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Full version of the Electoral roll, including York Central and York Outer. Contains all voters names and addresses. See access conditions below.

Edited version of the electoral roll, including York Central and York Outer. Contains all voters names and addresses who have not chosen to opt-out. Full copies or parts of the register may be purchased from Electoral Services, City of York Council.

Full version of the Electoral roll, including York Central and York Outer. Contains all voters names and addresses. See access conditions below.

Black and white aerial photo of St Andrews Church.

Coloured postcard.

Glossy photo postcard with four images: Bay and Nab, The Bay, The Beck and Quayside, and Quayside. Valentine's 'Valuxe'. Published by Valentine & Sons Ltd., Dundee & London. Printed in Spain.

Reproduction of a watercolour by C. Dillon (reproduced by kind permission of The City of York Art Gallery), on a card with a printed message inside: 'With Every Good Wish for Christmas and the New Year from the Directors and Staff of Ben Johnson and Compa

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A metal badge/pendant of the York Society Magicians logo.

Black and white aerial photo of St Johns Church.

Edited version of the electoral roll, including York Central and York Outer. Contains all voters names and addresses who have not chosen to opt-out. Full copies or parts of the register may be purchased from Electoral Services, City of York Council.

Black and white aerial photo of Selby.

Black and white aerial photo of Selby.

Coloured photo postcard.

Includes details of poor persons suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.

Note, this volume contains only three entries.

The envelope contains burial details of Emma Elizabeth Illingworth.
Format: A4 sheet
Provenance: None

Black and white aerial photo of Selby.

Coloured photo of Settle.

Christmas Card with a photograph by Jim Kershaw, York.

Boxed metal and enamel club membership badge for William Page, with his classification as an Agricultural Merchant. Also includes a typed and printed history of the badge with information about William Page and a copy of a photograph of William Page.

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Printed out digital copy of the certificate for the Rotary Club of York, dated 7 May 1921.

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Also includes a CD-ROM copy of all the meetings minutes.
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A booklet with a print of the York Society of Magicians logo stuck inside.

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This programme is undated and also doesn’t specify which choir is performing.

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There are two copies.

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There are two copies.

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Includes two bags.

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A yellow polyester tie with the choir logo.

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A burgundy polyester tie to commemorate 25 years of Carols in Kirkgate. "Carols in Kirkgate 25 years" is printed on the tie.

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A blue polyester tie with red, yellow and grey stripes and "Yorkshire Festival of Music 1987 1991 1994" embroidered on it.

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A recording of the choir of the Walsum Mine.

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There are two 7" master tapes. Both tapes have identical packaging, with "Pollen Studios 223/4" written on the outside. One of the tapes has a song list for "side 1" and "side 2" written on the packaging.

We have assumed that one magnetic tape is the master recording for side 1, and the other is the master recording for side 2, until we can acquire the technology to play the tapes.

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A presidents badge in a brown pouch.

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There are two copies.

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The concert was held in aid of Parkinson's UK and PSPA.

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Two tapestry images, one of "Kiepenkerl in Münster/Westf". And one of "Rathaus (city hall) in Münster/Westf".

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There are eight CDs, labelled:

1. Tape 1
2. Tape 2 Side 1
3. Tape 2 Side 2
4. Tape 3 Side 1
5. Tape 3 Side 2
6. Tape 4
7. Tape 5 Side 1
8. Tape 5 Side 2

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A black short-sleeved cotton shirt with the choir logo.

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A burgundy wool shirt with the choir logo.

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Includes three patches.

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A necklace with the York Society of Magicians logo on the pendant, in a case.

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This programme is undated and also doesn’t specify which choir is performing. A yellow sheet.

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There are two copies. The concert was held in aid of the Selby District Council Chairman's Charity Appeal.

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Self-printed booklet of poetry by York resident Sue Whittaker, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020. Includes 21 poems.

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A wooden bauble/medallion with the York Society of Magicians logo etched on it.

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Circular magnets with the York Society of Magicians logo, in two different designs.

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There are two copies.

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A blue polyester tie with red, yellow and grey stripes and "1000 Yorkshire Voice" embroidered on it.

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The CD has the date 1974 written on it, suggesting it is a copy of an earlier recording.

Interview with Douglas Petty 'took place on July 24th 2017 in the presence of Nick Beilby (NB) at the interviewee's home' (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Douglas Petty: 'Douglas Petty was born in 1923. He volunteered for the RAF aged 20 as a Flight Engineer. He worked on Halifax and Lancaster bombers, serving with Canadian 429 (Bison) Squadron at RAF Leeming in 1944 and 1945. After the war, he worked in civil aviation for some years before taking a job as Mechanical Engineer with the Forestry Commission in North Yorkshire. Petty was awarded the Legion d’Honneur in 2017 in recognition of his participation in bombing raids which assisted the successful completion of the Normandy Landings.'

In the interview, Douglas discusses his decision to record his memories of the Second World War and how his father never talked about his own experiences of the First World War.

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Interview with Harold May 'took place on 13th March 2017 at the interviewee's home' (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Harold May: Harold May was born in 1918. He began his armed service career in the Pay Corps before joining a Royal Artillery Field Regiment. May became one of a four man Observation Post party and served in North Africa and Italy. After the war, May worked for the Co-op. He began work in the accounts office and later became the Regional Manager of multiple stores across the North East of England. He is a dedicated member of the local Rotary Club and the Magic Circle.

In the interview, Harold discusses his memoir in the Rotary Club Book, being in the Pay Corps, being in Iraq, not thinking of himself as a 'veteran', heroism, coming home after the war, the increasing freedoms afforded to women, and a story about a family in Italy with a cow.

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One of two interview recordings. The interview "The interview took place in the presence of Smith’s wife, Gloria, (GS) and Nick Beilby (NB) and was held on July 24th 2017 at the interviewee's home" (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Ken Smith "Ken Smith was born in 1925 in Leeds. He worked as an Apprentice Draughtsman with Thomas Green and Son, a Mechanical Engineers. After being called up, Smith served as a Signaller in the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. He landed on Gold Beach on June 6th 1944. Following the war, Smith worked in the insurance business with the Prudential until retirement" (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about demobilisation, coming home as a casualty, not talking about wartime experiences, keeping his medals in a drawer for 60 years, joining the NVA, the British Legion, and commemoration events.

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One of five interview recordings. The interview "took place on October 3rd 2017 at the interviewee's own home" (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Jack Millin: "Jack Millin was born in 1924. He served as Wireless Operator and Air Gunner with 12 Squadron, South African Air Force in Italy from 1944 to 1945. After the war, Millin changed careers from working in the painting and decorating trade to leisure equipment hire and sales, relating to skiing and outdoor pursuits. He also taught painting and decorating on a part-time basis. He is the former President Chairman of the Manchester Branch of the Air Crew Association and the current Chairman of Tameside Armed Forces Community." (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about military training, becoming part of a South African Air Force crew, service in North Africa and Italy, coming back from war, First World War veterans, the difference in how veterans are treated in different countries, not talking about his experiences to friends and family, joining the Aircrew Association, and Remembrance Day services.

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Review of the festival which took place in August 2019, including photographs and descriptions of events.

One of two interview recordings. The interview "took place on 7 November 2016 at the interviewee's home" (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Ron Goldstein: "Ron Goldstein was born on August 16th 1923 in London and was called up in October 1942 and served Wireless Operator in Light Ack Ack in the UK. He later served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy and was later re-trained as a Loader/Operator and ended his wartime career in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars as a Corporal in March 1947. After the war, Goldstein worked for his Father’s clothing company and later became a Manager for other clothing companies. He is Jewish and joined AJEX after war" (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about demobilisation, the heroes return lottery scheme, not talking about the war, war films, losing his brother, working in factories, drinking culture, AJEX, Remembrance Day, the lack of freedom in interviews, digital books, the poem 'Vigil' by Jeremy F. Robson "written by a Jewish person at a German railway station", wanting to record his experiences, having a diary ("you could get shot for keeping a diary"), learning to use a computer.

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One of five interview recordings. The interview "took place on October 3rd 2017 at the interviewee's own home" (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Jack Millin: "Jack Millin was born in 1924. He served as Wireless Operator and Air Gunner with 12 Squadron, South African Air Force in Italy from 1944 to 1945. After the war, Millin changed careers from working in the painting and decorating trade to leisure equipment hire and sales, relating to skiing and outdoor pursuits. He also taught painting and decorating on a part-time basis. He is the former President Chairman of the Manchester Branch of the Air Crew Association and the current Chairman of Tameside Armed Forces Community." (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about military training, becoming part of a South African Air Force crew, service in North Africa and Italy, coming back from war, First World War veterans, the difference in how veterans are treated in different countries, not talking about his experiences to friends and family, joining the Aircrew Association, and Remembrance Day services.

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One of five interview recordings. The interview "took place on October 3rd 2017 at the interviewee's own home" (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Jack Millin: "Jack Millin was born in 1924. He served as Wireless Operator and Air Gunner with 12 Squadron, South African Air Force in Italy from 1944 to 1945. After the war, Millin changed careers from working in the painting and decorating trade to leisure equipment hire and sales, relating to skiing and outdoor pursuits. He also taught painting and decorating on a part-time basis. He is the former President Chairman of the Manchester Branch of the Air Crew Association and the current Chairman of Tameside Armed Forces Community." (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about military training, becoming part of a South African Air Force crew, service in North Africa and Italy, coming back from war, First World War veterans, the difference in how veterans are treated in different countries, not talking about his experiences to friends and family, joining the Aircrew Association, and Remembrance Day services.

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One of five interview recordings. The interview "took place on October 3rd 2017 at the interviewee's own home" (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Jack Millin: "Jack Millin was born in 1924. He served as Wireless Operator and Air Gunner with 12 Squadron, South African Air Force in Italy from 1944 to 1945. After the war, Millin changed careers from working in the painting and decorating trade to leisure equipment hire and sales, relating to skiing and outdoor pursuits. He also taught painting and decorating on a part-time basis. He is the former President Chairman of the Manchester Branch of the Air Crew Association and the current Chairman of Tameside Armed Forces Community." (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about military training, becoming part of a South African Air Force crew, service in North Africa and Italy, coming back from war, First World War veterans, the difference in how veterans are treated in different countries, not talking about his experiences to friends and family, joining the Aircrew Association, and Remembrance Day services.

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Memoir of a group of ex-students of Bootham School, as they had their 70th birthdays in 2020. The accounts have been anonymised by the authors where necessary, and include details of career paths of the individuals and their thoughts on the school.

Microsoft Word document titled 'Clean Water for Wildlife Technical Guide' by the Freshwater Habitats Trust. It contains guidelines for quick nutrient testing kits.

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Microsoft Word document titled 'Palintest 7100 Photometer'. Contains information about the Photometer 7100 and pictures of the device.

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Interview with Albert 'Bert' Barritt.

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Interview with George Meredith 'took place on August 7th 2017 in the presence of Elsie Johnson (Elsie) and Nick Beilby (NB) at the interviewee's home' (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about George Meredith: 'George Meredith signed up for active service in London aged 17 and initially served in the Rifle Brigade. He later became a Driver in the Royal Army Service Corps and landed in Normandy on June 7th 1944. When he was demobilised, Meredith worked at the LNER Depot at Stratford as a Fireman . He then moved to Norfolk where he became a lorry driver and continued in that role up to retirement. In later life, he lived in Lincoln and Scarborough. In retirement he was very active in the Pickering wagon group, restoring wagons on the North York Moors Railway. He passed away on September 3rd 2017, aged 92.'

The interview includes discussion about what it means to be a veteran, the Lincoln NVA, going to Normandy, coming back from war, wearing medals, Remembrance Day services, favourite rations (baked beans), getting involved with the play 'Bomb Happy'.

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One of two files recording interview with Ken Cooke. The interview "took place on August 7th 2017 in the presence of Nick Beilby (NB) at the interviewee's home" (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Ken Cook: 'Ken Cooke was born in 1925. He served as an Infantryman in the Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment). He landed on Gold Beach on June 6th 1944. After the war, Ken returned to York and worked for Rowntree’s for nearly fifty years..'

The interview includes discussion about whether Ken considers himself a veteran, coming home from war, how long it took for soldiers to open up about their experiences, the British Legion, the NVA, being on television, medals, D-Day.

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The interview took place 'on October 31st 2017 at the interviewee's home' (transcript)

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Pat Evans: 'Pat Evans was born in 1923 and joined the WAAF in November 1941 when she was just under 18 years old. She worked as a Radar Operator during her wartime service. She served at various stations including Cranmore and others across Britain' (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about talking with others about what happened during the war, reunions, and medals.

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One of two interview recordings. The interview 'took place in Mr Mason’s own home on November 6th 2017' (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about James Mason: 'James Mason was born in March 1926 in South Yorkshire. He was called up in 1944 and joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He then made his way through Holland and Belgium to Germany (Dusseldorf in particular) and took part in the victory parade in Paris. Prior to being called up, he worked as a coal miner and was a member of the Home Guard' (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about the British Legion, being demobilised, not talking about the war at home, medals, meeting a girl who lived on a barge on the river Rhine, and his box of memorabilia.

Parent folder: 2020/008
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One of two interview recordings. The interview 'took place in Mr Mason’s own home on November 6th 2017' (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about James Mason: 'James Mason was born in March 1926 in South Yorkshire. He was called up in 1944 and joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He then made his way through Holland and Belgium to Germany (Dusseldorf in particular) and took part in the victory parade in Paris. Prior to being called up, he worked as a coal miner and was a member of the Home Guard' (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about the British Legion, being demobilised, not talking about the war at home, medals, meeting a girl who lived on a barge on the river Rhine, and his box of memorabilia.

Parent folder: 2020/008
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One of five interview recordings. The interview "took place on October 3rd 2017 at the interviewee's own home" (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Jack Millin: "Jack Millin was born in 1924. He served as Wireless Operator and Air Gunner with 12 Squadron, South African Air Force in Italy from 1944 to 1945. After the war, Millin changed careers from working in the painting and decorating trade to leisure equipment hire and sales, relating to skiing and outdoor pursuits. He also taught painting and decorating on a part-time basis. He is the former President Chairman of the Manchester Branch of the Air Crew Association and the current Chairman of Tameside Armed Forces Community." (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about military training, becoming part of a South African Air Force crew, service in North Africa and Italy, coming back from war, First World War veterans, the difference in how veterans are treated in different countries, not talking about his experiences to friends and family, joining the Aircrew Association, and Remembrance Day services.

Parent folder: 2020/008
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Microsoft Word document titled 'Community Water Management Project'. The document records a meeting beteen Caitlin Pearson (Dales River Trust) and Mark Gladwin and Mike Gray (RFS).

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Microsoft Excel document containing water quality results, including nitrate and phosphate results and multiple graphs.

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Microsoft Excel document containing detailed results from the Environment Agency.

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Original Creation date: 28/09/2011
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One of two files recording interview with Ken Cooke. The interview "took place on August 7th 2017 in the presence of Nick Beilby (NB) at the interviewee's home" (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Ken Cook: 'Ken Cooke was born in 1925. He served as an Infantryman in the Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment). He landed on Gold Beach on June 6th 1944. After the war, Ken returned to York and worked for Rowntree’s for nearly fifty years..'

The interview includes discussion about whether Ken considers himself a veteran, coming home from war, how long it took for soldiers to open up about their experiences, the British Legion, the NVA, being on television, medals, D-Day.

Parent folder: 2020/008
MD5 Checksum: b6a39aff8d7a75617c3be184c8edc24c
Original Creation date: 07/08/2017
Last-modified date: 09/04/2020. Altered during digital preservation activities by Frances Bell.
Original last-modified date: 07/08/2017
File size: 33.997
File format: Not determined by DROID. Thought to be MPEG-4 Audio File
File extension: m4a
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One of two interview recordings. The interview "The interview took place in the presence of Smith’s wife, Gloria, (GS) and Nick Beilby (NB) and was held on July 24th 2017 at the interviewee's home" (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Ken Smith "Ken Smith was born in 1925 in Leeds. He worked as an Apprentice Draughtsman with Thomas Green and Son, a Mechanical Engineers. After being called up, Smith served as a Signaller in the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. He landed on Gold Beach on June 6th 1944. Following the war, Smith worked in the insurance business with the Prudential until retirement" (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about demobilisation, coming home as a casualty, not talking about wartime experiences, keeping his medals in a drawer for 60 years, joining the NVA, the British Legion, and commemoration events.

Parent folder: 2020/008
MD5 Checksum: 8bc5d556b2e658a1d5c9e138090c1aed
Original Creation date: 24/07/2017
Last-modified date: 09/04/2020. Altered during digital preservation activities by Frances Bell.
Original last-modified date: 24/07/2017
File size: 3.236
File format: Not determined by DROID. Thought to be MPEG-4 Audio File
File extension: m4a
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One of two interview recordings. The interview "took place on 7 November 2016 at the interviewee's home" (transcript).

The interview transcript (HBE/1/11) provides the following background information about Ron Goldstein: "Ron Goldstein was born on August 16th 1923 in London and was called up in October 1942 and served Wireless Operator in Light Ack Ack in the UK. He later served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy and was later re-trained as a Loader/Operator and ended his wartime career in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars as a Corporal in March 1947. After the war, Goldstein worked for his Father’s clothing company and later became a Manager for other clothing companies. He is Jewish and joined AJEX after war" (transcript).

The interview includes discussion about demobilisation, the heroes return lottery scheme, not talking about the war, war films, losing his brother, working in factories, drinking culture, AJEX, Remembrance Day, the lack of freedom in interviews, digital books, the poem 'Vigil' by Jeremy F. Robson "written by a Jewish person at a German railway station", wanting to record his experiences, having a diary ("you could get shot for keeping a diary"), learning to use a computer.

Parent folder: 2020/008
MD5 Checksum: 290fd975f712c9a53e60c1dab910cbcf
Original Creation date: 07/11/2016 (not validated by DROID).
Last-modified date: 09/04/2020. Altered during digital preservation activities by Frances Bell.
File size: 46.425MB
File format: MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3
File extension: mp3
Backup storage location:

Microsoft Word file containing partial transcripts for the interviews in this series. Excludes transcript of Albert Bert Barritt (HBE/1/3).

Parent folder: 2020/008
MD5 Checksum: 69002eb9e9467e125317702449675851
Original Creation date: 28/01/2020
Last-modified date: 09/04/2020. Altered during digital preservation activities by Frances Bell.
Original last-modified date: 28/01/2020
File size: 0.1184MB
File format: Microsoft Word for Windows
File extension: docx
Backup storage location:

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A folder labelled 'York Society of Magicians Scrap Book', which includes material from 1969 to 2019. The scrapbook includes material discussing the society logo, photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings, and programmes from events.

Eulogy for Daphne Hamilton, who died on 9th March 2019. Includes details of her life in York.

Three copies.

Research conducted on York's 675 registered charities by University of York MA students Hae Joong, Kim & Rhamadinna Fatimah, Kyungsook, Yurie and Yunhee, students of Professor Neil Lunt.

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Featuring tribute to Peter Turpin, designer of York City's 1974 uniform.

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There are two copies.

FA Cup Qualifying Round 4. Home.

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