This collection contains letters and manuscripts which do not form a collection in themselves. They were compiled by various authors. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information.
Manuscripts catalogued during 2017, either from existing material and transfers from the Local History collection, or new accessions. See individual items for more detailed descriptions.
By John Taylor. Also includes an extract from Part of this Summers Travels. Modern typescript.
Letter concerning security for money due to the writer upon his former bargain. He had been to see Mr. Fra. in Westmorland, who was willing to defer the meeting and that the money should be paid according to covenant.
Papers relating to the Gray family of York including geneological information, legal papers, accounts, correpondence as well as extensive diaries and travel journals. Also includes some further records relating to the Cawood family.
Sans titreA group of papers relating to the Smith family of Cawood, possible brought to Gray's Court by Nicholas Smith Accountant-General of the Court of Chancery, who married Faith Gray's first cousin Elizabeth daughter of Sir Edmund Anderson, Bart.
Sans titreHand-drawn coloured plan showing the Manor of Dringhouses, including the villages of Dringhouses and Middlethorpe, the fields and common lands. Enclosed fields are marked with the acreage and the name of the tenant; unenclosed fields are marked with the acreage and the many names of strip farmers. Individual dwellings are also shown. Also includes a surrogate copy.
Thomas Robinson was to convey to William Robinson, his brother and William Robinson, jnr. Relates to the manors of Newby, Swaineby, Allathorpe, Awdfield and Cundall near Thorneton Briggs, and his messuage and lands in Raynton and Norton, before Christmas next. All except Swaineby were to be held to the use of Thomas Robinson and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to William Robinson, sen. and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to Francis Harrison, widow of Robert Harrison, Alderman and sister of Thomas Robinson, and the heirs of her body, remainder to Christopher Robinson of York, merchant, for life, remainder to William Robinson, his son, and the heirs male of his body begotten, or in default thereof, to the heirs male of the said Christopher, remainder to William Robinson of London, brother of the said Christopher and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to the right heirs of William Robinson, Alderman, late of York, father of the said Thomas and William Robinson. Proviso that Thomas Robinson might lease the premises (as above). Conson. £200 already paid a further £500, as agreed above. Marginal note: engrossed according to this draft. Paper. 24 pages.
The message is written in French.
Relating to charters granted to St. Mary’s Abbey, York. 88 foolscap sheets, two of which are badly torn. Final pages are wanting. Confirming to the tenants, inhabitants and residents of his high court of St Mary’s the liberties, privileges and immunities which they enjoyed by the grants of William Rufus, Henry II, Henry III, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, Richard II, Henry IV, Henry VI, Henry VIII, in as large and ample manner as when these possessions belonged to the Abbot of St. Mary’s (Drake, Eboracum’, p.599).
In Latin. Possibly concerning Thomas Moore and Maria his wife.
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Sans titreFor 1616-17. Of Wm Worsley, Collector of the rents and farm lately of St Mary’s Abbey. The tenants of Clifton windmill, formerly in the tenure of Wm Stable at 13s 4d p.a. owed 106s 8d for 8 years’ arrears. Reciting the grant of Clifton manor at £39 18s 5d rent to Richard Swayne and Richard Ryves who conveyed it to Robt. Saymour and Wm Blake. They conveyed it to Wm Robinson of York, alderman. The windmill was granted in fee simple at 13s 4d p.a. rent to George Lowe, esq., and Edmund Sawyer, gent, by Letters Patent, 19 Feb. 1615.
Sans titreThe conveyance relates to ground between St Saviourgate and Stone Bowe Lane.
The conveyance relates to a cottage in Bishophill.
The ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on Roger Beverley and Richard Straker senior who hand over to the Lord one strip of land for the use of Richard Straker junior. This is allowed on payment of 6d.
Sans titreIncomplete series. Three bundles of receipts for payments of £39 18s 5d per annum.
Rolled plan of the Manor of Dringhouses, showing enclosed and unenclosed land in the village. Includes the names of landowners and plot farmers. Also includes a surrogate copy.
Allowed 8 July 1637.
William Henlayke of Borrowbridge, brydlemaker, and Ann his wife to Peter Henlayke of Nether Dunsforth, yeoman, and George Henlayke and their heirs. Sping Close (11 acres) in Great Usburn for £60.
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Sans titreIncludes various legal documents, copy wills, correspondence and abstracts of title. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
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Sans titrePeter and George Henlake (buyers) suing William Henlake and Anna his wife (sellers) for 12 acres of pasture with appurtenances in Great Ouseburn. Includes Royal Seal in three pieces. Document has been scanned to avoid further damage to seal.
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Sans titreRecords 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.
Sans titreResearch 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.
Includes transcripts for 1631-1692, Baptisms 1693-1795, Marriages 1694-1752, Burials 1693-1794. Transcribed by Miss E Brunskill.
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.
Also includes demand notes, 'for fines and wards to Richmond Castle', at the rate of 1s p.a. (1632, 1634-6, 1660-5, 1688-1705, 1738-42, 1744-50).
Includes will of Henrie Raper of Pickhill, bond and mortgage bond of William Brass, and indenture of Thomas Condon of Kilwick. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sans titreIncludes entries showing payments from recusants for various years c. 1611-1625, possibly copied by John Gibson during his time as Sherriff of Yorkshire c. 1632.
By John Malcolme, Rouge Herald and Jas. Currie, Ormand Pursuivant, factors for Sir Jas. Balfour of Kinnaird (?) kt., Lyon King of Arms, of dues paid by Sir Wm Robiesone of Newbie, kt. For his recent knighthood received from his Majesty. Signed by John Malcome, and Jas Currie and witnessed by Robt. Trotter merchant, burgess of Edinburgh and Geo. Fergwsone, one of the King’s trumpeters. Also includes receipt by the said Geo. Fergusone on behalf of his brethren, of money due to them from Sir Wm Robisone, as above. Signed by Geo Fergwsone and witnessed by J Malcom and J Currie.
Sans titreGranted to Sir Wm Robiesonn, for good and true service to his majesty. Signed by Sir John Hay of Laud, kt clerk to the King.
Sans titreOf Sir Wm Robesonne of Newbie, as a burgess and gild brother of Edinburgh. Signed by Alex Guthrie, Common Clerk.
Sans titreRichard Popleton of Clifton for threatening William Burneston.
Sans titrePaid to the Earl of Northumberland, the Duke of Somerset (post 1690), or the Earl of Egremont, (post 1751) as Lord of the Manor of Topcliffe, 'for respite of service at the Court Leet and Court Baron of Topcliffe', (1634, 1636, 1639, 1690, 1691, 1693, 1694, 1713, 1735-49, 1751-3)
Author: Lieutenant Hammond. Copy of 1904 edition.
The conveyance relates to a messuage in the Shambles. The conveyance was given in trust, for the benefit of Poor Folks in virtue of the will of William Harrington.
Copy pedigree of the Thompson family of Kirby Hall, starting with Sir Stephen Thompson.
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Sans titreIncludes copy pedigree, copy wills, conveyance, mortgage, details of legal transactions, copy of a recovery, attested copy of assignment of legacy and receipts. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
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Sans titreWill of Peter Straker of Spittle in the p[ar]ish of Fangfoss in the County of York, widower. [Transcript]
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Sans titreSimon Webster for selling ale without a licence, selling it at more than 1d a quart and harbouring ill company.
Sans titreEdward Drew, Millicent Drew and Ann Gamble for threatening Thos. Goodale and Robt. Goodrick. Subscribed by John Oliver, constable of Clifton: Edw. Drew was committed to the House of Correction for 3 to 4 days.
Sans titreJohn Brathwate, Alehouse keeper, for keeping a house of disorder and entertaining disorderly company and suspicious persons.
Sans titreIn Latin.Straker to Straker.
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Sans titreThe conveyance relates to a messuage etc in the Thursday Market. The conveyance was drawn up on the settlement of the marriage of Robert Benson with Jane Watson.
These legal documents were found during the course of cataloguing, and are not thought to have been listed elsewhere. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
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Sans titreBetween Thomas Herbert of York, Thomas Lovell of Skelton, Marke Metcalfe of York and William Pecke of Kingston upon Hull.
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Sans titreFrom J. B. Morrell 'City of our Dreams'.
Includes a typecript transcription.
Collection mainly contains financial and operational records including burial registers, grave plan books, ledgers, cash books and various accounts books as well as day books and diaries of interments. Also includes correspondence, plans and title deeds leading up to the company's liquidation in 1966 and the subsequent development and ongoing management of the Cemetery by York Cemetery Trust and the Friends of York Cemetery.
A paid research service to assist researchers in indentifying names and graves is available via the database held by York Cemetery Trust. See their website for further details - www.yorkcemetery.org.uk
Of lands in the lordship of Clifton belonging to Leonard Weddell – a detailed description of lands in Townend Field, Clifton Broken Mill Field, Fosse Field and the Layers, including Pepper Mill Flat, Clifton Ladie Mill Field and meadow in Clifton Ings, containing in all 53 acres, 11 poles. Surveyed by William Mason.
Includes annual valuable of property and tax payable (.i.e. one tenth). This file also includes a typescript of the contents.
Various documents collected and created by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society and its members relating to the history of York and Yorkshire, c. 13th-19th centuries. This includes copies of documents, lists and catalogues of documents, historical notes and sketches, and transcripts of talks and lecture notes.
This series was previously arranged as 'Antiquarian records'.
Political tract entitled 'His Majesties' Second Message to the Parliament concerning Sir John Hothams refusall to give His Majestie entrance into His Town of Hull'. Printed in London by Robert Barker.
The tract has been used to line the inside of a book binding, which has subsequently been removed from the book. The outer piece of book binding remains on the tract.
The tract is in a poor condition and parts of the text have been lost when the item has been attached to the binding.
Also Severall Votes of both Houses of Parliament concerning the Magazine at Hull, and Sir John Hotham Governor thereof. Also the Order of Assistance given to the Com,mittees of both Houses, concerning thier going to Hull.
To one, To all High Sheriffes, Justices of the peace and other Officers, within 150 Miles of the City of Yorke. The other, In particular to the High Sheriffes, Justices of the peace and other Officers within the County of Lancaster. In general, to all the Counties of England and Dominion of Wales.
The Petition of the Kingdom of Scotland, to the Lords of His Majesties Most Honourable Privie Councell of that Kingdome. Also His Majesties Letter to the Lords of his Privie Counsell of the Kingdome of Scotland and a Letter from Sir Io. Bourchier to Sir Thomas Barrington Knight and Baronet.
For the safety of His Majesties person, the defence of the Kingdome, and the security of both Houses of Parliament, and the Priviledges thereof.
The illuminated address was an appreciation of the 40 years Camidge had been with the Chapel.
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The assessments give the names of the persons assessed and the amount payable, and also the names of the Poor Folks and the amount paid to them. 6 volumes:
1: 1632-1644 (also includes the Ainsty for 1633)
2: 1644-1652
3: 1653-1660
4: 1661-1668
- 1669-1678
- 1715-1810 [Entries for years 1746-1810 lists names of overseers of the poor only]