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Handwritten research notes compiled by Hugh Murray.

Includes extracts from the minute books.

The men are seated as if in own study.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Gowland

Knowles was based at 73 Goodramgate.
Format: Black and white repro 10 x 6
Provenance:

The pub was in Tanner Row and Rougier Street.
Format: Black and white print, 15 x 10
Provenance:

Published river charts relating to the navigation of rivers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Files relating to the role of the Royal Family, their connection with York, and Royal events. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

The image shows Skeldergate Bridge in the background from the south, and trees on New Walk.
Format: Black and white print, 29 x 19
Provenance: From wadge of paper labelled 'known York photographers'

Press cuttings of the arguments for and against the council selling off the Lord Mayor's car number plate. Also includes facsimile of the 'Sheppee Overseas Special' about light steam commercial vehicles.

Newspaper cuttings on York schools and their activities. Some cuttings are arranged by school.

Scrapbooks relating to York buildings and weather, and places of interest.

Research notes and photographs about the history of Skeldergate and surrounding area.

Research notes, newspaper cuttings and photographs about the history of Skeldergate and surrounding area.

Research notes and newspaper cuttings on Skeldergate.

Research notes and photographs about the history of Skeldergate.

Research notes on the history of Skeldergate.

Research notes and photographs about the history of Skeldergate and surrounding area.

Research notes, newspaper cuttings and photographs about the history of Skeldergate and surrounding area.

Newspaper cuttings and photographs about the history of Skeldergate and surrounding area.

Taken by Matt. Cuthbert, Central Photographic Rooms, Corner of New Street Daveygate, York.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Cuthbert

Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Cuthbert Bros 20 Davygate York Cathedral Yard Manchester

Close-up of arches and décor inside.
Format: Black and white print, 16 x 11
Provenance:

Research notes on stained glass painters and stained glass windows. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Format: Black and white print, 29 x 19
Provenance: From wadge of paper labelled 'known York photographers'

Includes newspaper cuttings, secondary source material and handwritten notes regarding the supply of electricity to York and the history of street furniture.

Photograph of engraving of York from the south-west by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, photgraphed from inside a room.
Format: Black and white, 21 x 16
Provenance: YAYAS (Evelyn collection)

Second item is the same photograph, captioned 'by Buck' on the back.

Bank book of John Young Esq., in account with Beckett & Co., (following on from Swann Clough & Co).

Papers relating to the bank in Coney St. Swann Clough & Co, Coney St, existed till 1879 and was taken over by Beckett's. The site was bought in 1746 and a house built on it. It was later sold in 1771 to Samuel Compton of Derby and used as bank known successively (1771-1802) as Crompton's, Garforth's and Raper's, or (accounts differ) Willoughby, Raper & Co., including Clough & Swann as partners.

Papers relating to the bank in Coney St. Swann Clough & Co, Coney St, existed till 1879 and was taken over by Beckett's. The site was bought in 1746 and a house built on it. It was later sold in 1771 to Samuel Compton of Derby and used as bank known successively (1771-1802) as Crompton's, Garforth's and Raper's, or (accounts differ) Willoughby, Raper & Co., including Clough & Swann as partners.

Complete booklet entitled 'The Last Two Centuries of Brewing in York' with printer's quotes. Also includes copies of the York 'Ale License' 1822 to 1828.

The supplement was a special edition of the York Evening Press.

Black and white print, 11 x 8 cms
Provenance: None
Duplicates: Yes
Type of item: Modern copy, also large copy 25.5x20 cms

5 smaller and one larger copy of photograph. Note that the larger copy, and 3 of the smaller ones are captioned. On the smaller ones that are captioned 'Ransom' is spelt without the 'e' at the end. Larger photograph caption indicates that the pilgrimage/parade ended at the Knavesmire (Tyburn). Captions on two of the smaller copies indicate that the photograph was taken 'before 1909'.

The building was rebuilt in 1960s.
Black and white print, 9 x 14 cms
Provenance: None
Duplicates: No
Type of item: Modern copy

Second item is a copy of the same photograph with a white border.

The image shows Fossgate, with the Electric Cinema and Scala.
Format: Black and white print, 16.5x21.5 cms
Provenance: YAYAS/Evelyn collection 5698

Black card with Gowland, Lendal printed in red.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x6
Provenance: Gowland

The toddler is quite possibly a little boy.
Format: Black and white card, 8 x 4
Provenance: Globe, 3 Micklegate

The image is annotated Florrie - At Rawcliffe Edge Road - brings back Old Memories.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Monkhouse 4 Lendal

Includes the York Corporation Act 1914, images of trolley vehicles, a copy of the book 'Horse Tramways of York', and associated correspondence.

Working papers relating to tramways, trolley buses and electric buses.

Working papers relating to tramways, trolley buses and electric buses.

Includes working documents, council papers, press cuttings, and additional materials relating to the H Murray publication 'The Horse Tramways of York'. Also includes a railway chronology of York; and City of York report of the Tramways Committee 1909.

Includes papers relating to railways, horse trams, trolleybuses and electrobuses, boats and the Sheppee Steam Company.

Miniature views, containing nine images 8 x 5: Micklegate Bar, Bootham Bar, Lendal Bridge, city walls with LNER office, St Marys Abbey (two) The Minster (three).
Format: Black and white prints, 8 x 5
Provenance: Tucks

Format: Black and white image on paper, 10 x 6
Provenance: Miller 12 Micklegate

Format: Black and white card, 10 x6
Provenance: W Hardman

The genealogies relate to Freemen of York.

Includes genealogies, information relating to record offices, details relating to the Borthwick Institute for Archives and correspondence.

Includes old maps, press cuttings and notes, as well as Clifton letter and agendas for two meetings; 'Airspeed Ltd - its York operation' a typescript by K Hewson; Carter Jonas brochure - 17 Clifton Dale; and Traffic management in York - typescript.

Taken by Brooks Bros, Artists in Photography, Miniatures and Portrait Painters, 24 Coney Street, York.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Brooks Bros

Includes 'Old York' (possibly list of slides shown in a talk); notes for the talk 'Servicing the Suburbs' (as they developed); Hungate; Victorian York; development of suburbs; 19th century York; Acomb, Clifton, Haxby Road, Huntington Road, Heworth, Bishopthorpe Road, Fulford and Dringhouses. Each talk note has a list of numbered and named slides.

Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Gowland

The photograph is annotated Mr Rickaby with HWs Kind regards.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Gowland

Includes papers relating to the descent of the Mauleys of Mulgrave Castle, as well as seven black and white photographs from the Wallace Collection of the gilt bronze band around the top of the horn; letters to and from the Master of the Armouries and Dr. Gee relating to the horn; and various coats of arms and notes on the Cap of Maintenance.

Marked 12921. Taken from the inside.
Format: Black and white print, 26 x 15
Provenance: From wadge of paper labelled 'known York photographers'

Includes papers on the Boer War and First World War memorials in York. Please see file descriptions for more detailed information.

The building is in Fishergate, and also includes a soldier and tram tracks.
Format: Black and white print, 29 x 19
Provenance: From wadge of paper labelled 'known York photographers'

Includes details of seven separate talks, with information about the compilation of slides, evidently to quiz the audience and test their awareness of York.

Taken by W Hardman, 82 Micklegate.
Format: Black and white on pink card
Provenance: W Hardman

Taken by Burkill and Co, successors to Mr S Hoggard, 27 Davygate, York.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Burkill and co

Includes notes and photocopies relating to Hugh Murrays publication of Whittock's panoramic view of York.

Correspondence concerning Hugh Murrays Whittock publication. Also includes a typescript copy of the text.

Includes typescript pages, list of Peckitt works, notes relating to the genealogy of Peckitt and Fenton, papers by Brighton and photocopied articles.

The papers primarily relate to Holgate mill, as well as others in York, Skidby and Boroughbridge.

Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: H F Newell 46 Stonegate

Taken by Gibson & Co, 24 Coney Street.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Gibson

The woman has a child on her lap.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Place 3 Railway Street

A male child is leaning against her leg. Taken by W P Glaisby, Spurriergate, York.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: W P Glaisby

Photographed by W T and R Gowland 14 Ogleforth (Near the Chapter House of the Minster) York.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: W T and R Gowland

Format: Card 10 x 6, with some colour
Provenance: T Groves 24 Coney Street

Taken by Thos Brooks, York Artist and Photographer, 14 Spurriergate.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Thos Brooks

The subject of the photograph is named as Mary Ann Smith.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: pres Hornibrook

Taken by Matt. Cuthbert, Central Photographic Rooms, Corner of New Street Daveygate, York.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Cuthbert

Taken by H Bramham, 16 Colliergate, York.
Format: Black and white card, 10 x 6
Provenance: Bramham

Notes and Pedigrees on various York architects and craftsmen.

A number of documents about the early activity in the Assembly Rooms. Includes a photocopy of the 1729 list and account of interest and arrears with Subscription list of 1777, listing the 190 original subscribers and the present proprietors. Also includes a List of Nobility and Gentry appearing at the Assembly Rooms in the Race Week of 1776.

Bundle of notes extracted from undefined sources (M23/1) with extracts from the records of the Assembly Rooms. The notes start in 1730 with the purchase of Mr George Gibson's house on Finkle Street to enable a passage to be built for drains. Ends 1773 (marked as p155 of the original source).

A number of documents concerning specific York buildings including Estate Agent particulars for 42 and 44 Burton Stone Lane and the Old Rectory, 7a Tanner Row (with an enclosed letter from Edward Waterton asking Hugh Murray if he know about potential buyers) and the Old Manor House, Clifton. Also includes an article on the Tudor House, Stonegate; documents on St Oswald's Hall, Fulford, the Guildhall and a folder of copied photographs from the York Historian of building styles, as well as a bundle of documents and sources about 78 Bootham from 1990 assembled by Hugh Murray to help prevent modification of the house by a developer.

File of newspaper articles relating to prominent York buildings.

Notes and press cuttings relating to Rowntrees, Sessions, Rymers, Cookes, Commerce House football team, Barnitts, Waterworks, Bettys, Maxiprint, Stubbs and York Gas Company.

Press cuttings and notes relating to York businesses.

Photocopies of adverts and press cuttings relating to York Dispensary and Langleys Solicitors. Also includes a manuscript index of businesses.

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

Includes photocopies of articles; handwritten notes and summary documents.

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

Correspondence with Entrust, the Environmental Trust Scheme regulatory body.

Correspondence regarding planning and legal issues relating to the Cemetery, as well as electricity supply and general enquiries.

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.

Chronology and statistics regarding the cemetery and national burials.

Photocopies of graphs regarding cemetery staffing; and handwritten notes and costs of burials from 1856-1962 (incomplete series).

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

Miscellaneous correspondence and photographs relating to York Cemetery.

Includes plans of the cemetery spaces. Arranged by area.

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

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