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Grays solicitorsAlso known as 'The Sykes Manuscript'. The play formed part of the cycle of York Mystery Plays, performed in York at the festival of Corpus Christi until their suppression in 1569. This manuscript is only one of two known contemporary copies of the play; the other is held at the British Library. The text of this copy has some variations from those found in the copy at the British Library. This play would have been performed by the Guild of Scriveners [Scribes].
The vellum cover of the play contains various rough notes.
A folder contains a typed transcription and translation, as well as photographs of the manuscript, is kept in the same box.
For a detailed analysis of the manuscript see A.C. Cawley,
The Sykes Manuscript of the York Scriveners’ Play in Leeds Studies in English and Kindred Languages, 1952. Cawley notes that the manuscript may have originally been held by the Corporation of York, before being donated to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society in the nineteenth century by a private individual.
The conveyance relates to a messuage in Helket, York.
FEOFFMENT, Chris. Neleson of Rycall, gent, to Wm. Neleson, his son and heir and Anne Tenant, daughter of Ric. Tenant, dec.d, his intended wife, and the heirs of their bodies, remainder to the feoffor and his heirs. The manor of Skelton, 12 bovates of land and 2 closes called Corbrum and Lyngclose in Skelton, and a barn and 1 acre of land in Bowthom in the suburbs of York, in the tenure of John Wright and 1 barn and 1 acre of meadow in Bagargate in the suburbs of York in the tenure of Hy. Maltman
Signed and sealed by Chris. Neleson.
Endorsed 1. Livery of seisin, date as above.
- Endorsed on the close [Roll], 21 Nov. 20 Eliz. (1577).
Viewed the tofts for the plt. This deed examined with them.
Signed, Tho. Lascelles, Chr. Astye.
20 Hy VIII
Depicts a griffin holding up a cardinal's hat and a banner with the crest of Archbishop Wolsley on.
Format: Colour 11 x 8
Provenance: Unknown
This page contains no dates or useful names.
Black and white print, 20 x 27 cms
Provenance: None
Duplicates: No
Type of item: Modern copy
There is no extant charter surviving relating to this seal. Natural wax, badly discoloured. Condition: chipped at top. Impression: fair. Noted in Birch, Volume 1, 490, p.54.
The page notes the 25th year of Henry VIII's reign, with John Hogeson mayor.
Black and white print, 20 x 27 cms
Provenance: None
Duplicates: No
Type of item: Modern copy
The page notes the 25th year of Henry VIII's reign, with John Hogeson mayor.
Black and white print, 20 x 27 cms
Provenance: None
Duplicates: No
Type of item: Modern copy
The page notes the 25th year of Henry VIII's reign, with Robert Paycoke as mayor.
Black and white print, 20 x 27 cms
Provenance: None
Duplicates: No
Type of item: Modern copy
The conveyance relates to a messuage in Bishopthorpe.
William Harrington is listed as mayor.
Black and white print, 20 x 27 cms
Provenance: None
Duplicates: No
Type of item: Modern copy
The conveyance relates to a tenement.
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John Redeman of Gatefulforde, gent, to John Grene, of York, in £50. For the performance of covenants in an indenture of the same date and to bar the claim of Elizabeth wife of John Readman, to dower.
Copy of foundation document.
The conveyance relates to a garden or orchard near St Martin's Lane.
The conveyance relates to a messuage and moat on the north side of Monk Bar.
The page notes the second year of King Edward VI, with Robert Paycoke as mayor.
Black and white print, 20 x 27 cms
Provenance: None
Duplicates: No
Type of item: Modern copy
The conveyance relates to an unidentified messuage.
Abstract of the title of the tithes of Farnham, Ferrinsby & Dog Loftus and the avowdson of the vicarage of Farnham.
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Grays solicitorsRegister made by Sir William Pinder, hospital clerk, Master of the Hospital of St Thomas the Apostle without Micklegate Bar. The register includes:
Ordinances of the hospital, 1552,
Minutes of the meetings held by the Maister and Bretheren, 1552-1583,
Accounts for the year 1575,
Survey of the lands etc belonging to the hospital at Stamforth Bridge and associated memoranda (1558) and
'Copie of the Docquett certified by Mr Atturney Generall under the King's Bill signed,' relating to the acquisition by the Corporation of some of the messuages in the City of York, part of the estate of the hospital.
The conveyance relates to an unidentified premises.
The ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on John Straker of Murton whos lands were to be split amongst his son Robert and wife Elizabeth after his death, followed by their male hairs. The entry fine was 6s-8d.
Grays solicitorsThe conveyance relates to a messuage in Spurriergate.
The conveyance relates to a tenement in Spurriergate.
The conveyance relates to houses etc Without Micklegate Bar.
In Latin. Robert Lomeley (Lumley) of Howe, husbandman to Henry Kay of Holme, husbandman and Richard Lumley of Roxbye regarding a messuage or tenement and 61/2 Bovates of arable land in the fields of Howe in tenure and occupation of the said Robert Lumeley.
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Grays solicitorsThe accounts are in respect of the Poor Folks in three Hospitals in the City - St Thomas's, St Anthony's and another.
Black and white print, 21.5 x 16.5 cms
Provenance: None
Duplicates: No
Type of item: Modern print
Levied between Thomas Jacksonne, plaintiff and William Turner and Anne, his wife, defendants. Concerning a messuage, a garden, 4 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture in Cliftonne. Fine. £40
The ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on Robert Straker who came into the court and sought entry to the land that had belonged to his father, John Straker deceased, held in the tenure of Silvester Straker. The entry fine was 5s.
Grays solicitorsDocument mentioning a Thomas Ward of Great Usburne.
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Grays solicitorsThe ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on Robert Straker who came to court to take over the plot of his father, Johanes Straker deceased. The land consists of a messuage and two bovates in Murton. The entry fine was 16s-8d.
Grays solicitorsCopy of grant of fee between John Rantel Esq., of Westminster, gentleman and Thomas Hutton of London relating to a Messuage in the Village or Town of Kalson (?) Northumberland (?) Norththorpe Flitshire Hadeparke. Grant of Land £1580 Robert Freake Esq.
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Grays solicitorsDeed of conveyance from William Holdyard Esquire, Recorder of York, to the Lord Mayor, Sheriff and certain Aldermen of the House called the Guild or the Fraternity of Corpus Christi without Micklegate Bar with all lands and tenements belonging to the guild in the City and in Stamford Bridge and Buttercrambe parcel of the possessions of the same guild. Also one annual rento f £16 reserved out of certain lands (the other part of the possessions of the guild but sold to John Palmes Esquire by Indenture dated 20/6/1590).
Ceritifcate issued and sealed by Robert Brooke and Ralph Richardson, aldermen and justices of the peace, both of York, testifying that John More was living and in very good health on 15 April 1594.
The conveyance relates to a messuage etc and land in Colyergait and Naburn.
The conveyance relates to two messuages in Castlegate.