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Volume containing press cuttings relating to education. Contains loose press cuttings.

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Volume containing press cuttings relating to education. Contains loose press cuttings.

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Volume containing press cuttings relating to York City Council.

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Volume containing press cuttings of soldiers reported killed or missing during World War Two (1940 - 1943).

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Volume containing press cuttings relating to local government. Contains some loose pages.

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2 'silver' metal medallions commemorating silver jubilee with Munster. '25 Years partnership - Munster - York 1982' and a white rose engraved on one side, and Munster walled city image on the other. 2cm diameter.

Correspondence documenting the establishment of a twinning between Münster and York between the Town Clerk and the Foreign Office. Follwed by further correspondence detailing the first visit by a Münster civic delgation to York in October 1957 and of a York civic delegation to Münster in March 1958, March 1960 and May 1961.

Report written by the Town Clerk detailing the first visit by a York civic delegation to Münster on 21 - 26 March 1958. Also includes itinerary of visit, some handwritten accounts detailing cash and cheques supplied by the City Treasurer for the Civic Party. Also includes multiple copies of itinerary for first

Photographs of each day of the York Civic Delegation's visit to Munster from 27 November to 1 December 1964. The delegation was led by The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Stanley Palphramand

Booklet created in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the York - Münster twinning. The book documents the beginnings of the twinning, as well as subsequent exchanges by youth groups, choirs, Freemasons, Trade Unions, Rotary Clubs, Farmers and Agriculturalists.

Thomas Acomb wrote on behalf of his son, Leonard Acomb, who was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. His York address was 79 Millfield Road.

Report written by the Town Clerk detailing thesecond visit by a York civic delegation to Münster on 21 March 1958.

Books generally cover aspects of Münster's history, geography and architecture.
Das Schone Münster, gestern heute und morgen
Münster bietet Ihnen zusatzlich die ideale Infrastruktur
Münster um die St Klemens Kirche
Grun Ordnung Munster
Stellungnahme der Stadt Munster
Gutachten Prof Spengelin Denkschrift Westring
Munster Coerde
Munster 1961 - 1966
Das Schone Munste4r - Stadt neuer Baukumst
Verkehrsplanung Munster
Current peace problems in the light of the history of the Westphalian peace, a study

Sapper William Ainsley of 32nd Signal Company, Royal Engineers, wrote from 25 West St, Brixton. He states that the design of the box lid is very artistic and that he will keep it as 'a souvenir of the war' and a 'memento of the interest and sympathy' shown by the Lord Mayor and Sheriff to their 'fellow citizens who have joined the colours at this critical time'.

Maud Agar wrote on behalf of her husband, Private John William Agar, Service number 4781, of 4th Dragoon Guards. Their York address was 4 Gray's Buildings, Priory St. She states that he is a prisoner of war in Doeberitz, Germany and she was surprised to get a postcard from him as 'they had only been allowed to write once in 50 days' but are 'allowed to write every fortnight from now'. She adds 'they may receive as many parcels and postcards' as they care to send and that her husband had acknowledged the international money order she sent him before Christmas.

Gunner J Airey writes that he is pleased to know that 'York City has not forgotten its citizens now serving the King and Country'.

Saddler Frederick Louis Adamson, Service number 24748, of 78th Brigade, 246 Battery, Royal Field Artillery, wrote from Newton Manor, Swanage. He states that he is the only York man in his battery and that his 'chums have all taken a fancy' to the gift. He adds he will take great care of it so that he has something to remember the kindness shown to all the York men by the Lord Mayor and Sheriff.

Corporal C Alderson of A Squadron, 10th Royal Hussars, sent his postcard from overseas. He states that he is 'keeping fit and well and hopes to do so until the end'.

Private Horace Arnold, Service number 5597, of 3rd Troop, B Squadron, 18 Hussars, 2nd Cavalry Brigade, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states he had news that the gift was being sent to 'all York men serving at the Front' and it is a pleasure to know the 'Lord Mayor and Sheriff think about the men of the City who are fighting for their country's honour'. He is expecting 3 days home leave on 20 January, and invites them to call on him at 9 Clement St, York. He ends with a PS 'Please excuse pencil'.

Captain J E Atkinson of 3rd Kings Own Hussars S.R. [?], wrote on headed paper from the Royal Kent Hotel, Sandgate, Folkestone.

Private Arthur Arey of A Company, 6th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Belton Park, Grantham, Lincolnshire. He states that he will 'keep the box as a memento of the occasion'.

Major C E Allen of 5th Reserve Cavalry Regiment, wrote from York.

Private Henry Appleyard, Service number 2311, of A Squadron, Yorkshire Hussars, wrote from Harlow, Essex.

Gunner John Henry Bailey, Service number 23403, of Royal Garrison Artillery, wrote from Grenville Fort, Maker Heights, Cornwall. His York address was 11 Park Lane, Holgate. He states he would have liked to spend Christmas at home with his parents but 'duty before pleasure'. He adds that he is proud to be a York lad and is 'looking forward to a speedy termination of this cruel war'. He ends by saying he will prize the box as long as God spares him as 'one never knows what a day brings'.

Lieutenant R P Bailey of Yorkshire Hussars, wrote on headed paper from the Pavilion Hotel, Westborough, Scarborough.

Beatrice Pew wrote on behalf of her brother, Percy Bardy, of Royal Field Artillery. Her address was 2 Leeman Road, York. She states that her brother has been serving in France since 6th November and that in a letter to her he said he had been 'through Neuve Chapelle, which he describes as 'Hell in a mist''. She ends by saying that her brother had asked her to write a letter of thanks as he 'did not know how to put one together.'

Sergeant Major Robert James Bales of Army Veterinary Corps, sent his postcard from overseas.

Gunner G J Bachelor, Service number 84861, wrote c/o Company Sergeant Anderson, Henderson St School, Glasgow. His York address was 4 Rougier St.

Private H Beardmore of Mechanical Transport Supply Column, Army Service Corps, typed his letter from Council Schools, Woodlands, near Doncaster. He states that the gift was greatly appreciated by him and other York men there with him.

Trooper P Batman of B Squadron, East Riding Yeomanry, wrote from the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate. He states that he will prize the box and 'look well after it as will be a very nice and priceless souvenir in years to come, when the European War is a thing of the past'.

M Binns wrote on behalf of her son, Private G Binns, who is 'out of York at present'. Her address was 4 Levisham St, Fulford Rd, York. She states that 'the gift and the kind thought that prompted it are both so beautiful that it is giving great pleasure to all who receive it'. She adds her hope that 'the 7 York lads who are now prisoners of war and who don't seem to have received any Xmas gifts from York' will receive the box.

Acting Sergeant Major F I Bateman of Army Ordinance Corps, attached to Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, wrote from Skegness. His York address was 42 Heslington Road. He states that he appreciates knowing they are 'not forgotten while away from home'.

Driver Wheeler M Beall, Service number 27476, of No I Base, Remount Depot, Army Service Corps, Rouen, France, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He writes that he is proud of receiving the gift from the Lord Mayor and 'the good people of York who have done such good work for the soldiers who have left the Old City'. He ends by saying he hopes 'someday perhaps, if spared, to come back to York again'.

Sergeant Henry James Birkbeck, Service number 55090, of Railway Transport Establishment, Royal Engineers, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that he will keep the box as a memento as 'it is so artistically got up'.

Private G Booth, Service number 2692, of Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force but wrote from 29, Union Terrace, Clarence St, York, where he was on furlough. He states that the gift touched him very much and he will cherish it to his last. He adds he sincerely trusts he 'may be spared to render further services to his King and Country and the old City' of his birth. He ends by saying he has been invalided home with rheumatism but is much better and is being sent to Aldershot on 23 January.

Private W A Bowles, Service number 6046, of B Squadron, Royal Scots Greys, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that it is a 'godsend' that York has not forgotten the soldiers who are 'undergoing the hardship and fatigue of active service for a good cause of their King and Country'. He hopes the 'Young Men of York have answered Lord Kitchener's appeal for Recruits' and that when in France they will keep up England's reputation against the 'Barbarians in deeds'. He ends by saying he hopes they will soon be victorious and 'the world will be rid of a Domineering Nation'.

C M Bowerman wrote on behalf of her unnamed husband, a prisoner of war. She gave her address as Post Office, Scar Lane, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield. She states that she hopes the Lord Mayor will use his power for their 'husbands so unfortunately interred'.

William Bradshaw, Service number 70, of 5 Company, 6 Reserve Park, Army Service Corps, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force.

Gunner John J Booth, Service number 14475, of No 26 Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, 1st Division Ammunition Column, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force.

Christopher Bridgewater, a prisoner of war, gave his camp address as 1st Company, Number 28, Gefangenenlager Salzwedel, Germany. He states that he is going to keep the box as a 'keepsake in remembrance of this Terrible War' and of the kindness shown to him by the Lord Mayor.

Private George William Breckon of Royal Marines, wrote from HMS New Zealand, 1st Battle Cruiser Squadron. He states that he is sending the box home as a keepsake and was pleased to see his name in York's Roll of Honour, adding that the list shows 'the City has contributed well'. He says it is 12 months since he was in York and will be pleased to come again. He has taken part in two victorious actions and they are patiently waiting for the next one, but fear the Germans will be 'too much afraid of our gunnery to venture out again'.

W A Brennen used the printed pro-forma to say he was quite well and had received the parcel.

Sergeant W Brain of 12th West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

Bandsman [?] A. Brooks, S.B. [?] Headquarters, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment, was serving with the 18th Infantry Brigade, 6th Division of the British Expeditionary Force. He states that he will keep the box as a keepsake and 'hopes to take it home again to the Old City'. He adds they have had most 'trying experiences' out there to uphold the traditions of men who are 'proud to own the City of York as their Home and also the British Empire'. He ends by saying his father is proud to be an employee in the Elect Block at The Lord Mayor's Works.

Lance Sergeant Reginald Bushy wrote from the Sergeants Mess, Victoria Barracks, Beverley. He states that he will 'treasure the souvenir' as an encouragement to do his duty.

Staff Sergeant George Burland, Armourer Staff Sergeant, of Army Ordnance Corps, wrote from Room 22, C Floor, Red Barracks, Woolwich.

Driver Robert Burrows, Service number 262, of Army Service Corps, was attached to Royal Engineers and wrote from Little Carlton, Newark. He congratulates the Lord Mayor and Sheriff on their appointments, and trusts 'it will not be the last time' they hold the 'the honours and offices'.

Trooper F Busby of B Squadron, East Yorkshire Yeomanry, wrote from Castle Eden, County Durham. He states that he and his chums have enjoyed the contents immensely and that he will keep the box as a 'souvenir of the most momentous Christmas' of his life and of the 'dear old ancient and honourable City', to which he is so proud to belong.

Driver James Butterfield of Army Service Corps, wrote from Victoria Hall, Pocklington.

Major W S Carey of Army Pay Departments, wrote from the Exhibition Hall, York. He states that the box is 'very nice and artistic'.

George T Cambers of 66 Company, Mechanical [?] Transport Section 3, Army Service Corps, was serving in France. He states that he enjoyed the chocolate which was a change from the tobacco and cigarettes they usually get. He says he will value the box as a 'nice little souvenir' if he can get it home. He ends by saying his Company is at present packed but that they 'expect soon to return to the business of supplying ammunition'.

Lieutenant P H Bushell wrote on headed paper from Strathmoor, The Mount, York. He states that he received his gift 'on his return home from France'.

Private J Carter wrote from 22 Mess, HMS Implacable. He states that he will treasure the gift and that it brought memories of his early life when he worked at Terrys.

Private John Edwin Carter of Mechanical [?] Transport, Army Service Corps, was attached to Royal Flying Corps Headquarters. He states that he appreciates the gift especially as it comes from York. He adds that he hopes to 'carry the box through the campaign unscathed and return with it as a souvenir combining York with the Great European War'.

Sergeant Archibald Clark, Service number S/22436, of Army Service Corps, 37 Depot Unit of Supply, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that the empty box will be returned to York to be kept by his parents as a memento and will always be 'highly treasured' by him.

Private R N Catton, Service number 214, of Royal Army Medical Corps was attached to Headquarters, No 75 Company, Mechanical [?] Transport, Army Service Corps with the 8th Ammunition Column, British Expeditionary Force. He writes that he hopes all the men of York will appreciate the gift as much as he does.

Warrant Officer Charles Catley, Royal Marine Gunner, wrote on headed paper from HMS Queen Mary, 1st Battle Cruiser Squadron. He states that it is 'a great honour, as well as a great responsibility to help to represent a City holding the traditions which York holds, at a time like this'.

Vincent Chapman, Service number 4389, of 2nd Scots Guards, was a prisoner of war and gave his camp address as 74 Hut, Grottingen, Hannover, Germany. He states that if the Lord Mayor and Sheriff 'have anything that would come in useful out here' he would be very pleased to receive it.