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Comprises plans relating to drainage and sanitary conditions of buildings; improvement and clearance plans; and plans of emergency and communal feeding facilities. Includes plans of Rowntree and Company Cocoa Works and Joseph Terry and Sons buildings.

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This series contains records relating to the history of the York Central Conservative Club. This includes a volume on the history of the club and a wooden sign that was hung outsidet the club premises.

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At present this collection comprises one job file regarding work carried out.

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At present this collection comprises four job files for the work carried out. The work relates specifically to the proposed village hall and tennis courts.

Includes general correspondence about the Home Defence service in York, as well as papers for the Home Defence College.

Includes correspondence; a detailed statement of the Hope Street Area Improvement Scheme, including occupations of tenants; plan of the clearance area; printed resolutions of York Council committees, 1924; copy of the Hope Street Improvement Order, 1925; lists of properties and occupiers/owners; blank forms; newspapers with printed public notices of schemes; two copies of the Medical Officer of Health's 'Report on the Sanitary Conditions of Hungate, 1908'; objections; notes from interviews with Ministry of Health officials; procedures to follow to enact an order; draft copies of wording for the Hope Street Improvement Scheme; printed lists of Freemen for Micklegate Ward (1890s); rough notes on unhealthy houses; estimates of costs; summaries of housing in the area; and rough notes; and death and disease rates in the area.

Comprises records relating to Hope Street, Albert Street and Long Close Lane.
Includes correspondence; lists of properties, owners, and required improvements; lists of premises stating numbers of occupants and occupations; plans of individual houses; and lists of removals and rehousing.

Comprises records relating to Hope Street, Albert Street, Richard Street, George Street, and Long Close Lane.
Includes house inspection records; particulars of occupiers (including occupation, income, and rent); lists of tenants and possible tenants for Tang Hall Estate; Detailed Statement of Hope Street Area Improvement Scheme (1924); three house inspection notebooks; agenda and minutes from the Health (Unhealthy Areas Subcommittee) Committee; correspondence, lists of owners and statistical information.

Approved minutes for the House and House Visiting Sub-Committee of the Public Assistance Committee.

At present this collection comprises one job file for the work carried out.

Comprises records of house inspections under the Housing Acts 1909 to 1925. Information recorded includes: address; name of owner and occupier; and date of inspection. May also include condition of property, sketch of property; and details of action taken. Includes records for the following streets: Aldwark; Alexandra Yard, Walmgate; Alne Terrace; Apollo Street; Bowman's Yard; Bay Horse Yard; Bishopgate Street; Bishophill; Back Butlers Buildings; Beckett's Yard; Beedham's Court; Blossom Street; Bootham Square; Bootham Row; Britton's Yard; Brunswick Row; Brunswick Terrace; Brunswick Place; Cemetery Road; Clark's Yard; Constitution Place; Clementhorpe; Carleton's Court; The Cottages, Heworth; Dale Street; Dennis Street; Dixon's Yard; Dundas Street; Ebor Court; Fetter Lane (Scrivens Court).

Inspection records typically record the following details: address of property; names of occupiers/owners; occupation of occupier; total number of occupations; rent; size and condition of each room in the house.

Comprises booklets and loose sheets of City of York House inspection sheets for properties in improvement and clearance areas. Inspection sheet typically record the following details: address of property; names of occupiers/owners; occupation of occupier; total number of occupations; rent; size and condition of each room in the house.

Images of housing in York, including the demolition of houses in front of silo in Garden Place, Hungate

Pedigrees of various families, including some in the Yorkshire area. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this sub-series. Copies available from archive staff (subject to Data Protection requirements).

This series primarily includes rules and bye-laws pertaining to the Humber Conservancy.

At present this collection comprises one job file for the work carried out.

At present this collection comprises one job file for the work carried out.

General administrative papers concerning clearance areas. Includes correspondence; committee papers; reports; summaries; and housing programme papers.

Papers relating to the improvement of rental properties.

All except CEM/5/2/12 are available on microfilm.

Includes a map of the various speaking populations of India, as well as handwritten notes (some of them lecture notes) about the country, and newspaper cuttings regarding Indian domestic and imperial affairs.

Report sheets for cases of infectious disease including paratyphoid and pulmonary tuberculosis, diphtheria and enteric disease, meningitis, Giardia Lamblia, hepatitis and dysentery.

Includes papers relating to annual inspections and reviews of the Civil Defence Corps.

Notebooks used by housing inspectors to record rough notes on visits to individual properties in The Groves , Layerthorpe and Walmgate. The books appear to be notes of visits carried out in response to objections when a house was declared unfit.

Interaffliation ticket books and tickets.

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Five interview recordings. The interview 'took place on October 3rd 2017 at the interviewee's own home' (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Jack Millin: 'Jack Millin was born in 1924. He served as Wireless Operator and Air Gunner with 12 Squadron, South African Air Force in Italy from 1944 to 1945. After the war, Millin changed careers from working in the painting and decorating trade to leisure equipment hire and sales, relating to skiing and outdoor pursuits. He also taught painting and decorating on a part-time basis. He is the former President Chairman of the Manchester Branch of the Air Crew Association and the current Chairman of Tameside Armed Forces Community.' (transcript).

The interviews include discussion about military training, becoming part of a South African Air Force crew, service in North Africa and Italy, coming back from war, First World War veterans, the difference in how veterans are treated in different countries, not talking about his experiences to friends and family, joining the Aircrew Association, and Remembrance Day services.

Two interview recordings. The interviews 'took place in Mr Mason’s own home on November 6th 2017' (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about James Mason: 'James Mason was born in March 1926 in South Yorkshire. He was called up in 1944 and joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He then made his way through Holland and Belgium to Germany (Dusseldorf in particular) and took part in the victory parade in Paris. Prior to being called up, he worked as a coal miner and was a member of the Home Guard' (transcript).

The interviews include discussion about the British Legion, being demobilised, not talking about the war at home, medals, meeting a girl who lived on a barge on the river Rhine, and his box of memorabilia.

Two files recording interviews with Ken Cooke. The interviews 'took place on August 7th 2017 in the presence of Nick Beilby (NB) at the interviewee's home' (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Ken Cook: 'Ken Cooke was born in 1925. He served as an Infantryman in the Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment). He landed on Gold Beach on June 6th 1944. After the war, Ken returned to York and worked for Rowntree’s for nearly fifty years..'

The interviews include discussion about whether Ken considers himself a veteran, coming home from war, how long it took for soldiers to open up about their experiences, the British Legion, the NVA, being on television, medals, D-Day.

Two interview recordings. The interviews 'took place in the presence of Smith’s wife, Gloria, (GS) and Nick Beilby (NB) and was held on July 24th 2017 at the interviewee's home' (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Ken Smith: 'Ken Smith was born in 1925 in Leeds. He worked as an Apprentice Draughtsman with Thomas Green and Son, a Mechanical Engineers. After being called up, Smith served as a Signaller in the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. He landed on Gold Beach on June 6th 1944. Following the war, Smith worked in the insurance business with the Prudential until retirement' (transcript).

The interviews include discussion about demobilisation, coming home as a casualty, not talking about wartime experiences, keeping his medals in a drawer for 60 years, joining the NVA, the British Legion, and commemoration events.

Two interview recordings. The interview 'took place on 7 November 2016 at the interviewee's home' (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Ron Goldstein: 'Ron Goldstein was born on August 16th 1923 in London and was called up in October 1942 and served Wireless Operator in Light Ack Ack in the UK. He later served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy and was later re-trained as a Loader/Operator and ended his wartime career in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars as a Corporal in March 1947. After the war, Goldstein worked for his Father’s clothing company and later became a Manager for other clothing companies. He is Jewish and joined AJEX after war' (transcript).

The interviews include discussion about demobilisation, the heroes return lottery scheme, not talking about the war, war films, losing his brother, working in factories, drinking culture, AJEX, Remembrance Day, the lack of freedom in interviews, digital books, the poem 'Vigil' by Jeremy F. Robson 'written by a Jewish person at a German railway station', wanting to record his experiences, having a diary ('you could get shot for keeping a diary'), learning to use a computer.

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Lists of property and machinery held by Redfearns including some valuation of property worth in 1981.

Inventory of furniture in rooms of the Institution

Includes lecture notes relating to various aspects of Irish history and politics, such as Fenianism, Home Rule and the military.

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Includes handwritten notes relating to Italian history and Mazzini, as well as newspaper cuttings on the rise of fascism, relations with France and Libya, the Vatican, foreign policy and the making of modern Italy.

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Includes burial certificate, probate of the will of Jane Lumley, expenses and receipts related to the proving of the will and codicil, Inland Revenue account and additional papers.

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Includes newspaper cuttings and reprinted articles relating to Japan, Singapore, Manchuria and other south-east Asian nations.

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At present this collection comprises one job file for the work carried out.

Signed minutes of the committee. In November 2014 the name of the committee changes to Haxby & Wigginton Cemetery Committee.

Includes minutes and associated papers.

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Includes place of registration, masters name and owners name and address. First volume missing.

Comprises correspondence; conveyances and other legal papers regarding the conveyance of land and street improvements in Jubbergate.

At present this collection comprises one job file regarding work carried out, subdivided into two parts by the archivist.

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At present this collection comprises one job file for the work carried out.

For Mr D W Milner. At present this collection comprises one job file for the work carried out.

A collection of lantern slides belonging to York's first full-time Medical Officer of Health, Edmund Moody Smith. The collection includes slides of patients with infectious diseases, model housing, health services, graphs and statistics and information slides.

Documents relating to legal and operational matters of the York Penetentiary Society.

Documents relating to the estate of John Robinson Foulis, deceased, late of Heslerton in the County of York esquire. Foulis died on 29 April 1826. Will proved on 22 July 1826. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this sub-series.

At present this series only includes a receipt for title deeds relating to a close at Holtby sold to Mr Brook by Mr Warburton. Please see item level description for more detailed information.

At present this collection comprises four job files for the work carried out. The work relates a number of properties in the street, including 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 13.

Copies of letters sent by the River Manager.

The petition was the result of resolutions made on 30th December 1779.

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Also includes details of lands and tenants and lands held of the Manor of Acomb.

Papers relating to the widening and improvement of Little Blake Street (Duncombe Place).

At present this collection comprises one job file for the work carried out.

Papers of the Local Board of Health regarding an enquiry into the erection of a public slaughterhouse in York. Includes initial enquiry and replies from other local authorities; list of complaints against private slaughterhouses in York; particulars of animals slaughtered in York; reports of the Sub-Committee on Slaughterhouses; and a petition from butchers in York against the erection of a public slaughterhouse.

Registers of electors eligible to vote in local government elections.

The magazine was usually issued three times a year and contained articles, details of sports competitions, school rolls and information on the Old Boys' Association. Incomplete set with some duplicate editions.

File containing correspondence created in Octobber 1971 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in March 1972 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in August 1971 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in December 1971 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in January 1972 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in February 1972 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in April and May 1972 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in September 1971 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in November 1971 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

Files containing correspondence created during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York. Box also contains itemised list of correspondence contained within.

File contains weekly engagement sheets for the entirety of Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

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Includes a newspaper cutting and manuscript relating to the constitution of Malta.

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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.

Includes correspondence.

Volumes of manuscripts and research notes compiled by William Camidge on a variety of subjects, including the history of York streets and buildings, Methodism, local artist William Etty and ghosts of York. The series also includes a numbers of biographies.

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At present this collection comprises one job file regarding work carried out.

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Order books for Masons' associated with York Cemetery Company.

The book was part of the Alexander Sheridan series.

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