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List of jewellers and goldsmiths, under the jurisdiction of York Dean and Chapter, as well as passages from York House Books regarding goldsmiths and associated correspondence.

York Goldsmiths and Silversmiths: A first alphabetical check list compiled by Hugh Murray.

Material for a book on York Silver by William Lee.

Includes photocopies of 'Charlotte Beebe Wilbour Collection of English Silver' and 'Marks on York Plate', as well as Tennants Catalogue 1997, 'Goldsmiths' Review' 1997-8, photocopies of papers on marks, manuscript checklist of 'York Silversmiths and their works' by W. Lee, C. Warner and E.M. Sessions.

Hugh Murray's 'A Directory of York Goldsmiths, Silversmiths and associated Craftsmen': proofs of illustrations and prelims and a link batch of manuscript notes.

Lengthy correspondence and notes about the proposed publication of W. Lee's book on York silver. The correspondence is mainly between Sessions, Lee and W.B. Morrell. Includes attempts to raise funds in 1979 and 1980.

Miscellaneous notes mainly regarding silver. Includes several pages of the Hargrove family pedigree and correspondence from Sessions about publication of W. Lee's 'York Silver'.

Photocopies of documents relating to English Plate, Acts of Pariament and York Memorandum Books re quality control. Includes a list of marks on York plate.

Includes list of York Goldsmiths by R.C. Hope; photocopies of duty paid at York Assay Office 1805 - 1821; lists of references to York Goldsmiths and photocopies of 'York Assay Office' and 'Marks on York Plate'.

Wardens Reports, as well as minutes and agendas.

Friends of York Cemetery agendas and meeting papers.

Newspaper cuttings regarding the cemetery and cremation reports of Cemetery Committee 1910, 1911 and 1913; as well as Hugh Murray's handwritten notes.

Includes papers on bereavement services; poverty in York; cemetery trails; graves; regulations for burial grounds 19th century; Leeds General Cemetery notes by Hugh Murray; 1941 ARP document; and offprints of articles on cemeteries by Julie Rugg and Catherine Crompton.

Includes VAT refund correspondence; act to further to amend the laws concerning the Burial of the Dead 14 August 1855; plans for public use and access; description of conditions in York 19th century to the 1930s; notes by Hugh Murray and architects drawings of the Gatehouse and Lodge.

Includes papers regarding individuals; list of graves and locations (with correspondence); obituaries and death announcements; and Fawkes and Hawkesworth pedigrees.

Includes historical notes; Deed of Settlement 1924; notes on the history of York Cemetery; correspondence; extracts from minute books 1952-1966; list of types of tombs and other notes; Cemetery trail leaflets and papers regarding the chronology of the cemetery.

Includes Cemetery hall file with manuscript notes in Hugh Murray's hand; and plan of cemetery with locations of graves of York Mayors and descriptions / mini biographies.

Copy of 'Monuments and memorials' by C E Hessey (d.1874). 2 copies.

Includes policy documents; education finding correspondence; press cuttings about public interest in cemeteries; Memorial Mason registration; Rymers press cuttings and notes on internment.

Includes plan, marked out in purchase and consercration dates; Act to amend the burial acts 25 August 1857; plans and proof of cemetery 'trails'; printed trails 2-6 (multiple copies) and additional pamphlets.

Correspondence and press cuttings between ABA and John Bradfield about funeral laws and practice including green burials, boundaries and public footpaths.

Prints from the York Cemetery website, including Shona's funeral order of service, Kath Hamer's funeral, 1979 Conveyance of Liquidation of York Cemetery company; Guide to best practice: Burial plans and memorials; list of organisations and diocese and Hugh Murray notes on catacombs.

Correspondence regarding Hugh Murray's book 'This garden of death'. Also includes despatch notes, publishers quotes and associated details.

Copy of a dissertation entitled 'The contemporary role of York Cemetery' by Robert M Tuke.

Includes printed leaflets; Friends of the Cemetery guided tours 1993-1999 (much duplication); documents containing general information, and papers regarding cemetery care.

Includes York Cemetery, maps, plans, aerial photograph and isometric plan, as well as headstone and monument designs. Also includes mourning hearse, share certificates (copies) and notes in Hugh Murray's hand.

Includes Driffield Memorial Company accounts December 1952-December 1955, including sheets of accounts of York Cemetery Company and Memorandum of Association June 1952-December 1955. Also includes correspondence and printed accounts.

Two bundles of general correspondence.

Includes correspondence with people erecting memorials etc.

Includes table of fees and charges. 2 copies.

Includes extracts from the minute books.

Includes plans of the cemetery spaces. Arranged by area.

Includes plans of the cemetery spaces. Arranged by area.

Includes plans of the cemetery spaces. Arranged by area.

Also includes typed extracts from annual reports and additional correspondence.

Research notes into the history of the cemetery. Includes copies of correspondence and newspaper cuttings.

Papers relating to the liquidation of the cemetery company. Includes copies of correspondence, research notes and newspaper cuttings.

Contains newspaper coverage of relevant stories.

Sections U and V.

Sections W, X, Y and Z.

Compiled by the City of York and District Family History Society and Hugh Murray. Sections NW, AA, BB, CC and DD.

Compiled by the City of York and District Family History Society, and revised by David Poole. Sections FF and GG.

Sections HH and JJ.

Compiled by David Poole. Sections KK, LL and MM.

Compiled by David Poole. Section NN.

Compiled by David Poole. Section OO.

Includes papers on the responsibility of charity trustees, papers relating to the Friends of York Cemetery, and some copies of documentation relating to deceased persons.

Includes details of changes in burial law, and report on the structural integrity of Lawn Memorial headstones.

Includes colour coded plans of the cemetery spaces.

Includes colour coded plans of the cemetery spaces.

Includes original plans of the cemetery spaces.

Includes original plans of the cemetery spaces.

Miscellaneous regarding trails. Some notes and handwritten.

Details of monumental inscriptions 'PP-ZZ' and 'Southwell SW'.

Details of monumental inscriptions 'H-T'.

Details of monumental inscriptions 'A-G'.

Miscellaneous correspondence and photographs relating to York Cemetery.

Includes early correspondence and legal documents; as well as regulations; licences for removal of human remains and reburial.

Correspondence with F. Emerson, monumental mason.

Includes restoration history magazine cutting; York Cemetery Trust business plan 1994-1996; and guided walks list (undated); as well as maps for walks.

City of York Council planning application for the restoration of the Chapel, 1990 and Ronald G. Sims architect's drawing of the restoration of the cemetery gatehouse.

Includes trades and occupations listed in cemetery; manuscript list of names; standard trails for schools - guidance and trails; site plan of the masons' workshop; and a list entitled 'Box 29'.

Editions of the 'The Last Post' newsletter.

Includes meeting papers 2008-2010; FOYC News; leaflet on the herb garden; and City of York Council leaflet on 'Funding for Voluntary and Community Organisations 2002/4'.

Includes education service leaflets; guided tour information 1997-1998; balance sheets 1993-2001 (incomplete set) and meeting papers (incomplete set).

Includes details of trustee responsibilities; grave maintenance service; interview documents for an admin assistant; plans of York Cemetery Gatehouse; glossary of words used on epitaphs; and papers for the Past Generations pack.

Includes York Cemetery Trust annual reports 1989-1998; meeting papers and cultural programme leaflets.

Handwritten exercise book listing mainly graves in 'Children's Corner'.

Decade by decade statistics and analysis, and plan showing cemetery in 1909.

Includes photocopies of articles; handwritten notes and summary documents.