Annotated printed copy of work by Geoff Hodgson on the History of Acomb from the Doomsday book to the Twentieth Century.
Annotated typescript volume by Hodgson regarding the family name Holgate.
Large fold-out panoramic photograph of Front Street, Acomb.
Research notes, original documents and annotated copies of records relating to various buildings, land and green spaces in Acomb and Holgate.
Research notes, original records and annotated copies of records relating to churches in Acomb and Holgate
Research notes, original documents and annotated copies of records relating to various families and individuals who have lived in Acomb and Holgate.
Research notes and annotated copies of archive documents relating to poll and hearth tax in Acomb and Holgate.
Various collected materials and notes used for a course in Acomb local history.
Records largely consisting of research and lecture/talks notes created by members of Acomb Local History Group; 2000-Present. Research is focussed around local buildings, locations and people in Acomb and has often involved records held by the City Archives (now Explore York Libraries and Archives) and the Bothwick Institute.
Acomb Local History GroupProbate document for Sarah Russell from Acomb Manor.
Acomb Local History GroupDatabase of records taken from York City Archives (Now Explore York Libraries and Archives) Acomb Manor Court records. Includes annotated details for each individual entry from 1650-1917.
Statistics and graph charting population growth from 1801-1901.
Annotated Acomb Directory 1930, business directory 1882, 1889, 1931 and 1938.
Copies of Trade Directories for Holgate 1923-1938 with other annotated lists and additional notes.
Typed up list of appointments attended and tasks to be done by Geoff Hodgson.
Includes a history of the factory 1926-2001, a short history of British sugar and facts about British Sugar 2001-2002
Cards relate to the copy of 1774 enclosure map held with the cards.
Photocopies of floor plans, sale documents and photograph of Acomb Park.
Annotated copies, research notes and correspondence regarding the ownership and families of Acomb House as well as the building's history.
Notes and correspondence regarding background information to Allotment use and Carr Lane allotments.
Includes family tree and other details of the Cattle family in addition to correspondence on Plantation House and Acomb Priory.
Notes and letters regarding a request for information on 97 Front Street, Acomb.
Various letters regarding exhibtions, events and requests for information relating to families and properties in Acomb.
Correspondence regarding research into the blacksmiths shop, plots of land and families in Acomb.
Various plans, letters and reports relating to the development of land on 42 Front Street to develop sheltered accomodation.
Discussions regarding the history of Holgate and research undertaken by Dr Fowkes on request of Geoff Hodgson.
Original documents relating to land in Acomb and land ownership.
Includes Acomb Parish Magazine editions, photographs of the church, service programmes and press cuttings.
File of research notes relating to Acomb. The documents are primarily photocopies of census returns for the area, and copies of plans and documents held in local archives services.
The file mainly includes photocopied maps from the 1890s showing the area, as well as census data, some supporting research notes and email correspondence regarding Holgate Windmill.
The file actually includes photocopied research notes about buildings and people in the Holgate area. The documents are numbered, but there does not appear to be an index.
Includes the names of those in the photograph at the bottom of the mounting board.
Acomb Local History GroupThe group are a football team who competed in the league championships that year.
Framed and mounted etching showing Acomb Hall, The Kennels Acomb, Goldborough Hall, Micklegate Bar and Ribston Hall. By J Swain.
Research notes, copies of documents, illustrations and drawings of buildings, people and areas in Holgate including Holgate Windmill and Bishop Fields.
Research notes and copies of documents relating to Holgate Road. Includes information on Pocklington School, Holgate Villa and the Carriage Works.
Later photocopies of original council minutes and photographs relating to the estate.
Research notes and correspondence regarding Holgate Windmill, the Gutch family, and Holgate Lodge.
Various documents and notes created for events, lectures, courses and talks held by the Society regarding the history of Acomb and Holgate.
Manuscript letter from Mr Masterman regarding a Mr Thompson's propery in Acomb.
Discussions with solicitors regarding deeds and ownership of Glebe House in Acomb. Possibly the Old Acomb Vicarage.
Research notes using Acomb Manor Court Rolls held at York City Archives (Now Explore York Libraries and Archives) and the Borthwick Institute. Also includes a complete database based on the Acomb Manor Court Rolls.
Acomb Local History GroupList of deeds belonging to Mr. W Hudson, Acomb including transcriptions. Documents are from 1618-1905.
Original manuscript manor court records for Acomb, Holgate and Clifton.
Acomb Local History GroupColour hand drawn map of Yorkshire complete with images of iconic landmarks in major locations across the region. Used in displays by the history group.
Photocopied maps showing the Acomb and Holgate areas.
Various personal memories of life in Acomb including memories of childhood and of Acomb Green.
Typescript memories of Acomb Court by Ken Hogg including photocopied map of the area.
Original deed for land for Acomb Windmill along with printed transcriptions and additional notes.
Relating to housing and community developments in Acomb including a newspaper index to further publically available articles.
Copies and research notes on the Acomb Manor Court Rolls from 1750-1850. Research took place at York City Archives (Now Explore York Libraries and Archives) as well as the Borthwick Institute.
Copies of extracts from council minute books on subjects such as the Holgate urinal and housing plans.
Acomb lists for Hearth Tax 1665-1671, subsidy rolls 1558-1562 and Muster Rolls for Acomb 1539-1573.
Photocopied notes on Acomb taken from a publication of the Yorkshire Architectural Society by George Benson.
Background research notes on the Census 1841-1981
Research notes relating to St Stephen's Parish Church Acomb. Incudes photocopies of original documents.
Notes and copies of records regarding Acomb Hall, especially regarding it's RAF use during the First World War.
Various notes on the first Methodist chapel in Acomb including details of the first Methodists and some personal memories of the church.
Notes on the history of decisions made by Acomb Parish Councl based on their meeting minutes 1984-1937.
Includes lists of wills, copies and transcriptions of wills, and notes all compiled by Geoff Hodgson.
Notes on the origination of bricks in Acomb including a short report entitled 'Brick and Tile Making [in East Yorkshire]' by Peter G Los and W. Ann Los.
Notes on the development of education in Acomb including additional notes on St Stephens Church of England Elementary School, Acomb.
Notes on the installation of electricity to buildings in Acomb. Includes a photocopied image of St. Stephens Parish Chuch following the installation of electric tubular heaters.
Details including family trees of various families who have historically resided and been active in Acomb including Barstow, Blyth, Ellis and Newark.
Printed notes including an annotated list of farmers in Acomb from Baines Directory 1823 and census' from 1841-1901.
Printed notes and family tree of George Benson, architect and local historan for Acomb.
Research notes and booklet detailing the history of the Methodist Church.
Research notes and copies of various wills 1468-1617, relating to individuals of the Holgate area including the Hutchynson (Hutchinson) family.
Folder of named indivuduals from Acomb and Holgate taken from Newspapers, chuchyards, Manor Court Rolls and York Cemetery.
Research notes and photocopies of documents relating to land of Guild Corpus Christi and land of St Thomas Hospital.
Various research notes relating to Leeman Road and Askham Bryan. Also includes typescript transcriptions of various court records relating to Acomb.
Research notes and essays on the history of Methodism in Acomb. Includes a list of Methodist records held at the Borthwick Institute, information on Lidgett Grove Chapel and an essay by Peter Moss entitled 'Images of Methodism in York and its surrounds'.
Notes on Methodist records for Acomb and background information on Methodism in York.
List of notable people of Holgate from the 18th-19th Centuries. Also includes a short essay on the spelling of Holgate 1602-1812.
Printed notes on the Book of Overseers of the Poor for the Township of Acomb 1846-1873. Also includes notes on various Acomb families.
Notes and analysis of Poll Tax for Ainsty in 1379 comparing Acomb to other areas.
Research notes on the history of Poppleton Gate Hospital and Acomb Park as it was first known.
Research notes on various properites in Acomb, largely relating to Front Street. Also includes details of property occupants.
Notes on the history of various pubs in Acomb. Includes the Blacksmith's Arms.
Notes and lists of names from Rate Books 1906-1920. Also includes a 1906 typed rate list for Acomb.
Notes on a watercolour of Acomb Church in 1774 and details of the John Gott archive collection.
Various background notes on sources of Acomb history in the City of York. Also include some copies of documents and signs used for displays.
List is by surname and includes background information and im many cases familiy trees for families from Holgate in the 19th and 20th Century.
Printed 'Acomb The Heritage and Story of Joseph Acomb' by Robert W Becker. Also includes further correspondence and notes regarding the Acomb family and copies of the Acomb family tree.
Notes regarding the activities of the Backhouse Nursery, Acomb. Includes family tree for the Backhouse famiy and various articles and correspondence regarding the Nursery. Also includes copies of maps and plans of the area.
Various notes, reports and correspondence regarding the development of Acomb as a suburb of York and the buildings of Front Street.
Annotated copies of Acomb Court Rolls and additional notes on call rolls from 1620-1786.
Notes and photocopies of deposited railway plans relating to the Holgate area.
Notes, photocopy of deed and promotional booklet on the history of Acomb Cricket Club. Also includes a photocopy of a chronology of Acomb Cricket Club including copies of photographs and documents relating to the club from 1920s-1990s. Further information states that the Cricket Club land should not be used for building.
Includes notes on Rufforth Chapel and Rufforth Hall.
Notes and list of admissions to York Asylums 1833-1854
Manuscript, typrescript and printed notes on Acomb Manor Court records. Notes largely made from York City Archives records.
Research notes and annotated copy of a Will of Henry Masterman of Acomb.
Notes and photocopies of maps of where the railway lines were located in Acomb.
Research notes into the history of the Slaton (Slayton) family of Acomb. Also includes some information on John Nelson.
Photocopy of the Acomb Fayre booklet by Acomb Parish Church 1936 with annotations thoughout describing the local context and covering note.
Notes relating to different types of roads in and around Holgate including Roman roads.
Printed notes regarding research into roads in Acomb.
Research notes and annotated copies of inventories for various individuals including John Hall, John Cook, Guy Lorymar, Robert and Thomas Hutchinson.
Notes relating to research into various familes from Acomb