.Jan 1948 - Schedule of modifications, approved by Ministry, 22 Apr 1948 - scheme for carrying out of duties under Section 22, 29 Jun 1948 - NHS Circulars 22/47 and 118/47 : Services to be provided by Local Health Authorities under Part III of Act

Comprises correspondence and associated papers

Comprises correspondence and associated papers

Comprises correspondence and associated papers

Contains details relating to planning, food supply and rest centres.

Letter requesting a bathroom for the caretaker of the Guildhall with plans and inventory - Drawing type: Plans and documents
Drawing number (if any):
Scale: 4 Feet : 1 inch
Size: Small
Names: FW Spurr , City Engineer , W J Wilson Caretaker

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Includes correspondence relating to Drax Wharf.

Includes a copy of the Carlisle Street Compulsory Purchase Order, 1973; newspaper cuttings; correspondence; house inspection records (with small, scale plans of properties); plans of the clearance area; extracts of committee minutes; a notebook of rough inspection notes; lists of properties and occupiers/owners; notices of completion of compulsory purchase; and one booklet of black and white photographs

Comprises house inspection records, closing orders and correspondence.

Correspondence with engineering contractors

Three examples of the bag.

Contains information relating to the ex-parte of the Corporation of York.

Contains information relating to the case for opinion of counsel.

Contains information relating to the details of the case; the print of judgement of Mr Justice Russell, bound volume of Ouse navigation acts, summary of figures, correspondence between appellant's solicitor and Town Clerk and Town Clerk's report.

Contains information regarding opinions of council in the case of York Corporation vs Leethams.

Contains information relating to a summary of the court case and judgement.

Correspondence regarding collection of outstanding fees for treatment of a child at the Fever Hospital.

Contains information relating to the proceedings of the Ouse Navigation Committee and city council in August 1904.

Contains information relating to the order and cases.

Contains information relating to acts of parliament, a plan of the navigation, judgement, opinion of Russell, Reid, Danckwers, interview with Sir George Baharrell, and a profit and loss table.

Contains information relating to the seal of tolls, and acts of parliament for Ouse and Foss Navigation.

Contains information on the proceedings and opinion of counsel.

Contains information relating to the case to counsel and opinion of W. C. Danckwerts K.C. and Mr R.J.Parker.

Preliminary enquiries; reports and associated paper regarding cases of tuberculosis in animals.

Comprises details of individual cases of deaths from diarrhoea, total births and deaths for districts in York, and summary statistics for districts. Also includes notes taken from Dr Ballard's enquiry.

Opinion of counsel regarding a private drain and gutscraping premises under the Public Health Acts. Includes opinion of counsel; correspondence and plan of gut scraping premises.

Correspondence regarding cases of infectious disease

List of cases of typhoid fever reported. Includes name of sick person, age, residence, cause of death and occupation. Also list of cases recording age, gender, area/street, registration district and date. Includes tables regarding river levels and flooding of the Ouse.

Letter and meeting extract regarding amending a byelaw.

Reconstruction of Castle Mills Bridge: D7044/3 proposed accommodation for services - water
D/7044/2 proposed accommodation for services - telecom ducts
D/7044/1G - proposed accommodation for services - Gas
D/7000/1 D/7000/2 D/7000/3 D/7000/4 D/7000/5 - proposed accommodation for services
B/7035/1 - proposed road levels on bridge and east approach
C/7106/1 - amendments to north east counterfort wing wall base steel
C/7100/1 - cofferdam layout as proposed by A.E.Farr Ltd
layout of north east coffer dam by A.E. Farr Ltd
D/7131/1 - details of proposed approach road embankments. - Drawing type: General plan, elevation
Drawing number (if any): D/7113/1 C/7100/1 C/7106/1 B/7035/1 D/7000/1 D/7000/2 D/7000/3 D/7000/4 D/7000/5 D/7044/1G D/7044/2 D/7044/3
Scale: Various scales
Size: Large
Names: Chas J Minter, City Engineer and Surveyor, C.R.A, D.R.P

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Castle Mill Bridge Reconstruction: Section, half elevation, full size contour of necking to pier, full size section through string course
Architect's coloured conceptual drawing of north elevation
Architects pencil conceptual drawing of the bridge
E.7000 south and north elevation and half section
D/1612/1 plan, elevation, section of pavement slab, approach slab, detail of central reservation
D/1611/1 Cross sections
D/1610/1 Proposed realignment, general plan, longitudinal sections on centre lines
D/982/1 and D/982/2 general plan and elevation of the bridge from south, and sections. - Drawing type: General plan, section, longitudinal section, cross section, elevation, detail drawing, conceptual drawing
Drawing number (if any): D/982/1. D/982/2, D/1610/1, D/1611/1, D/1612/1, E.7000
Scale: Various scales
Size: Large
Names: Chas. J. Minter, City Engineer and Architect

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Proposed reconstruction of Castle Mills bridge: C/7098/1 - bar beding schedule north west counterfort foundation, F/7065/1 details of R.C. piles of counterfort foundations, C/7019/1 - bar bending schedule for south west counterfort wall, C/7018/1 - bar beding schedule for south east counterfort wall, C/7113/1 - steps outside lock-keeper's house, D/7009/ - details of rigid frame, D/7007/ arrangement and details of piles for main frame, D/7135/1 - details of north western approach embankment and reinforced concrete dwarf walling, D/7141/1 details of north east approach embankment and reinforced concrete dwarf wall D/7004/2 - Cross sections
PH550/10014 - reconstruction of spillway at Castle Mills Locks, site plan, longitudinal section, cross sections, June 1933 - Drawing type: General plan, cross section, longitudinal section, schedule
Drawing number (if any): PH550/10014, C/7018/1, C/7113/1, D/7007/, D/7009/, D/7135/1, D/7004/2, D/7141/1, F/7065/1
Scale: Various scales
Size: Large
Names: Chas J Minter, City Engineer and Architect, D.M . Wilson,

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Reconstruction of Castle Mills Bridge: D/7000/6 - proposed accommodation for services, electricity, D/7015/1 - bar bending schedule for main frame and north west counterfort wall, D/7009/ - details of rigid frame, D/7004/1 - cross sections, D/7003/2 - cross sections, D/7002/9 - directions for the opening ceremony, D/7002/6 - general plan and longitudinal sections, lighting and bollards, D/7044/4 - proposed accommodation for services, D/7044/1 - proposed accommodation for services, D/7006/1 - revised north elevation, D/7001/1 D/7001/2 (two copies) D/7001/3, D/7001/6 (two copies) D/7001/5 - plan of bridge and environs, D/7002/5 - general plan and longitudinal sections along the centre line, D/7045/1 - a typical cross section of cantilever retaining wall, D/7046/1 - a typical cross section of counterfort retaining wall, D/7007/1 D/7007/2 - arrangement and details of piles for mainframe, D/7008/1 (two copies) details of pile capping, D/7000/ - proposed accommodation for services. - Drawing type: general plan, section, longitudinal section, cross section, schedule, elevation
Drawing number (if any): D/7000/6 D/7001/1 D7001/2 D/7001/3 D/7001/4 D/7001/5 D/7001/6 D/7002/5 D/7002/6 D/7002/9 D/7003/2 D/7004/1 D/7006/1 D/7007/1 D/7007/2 D/7008/1 D/7009/ D/7015/1 D/7044/1 D/7044/4D/7045/1 D/7046/1
Scale: Various scales
Size: Large
Names: No names indicated

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D/7001/4 - plan of bridge and environs, D/7009/2 - details of rigid frame, D/7007/2 -arrangement and details of piles for main frame, D/7006/1 - revised north elevation, D/7004/2 - cross sections, D/7003/2 - Cross sections, D/7002/4 - suggested amendment to central reservation for lighting purposes D/7008/4 - details of pile capping, D/7015/1 - reinforced cantilever retaining wall north west corner, D/7020/1 - arrangement and details of central reservation, D/7018/1 - general details of accommodation an other works, D/7016/1 - reinforced cantilever wall - north east corner, D/7014/1 - details of ramp to barge wharf, - Drawing type: General plan, elevation, section, cross section, schedule, longitudinal section
Drawing number (if any):
Scale: Various scales
Size: Large
Names: No names indicated

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Includes images of the re-construction.

Reconstruction of Castle Mills Bridge: D/7130 - north east counterfort and abutment - piled foundation details, D/7017/1 - reinforced concrete cantilever retaining wall south west corner, D/7011/1 - reinforced concrete counterfort and abutment - north east corner, D/7015/1 - bar bending schedule for main frame and footway cantilevers, D/7003/2 - cross sections, D/7016/1 - reinforce med concrete cantilever wall - north eastern corner, D/7042/2 - longitudinal section along and of proposed re-alignment, D/7015/1 - reinforced cantilever retaining wall north west corner, D/7018/ general details of accommodation and other works, D/7022/ - details of railing and string course, D/7005/1 - general plan with outline of north west substructure shown, D/7021/1 - proposed road levels on bridge and approaches with drainage details, B/7025/1 - details of concrete dwarf wall at north west approach, D/7153/1 - details of modified central reservation, D/982/3 - Castle Mills Bridge existing, D/7001/4 - plan of bridge and environs, D/7014/1 - details of ramp to barge wharf. - Drawing type: General plan, section, cross section, longitudinal section, elevation, schedule
Drawing number (if any): D/7130/, D/7010/1, D/7011/1, D/7015/1, D/7003/2, D/7016/1, D/7042/2, D/7015/1, D/7018/, D/7022, D/7005/1, D/7021/1, B/7025/1, D/7153/1, D/982/3, D/7001/4
Scale: Various scales
Size: Large
Names: Chas J Minter, City Engineer and Architect, C.R.A, J.M.G, J.H.C

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Draft and printed calculation sheets for the reconstruction of Castle Mills Bridge. - Drawing type: Calculations, graph
Drawing number (if any): D/7032/1 D/7033/ D/7034/1 D/7035/1 D/7036/1 D/7037/1 D/7038/1 D/7039/1 D/7040/1 D/7040/2
Scale: No scale
Size: Large
Names: Chas J Minter, City Surveyor and Engineer, CRA

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R.C. rigid frame, skewed, solid vault with pinned ends, sheet 1
R.C. rigid frame, solid vault, pinned ends, sheet 2
R.C. rigid frame solid vault pinned ends sheet 2
overbridge - R.C. rigid frame solid vault profile of rib (assuming free ends for preliminary design)
design sheet for symmetrical rigid frame (hinged ends) sheet no. 2
two span continuous . slab preliminary design sheet bridge no.45, sheet no.2 - stresses and reinforcement
two span continuous slab (reinforced concrete) preliminary design sheet bridge no 45, sheet no.1 influence lines
R.C. rigid frame solid vault pinned ends, sheet 3
rigid frame bridge with pinned ends, sheet 4
cantilever type bridge, general preliminary design, reinforced concrete, sheet 1
R.C. rigid frame - solid vault fixed ends, sheet 2
cantilevered bridge, preliminary R.C. design, sheet 2
foundations for R.C. (fixed ends) rigid frame - sheet 3
moments due to influence load, sheet 1
riveted steel - rigid frame, sheet 2
riveted steel rigid frame, sheet 3
profile of frame, design sheet for symmetrical R.C. rigid frame (hinged ends)sheet no [?]
2-span R.C rigid frame, sheet 5 - stresses R.C
earth pressure - movements and thrusts (with surcharge) sheet 4 - loads (cont.)
R.C rigid frames symmetrical solid vault, fixed ends
dead load moments and thrusts sheet 3 - loads
cantilever bridge, preliminary design of girder as T-beam(or I-beam) sheet 3
preliminary design for two span R.C. solid vault rigid frame bridge (free ends) sheet 1
2 span rigid R.C. frame (pinned ends) Sheet 2 influence lines - Drawing type: calculations, detail drawing
Drawing number (if any):
Scale: no scale
Size: Large
Names: No names indicated

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Map showing Castle Mills Lock.

Plan 1: Boundary of property to be demolished
plan 2: original proposal of development (with duplicate) from 19 March 1968
plan 3: alternative proposal from 24 October 1969 in Esher report
plan 4: suggested marriage of the two proposals from 24 November 1969 - Drawing type: Street plan
Drawing number (if any):
Scale: 1:1250
Size: Large
Names: City Architects Department: Design and Research Section

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Description and maps of the properties, and correspondence from the Town Clerk

Comprises correspondence and associated papers. The Casualty Bureau was located in York Public Library.

This file contains 'casualty lists' for plannned Civil Defence exercises. Also included is correspondence and a Home Office relating to the exercise 'Jumping Jimmy' (1963).

This file contains documents on how York's casualty services (ambulance, first aid, hospital etc.) would be organised in the event of an emergency. Additionally, there is the usual correspondence relating to meetings surrounding the Civil Defence casualty

Correspondence regarding the catering at Kings Manor.

Includes correspondence, Parks and Allotments Committee report

Includes weekly national returns or reported cases of cattle plague; the Inspector of Cattle's notebook of licenses; movement licenses; a public notice; and a printed copy of the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act, 1869.

Correspondence

Comprises files of ceased slaughterhouses. Files include correspondence, plans and inspections.