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 GroupResearch notes, original documents and annotated copies of records relating to various buildings, land and green spaces in Acomb and Holgate.
Original documents relating to land in Acomb and land ownership.
Various notes, original records and annotated copies of original records from York City Archives (Now Explore York Libraries and Archives) and The Borthwick Institute. Research is on a wide variety of subjects relating to the Acomb area including manor court rolls, families, individuals, buildings, churches and education.
Original manuscript manor court records for Acomb, Holgate and Clifton.
Acomb Local History GroupOriginal deed for land for Acomb Windmill along with printed transcriptions and additional notes.
Manuscript letter from Mr Masterman regarding a Mr Thompson's propery in Acomb.
Framed and mounted etching showing Acomb Hall, The Kennels Acomb, Goldborough Hall, Micklegate Bar and Ribston Hall. By J Swain.
Photocopied notes on Acomb taken from a publication of the Yorkshire Architectural Society by George Benson.
Photocopied maps showing the Acomb and Holgate areas.
Probate document for Sarah Russell from Acomb Manor.
Acomb Local History GroupResearch 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 GroupThe 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.
Later photocopies of original council minutes and photographs relating to the estate.
35mm colour sides compiled by Group member David Lodge. Includes an index to the slides, which is contained in the first bundle.
35mm colour sides compiled by Group member David Lodge. Includes an index to the slides, which is contained in the first bundle.
Photocopied newspaper articles and photographs compiled by Group member David Lodge. The first two bundles contain images of places and streets, and an index to the images can be found in the first bundle. The third bundle relates to Acomb people, and contains its own index.
Includes the celebration was organised by Acomb Local Committee
Acomb Local History GroupThe group are a football team who competed in the league championships that year.
Includes Acomb Parish Magazine editions, photographs of the church, service programmes and press cuttings.
Research notes, original records and annotated copies of records relating to churches in Acomb and Holgate
Various documents and notes created for events, lectures, courses and talks held by the Society regarding the history of Acomb and Holgate.
Colour hand drawn map of Yorkshire complete with images of iconic landmarks in major locations across the region. Used in displays by the history group.
Notes and photocopies of records relating to Holgate residents as featured in the parish registers 1602-1884.
Research notes, original documents and annotated copies of records relating to various families and individuals who have lived in Acomb and Holgate.
Various research notes relating to Leeman Road and Askham Bryan. Also includes typescript transcriptions of various court records relating to Acomb.
Slides of press cuttings, photographs and documents relating to York generally. Includes an index to the slides.
Includes 2 volumes of colour photographs of Holgate. Also includes an index to the photographs and notes on the photographs by David Lodge.
Various photographs with indexes of Holgate and Acomb. Also includes slides of Acomb and of York generally as well as some reproductions and photocopies of Front Street in Acomb.
Various letters regarding exhibtions, events and requests for information relating to families and properties in Acomb.
Slipcase containing four photograph albums (labelled 57, 58, 59 and 60). The images were deposited with Acomb Local History Group; 2000-Present by Geoffrey Hodgson. Includes:
57: Illustrations for 'A History of Acomb' (photocopies only)
58: Acomb (mainly modern), Watson Street (old), Moseley's School, St Paul's
59: Countryside scenes, York Minster and Minster School
60: Houses, streets, countryside and building works.
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'.
Unpublished annotated working documents and other printed works, largely created by Geoff Hodgson and David Lodge on the history of Acomb and Holgate.
Various plans, letters and reports relating to the development of land on 42 Front Street to develop sheltered accomodation.
Typed up list of appointments attended and tasks to be done by Geoff Hodgson.
Folder of named indivuduals from Acomb and Holgate taken from Newspapers, chuchyards, Manor Court Rolls and York Cemetery.
Research notes and copies of various wills 1468-1617, relating to individuals of the Holgate area including the Hutchynson (Hutchinson) family.
Manuscript, typrescript and printed notes on Acomb Manor Court records. Notes largely made from York City Archives records.
Various personal accounts from those who grew up in, lived and worked in Acomb.
Typescript memories of Acomb Court by Ken Hogg including photocopied map of the area.
Research notes and photocopies of documents relating to land of Guild Corpus Christi and land of St Thomas Hospital.
Typescript transcript and photocopy of court roll 1712, with associated notes.
Annotated copies of Acomb Court Rolls and additional notes on call rolls from 1620-1786.
Includes lists of wills, copies and transcriptions of wills, and notes all compiled by Geoff Hodgson.
Research notes and annotated copy of a Will of Henry Masterman of Acomb.
Notes relating to different types of roads in and around Holgate including Roman roads.
List of notable people of Holgate from the 18th-19th Centuries. Also includes a short essay on the spelling of Holgate 1602-1812.
Notes and annotated copies of maps relating to the ownership of the Estate at Holdgate.
Copies of Trade Directories for Holgate 1923-1938 with other annotated lists and additional notes.
Copies of extracts from council minute books on subjects such as the Holgate urinal and housing plans.
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.
Discussions regarding the history of Holgate and research undertaken by Dr Fowkes on request of Geoff Hodgson.
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.
Research notes and booklet detailing the history of the Methodist Church.
Notes, copies of documents and maps relating to the history and development of Blossom Street. Includes information on population, hospitals, transport and The Mount School.
Statistics and graph charting population growth from 1801-1901.
Various collected materials and notes used for a course in Acomb local history.
Printed notes on the Book of Overseers of the Poor for the Township of Acomb 1846-1873. Also includes notes on various Acomb families.
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 on the history of decisions made by Acomb Parish Councl based on their meeting minutes 1984-1937.
Photocopy of the Acomb Fayre booklet by Acomb Parish Church 1936 with annotations thoughout describing the local context and covering note.
Notes and copies of maps of Bishopfields including details of the estate, information on the land as owned by the Archbishop of York and various items of correspondence regarding the area.
Notes and copies of records regarding Acomb Hall, especially regarding it's RAF use during the First World War.
Discussions with solicitors regarding deeds and ownership of Glebe House in Acomb. Possibly the Old Acomb Vicarage.
Notes on a watercolour of Acomb Church in 1774 and details of the John Gott archive collection.
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.
Annotated Acomb Directory 1930, business directory 1882, 1889, 1931 and 1938.
Relating to housing and community developments in Acomb including a newspaper index to further publically available articles.
Notes and list of admissions to York Asylums 1833-1854
Research notes and copies of documents of Holgate Township. Includes notes on Thomas Hodgson.
Research notes relating to St Stephen's Parish Church Acomb. Incudes photocopies of original documents.
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.
Research notes and copies of documents relating to Holgate Road. Includes information on Pocklington School, Holgate Villa and the Carriage Works.
Large fold-out panoramic photograph of Front Street, Acomb.
Printed notes and family tree of George Benson, architect and local historan for Acomb.
Unpublised work on the history of Holgate with annotations.
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.
Notes and letters regarding a request for information on 97 Front Street, Acomb.
Various notes, reports and correspondence regarding the development of Acomb as a suburb of York and the buildings of Front Street.
Various notes on the first Methodist chapel in Acomb including details of the first Methodists and some personal memories of the church.
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.
Research by James P. Curley into families in Acomb including Benson and Wright families. Includes correspondece with Geoff Hodgson.
Annotated printed copy of work by Geoff Hodgson on the History of Acomb from the Doomsday book to the Twentieth Century.
Various personal memories of life in Acomb including memories of childhood and of Acomb Green.
Notes on Methodist records for Acomb and background information on Methodism in York.
Includes a history of the factory 1926-2001, a short history of British sugar and facts about British Sugar 2001-2002
Printed notes on the different houses on The Green and correspondence providing additional information.
Notes and copies of documents and photographs relating to Tuscan House in Acomb including it's land and owners.
Annotated copies, research notes and correspondence regarding the ownership and families of Acomb House as well as the building's history.
Correspondence regarding research into the blacksmiths shop, plots of land and families in Acomb.
Notes, articles and reports relating to the Blanshard Family of York, Lords of the Manor of Acomb 1664-1737.
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.
Y.A.Y.A.S Times featuring an article 'Place-names as Surnames' by Geoff Hodgson.
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 relating to research into various familes from Acomb
Notes and copies of photographs of the stationers and printers from Micklegate. Includes copies of building floorplans with some added notes.
Includes research notes on families who lived in or were associated with Acomb Hall as a home and later as a maternity hospital. Includes copies of photographs of the hospital and Hall.
Notes on the development of education in Acomb including additional notes on St Stephens Church of England Elementary School, Acomb.