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Two interview recordings. The interviews '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 interviews include 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.

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 interviews include 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.

Includes Microsoft Word documents detailing the project background, minutes from a meeting, and results. The 'Permissions' folder contains the donor's gift agreement in PDF format.

The date range for these records (2017-2020) spans from the earliest creation date to the last-modified date. The last-modified dates were inadvertently altered by preservation actions but the original last-modified dates were recovered and are recorded at file level.

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 interviews include 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.

Two interview recordings. The interviews '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 interviews include 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.

Two files recording interviews with Ken Cooke. The interviews '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 interviews include 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.

Includes six Wave Sound files and transcription of the interview in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

Includes nine original Wave Sound recordings, as well as transcriptions of the interview in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

Includes three original Wave Sound recordings, three Windows Media Audio files and transcription of the interview in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

Includes three Wave Sound files, three Windows Media Audio files and transcription of the interview in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

Includes four original Wave Sound recordings, four Windows Media Audio files, as well as transcriptions of the interview in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

Includes four Windows Media Audio files and transcription of the interview in Microsoft Word and PDF formats. The original interview was carried out on 4 March 2005, although the original recording no longer exists.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Includes general papers and correspondence retained by Tony Neal in his roles with the Guild of Building, usually arranged by date.

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Photographs taken by Anthony (Tony) Neal during his career with the York Guild of Building. Many of the photographs were originally pinned to display boards, but have been removed from these boards by the archivist for safety.

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Pedigrees of various families, including some in the Yorkshire area. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this sub-series. Copies available from archive staff (subject to Data Protection requirements).

Includes four MP3 sound files and transcription of the interview in Word and PDF formats.

Signed minutes of the committee. In November 2014 the name of the committee changes to Haxby & Wigginton Cemetery Committee.

Volumes of certificates which were completed as and when members of the public bought plots in the cemetery. Includes names addresses of the purchasers, some of which have been annotated with updated contact details.

The unit was later known as the 1st York (Poppleton) Scout Group.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Certificate from the President of the Region of Basse-Normandy presented to Tom Dixon, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Normandy campaign.

Scrapbooks of newspaper cuttings relating to the proposal to build Derwenthorpe, and subsequent issues. The scrapbooks are individually labelled in chronological order.

These forms record deaths which were reported to the Coroner but which did not go to inquest.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Includes six Wave Sound files, six Windows Media Player files and transcription of the interview in jpg format.

Includes two Wave Sound files, two Windows Media Audio files and transcription of the interview in JPG format, taken from a printed Microsoft Word document.

Includes four Windows Media files and transcription of the interview in jpg format. The original interview was held in February 2006, however the original format recordings do not survive.

Includes seven Wave Sound files, seven Windows Media Player files and transcription of the interview in jpg format.

Includes one Wave Sound file and transcription of the interview in jpg formats. The date of the original interview is unknown - created from an audio tape passed to Strensall Local History Group in 2006.

Detailing income and expenditure of the cemetery.

Includes one Wave Sound file and transcription of the interview in Word and PDF formats.

Includes ten Wave Sound files and transcription of the interview in Word and PDF formats.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

This material records deaths which were reported to the Coroner but which did not go to inquest.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Operational records and photographs of York Public Library, including drawings, stock books, accessions registers and papers regarding the foundation of the library in 1892. Also includes papers regarding the new premises for the library in Museum Street.

This material records deaths which were reported to the Coroner but which did not go to inquest.

Includes five Wave Sound files, three Windows Media Player files and transcription of the interview in Word and PDF formats.

Includes one CD audio track, seven Wave Sound files, three Windows Media files and transcriptions of the interviews in Word and PDF formats.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Includes five original Wave Sound recordings, five Windows Media Player versions from 2010 and transcriptions in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

This material records deaths which were reported to the Coroner but which did not go to inquest.

Includes five Wave Sound files, five Windows Media Player files and transcription of the interview in Word and PDF formats.

Includes six Wave Sound files, six Windows Media files and transcription of the interview in Word and PDF formats.

Includes four Wave Sound files, three Windows Media Audio files and transcription of the interview in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

Includes two Windows Media Audio files and transcription of the interview in jpg format.

Includes four Wave Sound files, four Windows Media Player files and transcription of the interview in Word and PDF formats.

These maps relate directly to the references on the terrier cards (see Y/LEG/2/7/1). The maps are not individually labelled other than by sheet numbers, therefore users must consult the cards first to establish which maps they would like to consult.

General correspondence files relating to the work of NALGO.

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Photographs of Club members, events and boats. Also includes some slides, which are also of members and their boats usually at events near the Clubhouse.

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Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Official burial registers for the cemetery, detailing number of entry, date of burial, full name of the deceased, age, address at death, date of death, plot situation and number, signature of person making the entry and other particulars, including who officiated the service. The records also note whether the entry relates to a full burial or internment of ashes.

Research notes, original documents and annotated copies of records relating to various buildings, land and green spaces in Acomb and Holgate.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Includes seven Wave Sound files and transcription of the interview in Word and PDF formats.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Thirty-six colour digital scans of photographs showing the site of the excavations at Hungate in June 2007. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this subseries. Covering dates are from the date the photograph was taken to the last modified date.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

Research notes, original documents and annotated copies of records relating to various families and individuals who have lived in Acomb and Holgate.

Records relating to the history of the Club including details of key events, members and people who ran the Club. Also includes Club rules and inventories for the Club House.

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Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

The files are arranged alphabetically by resident surname.

Large collection of colour digital photographs showing the exterior and interior of the Ebenezer Chapel, when the premises was occupied by Borders bookshop. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this subseries.

Nine colour digital photographs showing work on a site in Spurriergate, on the corner of High Ousegate. The images were taken prior to redevelopment of the site. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this subseries. Covering dates are from the date the photograph was taken to the last modified date.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only. Y/COU?3/12/245/4 was not used.

Year Books and Hand Books given to members of the Club including names of members and details of rules and regulations for using the River.

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Large collection of York war memorials (First and Second World War) taken by archives volunteer Linda Haywood as part of her work on the UK War Memorials database. Some images appear to be digital scans of pre-existing photographs. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this subseries. The titles of the images have been taken from a database created by Linda Haywood as part of the indexing process. This Access database can be obtained from archivists on request and is located in the electronic accessions file.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

The files are arranged alphabetically by resident surname.

The files are arranged by resident surname.

Mark Whyman was Honorary Archivist to the Company of Cordwainers of the City of York. The photographs were taken in York Museum Gardens during the Mystery Plays on 7 July 2002. The date range for this collection ranges from the date the images were taken through to the last modified date. Titles were not generated by the original photographer, other than in a Word index to the files. The Word index has therefore been used to generate the file titles.

Research notes, original records and annotated copies of records relating to churches in Acomb and Holgate

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only. Y/COU/3/12/243/5 was not used.

Incomplete series of registers of electors eligible to vote in parliamentary elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only.

The files detail petty cash given to and from residents, arranged by date.

Files for individuals who received their freedom by patrimony or by apprenticeship only. Y/COU/3/12/241/5 was not used.

Black and white and coloured photographs of New Earswick. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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This series includes photographic negatives collected by Hugh Murray, a local historian in York. The collection was listed by volunteers from York Civic Trust between 2015 and 2017.

The original order of this material has been maintained, and the negatives have been item-level listed as they were stored. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information on the contents of this collection.

This series includes photographic negatives collected by Hugh Murray, a local historian in York. The collection was listed by volunteers from York Civic Trust between 2015 and 2017.

The original order of this material has been maintained, and the negatives have been item-level listed as they were stored. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information on the contents of this collection.