Includes historical information and research notes on the development of public toilets in York city centre. Includes some secondary source material. In particular the information relates to the outbreaks of cholera.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Includes maps, a booklet with sketches, correspondence, notes relating to York, Beverley and Scarborough, and drafts of Hugh Murrays book on town plans.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Includes typescript pages, list of Peckitt works, notes relating to the genealogy of Peckitt and Fenton, papers by Brighton and photocopied articles.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Includes newspaper cuttings, secondary source material and handwritten notes regarding the supply of electricity to York and the history of street furniture.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Files relating to the history of the Pearson room at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Includes details of the Kempe / Kemp arms, details of the family history and newsletters relating to the Kempe Society.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Research notes compiled by Hugh Murray relating to Lord Mayors of York and other civic officials. Please see file level descriptions for more details information about the contents of this series.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Research notes relating to bellmen and bellringers in York.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Includes colour photographs of drawings and paintings, believed to have been used in the work 'York Through the Eyes of the Artist.'
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Microfiche of the International Genealogical Index, Yorkshire region (as at 1992), as well as other genealogical resources.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Incidence graphs
Various books collected by Joe Murphy as research for his book
Black and white and colour photographs of New Earswick, as well as colour negatives.
Contains reports, studies and literature related to traffic, public transport and parking in York.
Taxation department / Motor taxation departmentIncludes one series of printed photographs of Carr buildings and people (from the John Carr catalogue), and an extensive collection of slides relating to John Carr. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Wragg; Richard Brian (?-?)Many of the photographs include a list of team members.
At present this collection only comprises one file with the text of an address and a list of lantern slides. Please note, the original lantern slides were not deposited with the archives service.
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Includes handwritten notes on the history of Wolverhampton, and a published pamphlet on its history.
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Includes volumes of newspaper cuttings, correspondence and quotes from reviews, relating to articles and lectures written by Sir J Marriott.
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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.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Files of papers relating to classes taught by Hugh Murray over the course of his career.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Includes bundles relating to Castle Howard, churches and merchants, Whitby and Leeds.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)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.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)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.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Records concerning maintenace of poor patients at York City Fever Hospital at Yearsley Bridge
Reports related to road accidents in York
Taxation department / Motor taxation departmentCollector's ledgers record payments made by relatives (or organisations) towards the cost of maintaining individuals receiving out-relief, housed in a York Poor Law institution, or in an asylum.
Includes name of pauper; name and address of contributor; date of original order; and record of payments. Some entries may include further observations.
See also PLU/4/3 Maintenance payment ledgers.
Note that ledgers PLU/4/4/5-7 and PLU/4/4/16 were missing as at Nov 2016.
Includes rough notes relating to the project, the role and policy of the Director of Housing Services, York, and cards containing references to Albert Street and Hope Street.
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The slides are arranged alphabetically by place name. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information.
At present this collection only includes one set of 10 reproduction drawings by Hall, which appeared in the Yorkshire Gazette.
Comprises statistical graphs.
Two unsent postcards, one depicting Joseph Rowntree, the other showing a colour postcard of a New Earswick street.
News articles collected by Joe Murphy for research for his book.
Bundles of fabric samples held by G W Harding for perusal by customers. All the samples still have their original descriptive labels attached.
Includes two red used check books numbered 19 and 20, and two used green check books labelled 'G W Harding, the linen warehouses, York.'
Includes probate of the will of Evelyn Selina Fairfax of Bilbrough, and a bundle of additional legal documents.
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Grays solicitorsThree files of research notes comprising information about property held by the Hartley family.
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Hartley; Brian (1929 - 2005); MrPapers produced by J W Knowles and Sons in the course of trading with their customers. Includes a number of account books and customer testimonials.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Records including administration letters and a warning/black list.
Unidentified photographs of individuals, presumably related to the British Legion.
Comprises records of the Health Department and Town Clerk relating to housing clearances and improvements in York. Includes overcrowding surveys; surveys of underground room; registers of Housing Inspectors' reports and register of unfit houses; general administrative papers relating to clearances and improvements; clearances papers (many of which include plans); improvement papers; house inspection records; clearance photographs; and papers relating to the improvement of rental properties.
Includes notes on York goldsmiths and silversmiths, including details of wills, and copies of secondary source material.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Files of press cuttings relating to various aspects of York history, and the history of further afield. See file level descriptions for more detailed information. Also includes additional papers where these were originally stored with the newspaper cuttings files.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Detailed index cards compiled by Hugh Murray during the course of his research. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Research notes compiled by Hugh Murray on various churches and York Minster, as well as church graveyards. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Papers relating to York Civic Trust, including meeting minutes, agendas, financial papers and project papers. Also includes papers relating to the Sheldon Memorial Trust Awards and Bishophill Action Plan 1972, which were co-located with the Civic Trust papers.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Research notes relating to public houses, schools and postcards relating to York.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Series of talks, and research notes for talks, compiled by Hugh Murray during the course of his work as a local historian. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Research notes on stained glass painters and stained glass windows. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Includes tradesmen's bills and correspondence of H A Hudson.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Published river charts relating to the navigation of rivers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Two bundles of photocopied maps and plans of York and the surrounding area.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Two British Library microfilms and one from North Yorkshire County Record Office. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Includes large format colour slides, and glass plate negatives.
Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)Comprises summonses and warrants relating to criminal charges brought by the York Poor Law Union against individuals through the Police Courts; also includes inquests; and affiliation orders.
Some files include evidence statements and correspondence frrom individuals involved in the cases.
Records drainage improvements carried out in properties. Entries include situation of premises, name of owner and builder, a brief description of works, and a line sketch of drainage on the premises (note: the volume covering 1936-1956 does not include any sketches)
Includes papers relating to the redevelopment of the 20-27 High Ousegate site,
Hardings Linen DrapersMarriott taught modern history at Oxford University from 1884 to 1920, based at Worcester College. He was later elected Member of Parliament for the city from 1917 to 1920. These papers include newspaper cuttings and relate to his teaching career and his career as a politician.
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This collection currently comprises two personal ledgers for the business.
Bound committee minutes
Records relating to water pollution levels in York's waterways and drains.
At present this collection comprises one bought ledger (marked No 14) and one sundries ledger (marked No 1).
Published concert programmes for concerts held by York Musical Society, including concerts staged at York Minster.
Includes a copy of the will of Emily Mary Cuthbert, trust deeds, mortgage, letters and memoranda.
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Grays solicitorsIncludes one published book and two sets of quizzes created by Alan Malden Owen using his slide collection (see MAL/2 for the slides themselves).
The school magazine was launched in 1902 to coincide with the reopening of the school after a fire in 1899. The magazine was issued at regular intervals throughout the year, and included articles, photographs and letters.
Includes copy of the will and probate of Eleanor Brown, as well as an auctioneers valuation and Inland Revenue receipts regarding the probate.
Ledgers, cash books, invoices and receipts relating to Mennell Sawmill.
Includes letters, pay books, Army service papers, forms and discharge papers for various individuals associated with the York British Legion.
Includes photocopies of items from the Department of Environmental Health collection at York City Archives.
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Includes three volumes of receipts and payments, 1907-1976, one rent book, 1935-1942 and one bank book with Barclays & Co York Union Bank, 1903-1917.
Various programmes and photographs relating to performances of the Company.
Tenders, specifications and bills of quantities from companies for installation of the Hot Water system.
Tenders from pharmacy suppliers
Comprises approved minutes of the Collecting Committee of the York Poor Law Union and the Collecting Sub-Committee of the Public Assistance Committee.
PLU/1/4/1-8 are combined minutes of the York Union Collecting Committee and the York Out-Relief Union Collecting Committee
Minutes, agendas and papers of the City of York Council Education Committee
York Education CommitteeWages books for members of staff of the council Education Department. Reference numbers 20 and 21 were not used.
Some volumes are indexed.
York Education CommitteeIncludes certificates of baptism, confirmation and first communion of Alice Durrant (Ronald's mother), music certificates, arithmetic certifactes, shorthand certificate and school certificates. Also includes university certificates and professional qualifications.
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Tenders from bedstead suppliers
Books recording inspections of nuisance complaints affecting dwellings. Nuisances inspected include privies, air quality, keeping of animals, offensive trades, and drains. Also records inspections of premises for overcrowding, and for sanitary conditions at the home accommodation of patients with infectious diseases. A small number of volumes include plans and this is indicated in the relevant item descriptions.
Indexed by street name at the start of each volume.
Records of vehicle licensing and registration, including motor cars and motorcycles, and heavy vehicles. Some registers combine cars and motorcycles, whilst others contain just one or the other, so more than one volume may need to be consulted to cover the same licence plate or year range. Registers occasionally include cancellation and transfer dates, plus occasional inserted correspondence.
We are able to provide certified copies of entries for a fee, please see our website or contact us for futher details.
Four of the 28 volumes are restricted under the Data Protection Act (Y/PPT/3/1/9, Y/PPT/3/1/21 to 23 covering the period 1948-1959) Researchers may consult these volumes after filling in a Data Protection Researcher Exemption form. This form may take up to 48 hours to be authorised so please contact us in advance if you wish to see these volumes.
Taxation department / Motor taxation departmentIncludes record certificates for races and long-distance rides.
Includes bundles of household receipts and account books. The receipts were arranged into annual bundles, most likely by the depositor. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
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Grays solicitorsPublications printed by author and local historian T P Cooper during the course of his working life. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
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Publications and printed literature on smoke abatement and atmospheric pollution
Publications printed by author and local historian T P Cooper during the course of his working life. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
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Comprises approved and draft minutes of the York Poor Law Union Assessment Committee.
Comprises tenders; committee decisions and estimate of costs