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This series includes 35mm slides collected by Hugh Murray, a local historian in York. The collection was listed by volunteers from York Civic Trust between 2015 and 2017.

The original order of this material has been maintained, and the slides have been item-level listed as they were stored. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information of the contents of the collection.

This series includes 35mm slides collected by Hugh Murray, a local historian in York. The collection was listed by volunteers from York Civic Trust between 2015 and 2017.

The original order of this material has been maintained, and the slides have been item-level listed as they were stored. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information of the contents of the collection.

This series includes 35mm slides collected by Hugh Murray, a local historian in York. The collection was listed by volunteers from York Civic Trust between 2015 and 2017.

The original order of this material has been maintained, and the slides have been item-level listed as they were stored. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information of the contents of the collection.

This series includes 35mm slides collected by Hugh Murray, a local historian in York. The collection was listed by volunteers from York Civic Trust between 2015 and 2017.

The original order of this material has been maintained, and the slides have been item-level listed as they were stored. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information of the contents of the collection.

This series includes 35mm slides collected by Hugh Murray, a local historian in York. The collection was listed by volunteers from York Civic Trust between 2015 and 2017.

The original order of this material has been maintained, and the slides have been item-level listed as they were stored. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information of the contents of the collection.

This series includes 35mm slides collected by Hugh Murray, a local historian in York. The collection was listed by volunteers from York Civic Trust between 2015 and 2017.

The original order of this material has been maintained, and the slides have been item-level listed as they were stored. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information of the contents of the collection.

This series includes 35mm slides collected by Hugh Murray, a local historian in York. The collection was listed by volunteers from York Civic Trust between 2015 and 2017.

The original order of this material has been maintained, and the slides have been item-level listed as they were stored. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information of the contents of the collection.

This series includes 35mm slides collected by Hugh Murray, a local historian in York. The collection was listed by volunteers from York Civic Trust between 2015 and 2017.

The original order of this material has been maintained, and the slides have been item-level listed as they were stored. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information of the contents of the collection.

This series includes 35mm slides collected by Hugh Murray, a local historian in York. The collection was listed by volunteers from York Civic Trust between 2015 and 2017.

The original order of this material has been maintained, and the slides have been item-level listed as they were stored. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information of the contents of the collection.

Includes pedigrees and handwritten notes for many families in York. See individual file descriptions for which surnames are included in each file. The files have been arranged alphabetically.

Files of papers relating to classes taught by Hugh Murray over the course of his career.

Collection of research files compiled by Hugh Murray, where the contents cannot be easily distributed into collated series. Please see individual file level descriptions for details of the contents of this very varied series.

Includes printed annual reports from York's Chief Constable, papers relating to Scarborough Bridge, public health, Layerthorpe slum clearance, the Lord Mayor's Heritage Working Group and industry and pollution in York. Also includes publications issued by City of York Council.

Includes bundles relating to Castle Howard, churches and merchants, Whitby and Leeds.

Published magazines about York, including editions of City Life.

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

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.

Files of additional papers which cannot be easily classified into series. Please see file and item level desciptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Original archival documents retained by, or acquired by, Hugh Murray during the course of his research. In most cases the provenance of these items is not recorded.

These materials were originally stored as loose items alongside the collection, due to their size. They have been grouped together by the archivist. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Includes large format colour slides, and glass plate negatives.

Includes large format colour slides, and glass plate negatives.

Includes tramways amendments (possibly notes for Hugh Murray's book, plus 'list of plans and illustrations' and sections redrafted. Also includes photostats of 1878 initial proposals for tramways in York, photocopies of two articles on the history of tranways by George Jackson, and a photostat of the Tramway Orders Confirmation Act 1879.

Includes Hugh Murray's manuscript with paste-ups, sections 3 - 4, (numbered in red) plus notes, manuscript timetables (c 1900), figures regarding tracks, expenses and receipts and population information. Also includes negotiations between York Corporation and the Tramways Company (1899-1906) plus report dated 1907 of agreement to sell the undertaking to the Corporation, memorandum on the position of the Tramways Company and proposals, poll of owners and ratepayers, and article from 'Modern Tramway' Magazine entitled 'Perspectives of Modern Tramways 1978.'

Pencil manuscript of Hugh's book 'Horse Tramways of York' 1880-1909, 140 pp., wired together.

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 lecture notes, after dinner speech, retirement speech (including biographical details), and general notes on railway history.

Includes press supplements on the closure of the carriage works and the opening of the National Railway Museum, photos and elevations of the railway offices, Station Hotel invoices and old publications.

History of number plate DN7.

Handwritten research notes compiled by Hugh Murray.

The cuttings relate to the launch of Hugh Murray's book on historic pubs in and around York.

Two press cuttings.

Two press cuttings.

Held in a ringbinder folder. Includes newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes.

Notes on the wills of goldsmiths, arranged alphabetically.

Papers grouped by Hugh Murray: notes and photocopies of Huntington Collection, York, silverware by Mrs E.M. Sessions; Sessions correspondence regarding York silver booklist; list of Freemen Goldsmiths; photocopy of 'Notes on printers and printing'; and typed list of York Silversmiths.

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

Directory of York Goldsmiths and Silversmiths by H. Murray, as well as an article on Christopher Harrington, York 1614. Includes a list of names.

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.

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.

Wardens Reports, as well as minutes and agendas.

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

Copies of reports on health, poverty and burial grounds in 19th century York.

Various notes on York families.

Miscellaneous regarding trails. Some notes and handwritten.

Editions of the 'The Last Post' newsletter.

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'.

Details of monumental inscriptions 'A-G'.

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

Contains newspaper coverage of relevant stories.

Includes plans of the cemetery spaces. Arranged by area.

Articles relating to people and characters, including obituaries, from local and national newspapers.

Articles relating to Acomb and Holgate.

Articles relating to churches and chapels, mostly York.

Articles relating to bridges and rivers.

Yorkshire Evening Press supplements for the Silver Jubilee, 1977; York in 1893, 1993; Queen Anne School, 1910-2000, 2000; Yesterday York, 2007; and York from the Air, 2000.

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

History of the Yorkshire Evening Press, 1882-1982.

Opening of the New Yorkshire Evening Press building by Princess Alexandra.

Rowntree & Co souvenir.

Yorkshire Evening Press review linked to York's 1900th Anniversary.

Supplement of photographs.

Includes cuttings on the LUI Banquet (response to criticism from Manchester); Coney Street, archive of York bridges and an article on horse trams by Hugh Murray.

Cuttings relating to defences, Clifford's Tower and York Castle and prison. Topics include bars; city walls; posterns; E Ridsdale Tate's 15th century York; manuscript notes; Peter Addyman's article on Baile Hill; Exhibition Square; 1644 siege; portcullis' lowering; Lendal Arch; wall and bar repairs and the tourism budget.

Acomb, Holgate; talk on Backhouse Nurseries by Judity Pinder; talk on Acomb by George Benson (report of) 1922 and letter from Robin Blake regarding Fothergills of York, 2002.

Blake Street - historic locations (mostly Assembly Room issues).

Pictures of Radio York in Bootham Row.

College Street - history of Sir Williams College, numerous pictures of the site and restoration issues.

Fishergate - gasworks explosion, military activity and Redfearn chimney demolition.

Foss islands Road - fortifications and housing.

Foss Bank development issues.

Fossgate - images of property development, bridge renovations and the Merchant Adventurers Hall.

Goodramgate - Guild of Freemen parade, history of the street, handwritten notes of Hugh Murray and the development of Deansgate.

Heworth - buildings, car parking and gas works.

Holgate Road - housing development.

Huntington Road - workhouse issues and Alfred Dickens home.

Kings Staith - building development.

Lawrence Street - founding of the Leprosy Hospital, referenced by Hugh Murray.

Layerthorpe District - development of the area, including the gas supply. Includes references by Hugh Murray.

Lord Mayors Walk - development of junction.

Railways - mainly York but a few cuttings in UK and world. Includes locomotives, buildings, George Hudson and Alne station 1937 photo.

York Schools - various primary and secondary, state and independant, some of which have subsequently closed. Includes the Blue and Greycoats, Open Air School, York College, York College of Ripon and York St John, and reorganisation of York secondary education in 1985.

Includes Station Rise, Station Road, Stonebow, Stonegate, Tadcaster Road, Tanners Moat, Tanner Street, Terry Avenue, Swinegate and Tower Street.

Includes Parliament Street and Patrick Pool.

Black and white photograph of a map drawn by Dr. William White showing the street as it was in January 1782. Original map can be found in WHI/1.

Marked A15. Hand-drawn by William White.
Format: Black and white print, 12.5x9 cms
Provenance: William White Memorandom Book, York City Archives/Miss Wright

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

Depicts the house with a car and chaffeur outside. Chaffeur is posing in a large white mackintosh and a peaked cap. Car registration is BY'1314.
Format: Black and white 15 x 10
Provenance: Unknown

The second item is a smaller version of the same image.

Card index arranged alphabetically by surname. It would appear that this index relates to authors of articles relating to York.

Covers clockmakers, watchmakers, money makers, chairman and York pubs.