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Includes details of the printers devil, ship's figurehead, plaques and street frontages.
35mm slides

Includes images of Todd's Book and Print Warehouse, the Punchbowl, the Minster Gates and Mulberry Hall.
35mm slides

Includes images of an unidentified mile post and the Jorvik Hotel (1977).
35 mm slides

Images of old Ouse Bridge including Drake, Cave, David Cox, Ridsdale Tate.
35 mm slides

Exterior views of York Castle area in the 18th century.
35mm negatives

The items in this collection were deposited in the York Reference Library primarily, by a number of different people, many of whom are now unknown. The cuttings are arranged into series by the year in which they were catalogued.

Also includes explanatory notes about the window. It is possible this is a copy from Francis Drake's Eboracum.

Photograph of a portrait of a young man in a wig, striking lace.
Format: Black and white, 15 x 11
Provenance: Unknown

Photograph of an engraving/glass painting in the style of Henry Gyles, with a male portrait in an oval.
Format: Black and white, 14 x 9
Provenance: Unknown

One. Burton Constable, in Yorkshire, the Seat of Wm. Constable Esquire. Black and white engraving by G. [George] Barret R.A. pinxt, W. Watts sculpt. Published as the Act directs August 1st, 1779, by W. Watts, Kemp's Row, Chelsea. Two. Burton Constable. B

Engraving.

One large print of an illustration showing the Minster and the city walls.

Black and white Line drawing from York City Library print Collection.

Black and white postcards of St. Maurice's Church and Monkgate.

Black and white sketch of St. Maurice's Church from a north east view.

Black and white photograph of a drawing of St. Maurice's Church.

Black and white drawing of St. Michael's Church from Monkhouse and Bedford.

Black and white photograph of the doorway of St. Margaret's Church.

Early engraving.

Drawings from 1684 and 1783.

Etching of Old Ouse Bridge by J. C. Varrall.

Engraving.

Contains information relevant to the development of the fire brigade in York from 16th century to the 1970s. Detailed information on the York City Police-Fire Brigade officers and events during 1939-1941.

It is unknown to which club and inn these records relate.

Includes deeds from Nicholson to the York Corporation.

Shows view of York from Severus Hill, by Francis Place. 567 Evelyn Collection. YAYAS Public Library. Copyright: YAYAS. Includes RCHME stamp.
Format: Black and white, 29 x 17
Provenance: YAYAS (Evelyn collection)

Painted glass, depicts a woman reading a 4 line poem 'PI 8b'.
Format: Black and white, 14 x 9
Provenance: Unknown

Painted glass, 4 line poem, PI 8A'.
Format: Black and white, 14 x 9
Provenance: Unknown

Painted glass, woman with helmet holding a pillar. 'PI 10a'
Format: Black and white, 14 x 9
Provenance: Unknown

Painted glass. Woman is probably 'Charity'. 'PI 11A'
Format: Black and white, 14 x 9
Provenance: Unknown

Steel plate depicting the letterhead of Cave, an engraver and printer. Dated '1732'.
Format: Black and white, 11 x 8
Provenance: YAYAS (Evelyn collection) no 1732

Painted view of the city
Format: Colour, 18 x 13
Provenance: Unknown

Painting of the medieval pub, with All Saints Pavement Church visible in the background. From 'Vanished Buildings of York', p81.
Format: Black and white, 18 x 13
Provenance: Unknown

Timbered house where Browns department store now stands. From 'Vanished Buildings of York', p83
Format: Black and white, 18 x 13
Provenance: Unknown

Drawing of a tall, timbered house, with a church behind.
Format: Black and white, 18 x 13
Provenance: Unknown

Includes images of the 'Bounds of Bishophill Junior', the old parsonage by Henry Cave, North Street passage, old cottages and the Viking Hotel.
35mm slides

Includes a drawing from Francis Drake, Francis Frith photo (1885), images of the Jubilee (1935) and the River Ouse frozen in 1947 and 1981.
35 mm slides

Images of old Ouse Bridge including St. William's chapel, St. William Alabaster, Halfpenny, Girtin, Cave, Mann.
35 mm slides

Affidavit of the due execution of the indorsment and the memorial by Hall Plumer.

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There is also an enlarged photocopy and a transcript on paper.

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Between Maria Hesketh and Robert Samson and his wife Ann. Regarding one messuage in York for £100.

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Probate of the will of the Rev James Dallin Clerk, deceased. Executors: The Rev Robert Dallin,Clerk, his nephew and Henry Richardson.

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It is unclear where exactly this newspaper cutting came from, but it includes advertisements from the period.

Held by Sir Tancred Robinson of Mr Squire, £9 10s p.a.

For rents received for Lord Gratham and disbursements made.

For Government and management of the charity school.

3 volumes.

E78: unknown date
E78A: 1790, 1793, 1795, 1796, 1798, 1812, 1818, 1828-1831
E79: 1836-1849

The letter regards his job.

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Photographs of York and the surrounding area, primarily gifted to the Archives as small accessions. Please see the individual descriptions for more information. The items in this series were received at various dates but were all catalogued during 2018.

Photographs of York and the surrounding area, primarily gifted to the Archives as small accessions. Please see the individual descriptions for more information. The items in this series were received at various dates but were all catalogued during 2019.

By Nathan Drake.

Etching of York from Marygate Tower by Francis Place.

Large black and white print of an engraving showing the front of the house and the grounds. Wentworth House being the 'Seat of the Marquis of Rockingham'.

Drawing.

Photo by York City Library Print Collection.

Black and white print of drawing from York City Library Print Collection.

Black and white photograph of interior showing the reredos.

Sketch of the Manor House porch.

Engraving by J. Le Keux from a drawing by Cave, view of Micklegate Bar.

Engraving of Old Ouse Bridge and St. William's Chapel.

Black and white picture of Old Ouse Bridge printed on a postcard.

Black and white picture of Old Ouse Bridge printed on a postcard.

One image of exterior. Pencil drawing.

Black and white illustration of the exterior.

Unattributed engraving.

Black and white engraving of exterior of the hall.

Black and white engraving of bridge.

Engraving.

Black and white drawing cut out.

Mortgage for £650 and 1/- by Lease and Release. Joseph Thompson of Askham Richard, gentleman, for 1/- and Alderman Thos. Mosley of York, esquire (one of the executors of the will of Samuel Walker, late of York, gentleman) for the £650 to Wm Garforth

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Marriage Settlement by Release upon Trusts. Wm Garforth to Stephen Weelks, the younger of Ripon gentleman and Wm Chambers of Ripon, Alderman, trustees for marriage settlement of John Thompson of York, mercer and Margaret, his wife

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Sale by Right Honourable Henry Lord Viscount Downe in the Kingdom of ireland to Margaret Adams of York, spinster.

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Further Charge of £100 on Mortgage for £650 ofJoseph Thompson of Askham Richard, gentleman to Wm Garforth of York, merchant. Manor of Askham Richard and appurtenances.

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Arthur, Lord Viscount Irwin in the Kingdom of Scotland to Sir William Robinson of Newby Bart, Abbot Mill Dam on the Foss, on the east side of the highway from York to Earsley Bridge, and the ground called Abbot Mill Dam Bank near the Foss, extending from the stone bridge near the dam northward to a close in the possession of Isaac Johnson of York, baker; and the ground called the Windmill Hill opposite the dam on the west side of the said land and adjoining a close belonging to William Robinson and in the tenure of Thomas Hawton, innholder. Term. 21 years. Rent. 12s. p.a. Endorsed not executed. Paper.

Between 1. Sir Wm Robinson of Newby, Bart, 2. Robt. Squire of York, Gent, 3. Chas Bathurst of Clynt, Esq, Robt Byerley of Goldsbrough, Esq, Edw Bower, Wm Bower and John Bower, all of Bridlington Quay, merchants, Gregory Elsley of Kirkby Malzeaard, Gent., John Langstaffe of Crossbutts, gent., and Thos Langstaffe of Fremington, Gent. Paper. 7 sheets.

The original mortgage can be found in SWN/3/8.

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The original mortgage can be found in SWN/3/8.

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Surrender between (1) Mayor and Commonalty of the City of York and (2) Jonathan Dryden Clerk Prebendary of Fridaythorpe for " . . . all that the manor or capital messuage called Tanghall parcel of the said prebend of Fridaythorpe with the appurtenances and also of a close of pasture called the Great Tanghall Fields of one other close of pasture called The Little Tanghall Fields and of one other close called Tong Greene . . ."

Lease between (1) Jonathan Dryden clerk prebendary of the prebend of Fridaythorpe and (2) the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of York and (3) William Blackbeard mercer and John Hevile mercer for a term of lives. Yearly rent £23. " . . . all that the said manor and capital messuage called Tanghall . . . and also all those closes called Great Tanghall Fields little Tanghall Fields and Tong Greene . . ."

Lease between (1) Jonathan Dryden clerk prebendary of the prebend of Fridaythorpe and (2) the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of York and (3) William Blackbeard mercer and John Hevile mercer for a term of lives. Yearly rent £23. " . . . all that the said manor and capital messuage called Tanghall . . . and also all those closes called Great Tanghall Fields little Tanghall Fields and Tong Greene . . ."

Obligation by Richard Bilbrough and Thomas Clemishaw to observe covenants towards Richard Mann.

Lease between (1) John Peckett Lord Mayor of the City of York and the Commonalty of the same city and (2) Christopher Hutton and Matthew Bayock for nine years. Yearly rent £54.
" . . . all that the manour or capital messuage house called Tanghall parcell of the prebend of Fridaythorpe in the county of York with the appurtenances as also one close of arable meadow or pasture ground called the great Tang Hall Field also one other close of arable meadow or pasture ground called the little Tang Hall Field . . . together with the Tang Hall Green . . ."

Lease of a farm at Thorp Green by Richard Mann of York, merchant to Richard Bilbrough and Thomas Clemishaw both of Thorp Underwood, yeomen.

Abstract of Title relating to Jefferson, about land in Great and Little Ouseburn.

Incldues abstract of title, articles of agreement, deeds, receipts, correspondence, copy of land claim, bond, purchase contract, certificate of incumbances, land tax payments and bond, relating to the Benson family (in particular William and Jane Benson). Please note that number 2 in this series was not allocated. Please see item and file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Includes a typescript transcription.

Release of Equity of Redemption on above Mortgage for £1,000. Joseph Thompson to William Garforth. Also a bond concerning the above.

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Lease and Release for £1,000. William Garforth to John Thompson for life at peppercorn rent (sic). Manor of Askham Richard etc. Also includes bond in £500 for performance of above covenants.

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