Photograph of Douglas Haw during his service in the Second World War.
Oral history recording and full printed transcription of an interview with Bert Barritt undertaken as part of the York Normandy Veterans Legacy project under the York: Gateway to History project during 2014-2015.
Barritt; Bert (1925-2020); MrA printed copy of Albert Barritt's memoirs of his time serving in France during the Second World War. Includes photographs of his visit to a chateau in France where he fought.
Barritt; Bert (1925-2020); MrSingle sheet of typed paper received by Ken Smith from his regiment (the DCLI) prior to a cycling trip to Normandy. The information in the document shows where Ken Smith was in action, between 27 May 1944 and 8 August 1944.
Smith; Ken (1925-2020); MrOrder of service for the funeral of Dennis Haydock.
Haydock; Dennis (1923-2017); MrThe tankard was presented to Dennis Haydock, Coldstream Guards, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
Haydock; Dennis (1923-2017); MrThe sign was fixed to scooters when they participated in club events.
York Inset Scooter ClubOrange polo shirt worn by members of the club.
York Inset Scooter ClubOne cloth badge and one metal pin badge. The badges were given to members.
York Inset Scooter ClubThe banner, with the club name on, would have been tied to the front of the scooter.
York Inset Scooter ClubPhotographs and video of the York Inset Scooter Club Show and Shine 2017. The video was taken by BBC Radio York.
York Inset Scooter ClubRed plastic banners for attaching to scooters at events and rallys.
York and District Lambretta ClubDinner ticket held at Apollo Rooms, City Arms Hotel, York.
York and District Lambretta ClubList of member names, addresses and subscription paid to the Club.
York and District Lambretta ClubDetails of receipts and payments for events, rallys and memberships.
York and District Lambretta ClubRegulations covering the Ian Frazer Challenge Cup.
Covering: applicants age, service record, character, occupation, means, membership of British Legion.
1 A5 British Legion headed Service Committee Sheet.
Covering: service record, medals, character, health, occupation, income, outgoings and membership.
1 A5 British Legion headed form.
Discusses when and by how much pensions and benefits will increase.
Rehabilitation units of the Ministry of Labour. Covering objectives and aims and availability of courses.
2 page paper outlining the provision for the increase of service retired pay, service pensions, widows and children's pensions, V.C. annuities and other awards.
4 page paper. The first report of the National Advisory Committee L.E.C. 28/17
12 page pamphlet concerning the promotion for the employment of older men and women with regards to population changes and people living longer.
4 page paper.
4 page paper outlining national Health Insurance Acts, widows, orphans and Old Age Contributory Pensions Acts and Unemployment Insurance Acts.
4 page paper as a guide only to speakers and others discussing the legions case.
4 page paper dealing with disability pensioners, war widows, pension payments and general welfare of pensioners.
Containing totals collected for British Legion Area and County Groups throughout the country and overseas. Front cover signed G.W. Tebb.
Includes the following headings: objects, powers, membership, officers, national executive council, annual conference, management, areas, branches, finance, office, rules.
Collection of letters headed Emergency Relief Scheme for James Fraser of Hartoft Street, York and the York County Court, Frank Close & Partners being in heavy debt.
For: Mr G. Teb of 4 Cycle Street, Hull Road.
For: Mr F. Moreland of 3 Emfield Crescent.
Signed 'Lily Runell 10 weeks'.
Possibly Lily Runell in school uniform aged about 10 years.
Born 12th November 1875 at Whitburn, Fauldhouse, Liulithgow.
Born 8th March 1905 in York. Service No. JX272357.
Service and release book for Charles Henry Webb, Warrant Officer, No. 1604965
Untitled form for Private C. Lacy 205404 of York, Clifton Branch.
Medical discharge form for J. Knight Private 13088757, born 23rd November 1905.
Blank army form W.3194 with "Mr Wormold, Forton Hall, Flaxton and C Lacy 19th" written in pencil on the back.
Soldier's statement of account to date of discharge, includes credit 7 debit in sterling.
Letter about vacancy for bandsmen for the Kings Dragoon Guards, the Green Howards and Regiments of the Light Infantry Brigade.
Westminster Bank Ltd. paying in book.
Only one entry for December 1951 for transfer from Bridlington to York branch.
From J.C. Bradshaw (registration officer).
Hardbound book containing a-z list of names and addresses with membership numbers.
Hardback book with a-z list of names and addresses with membership numbers.
Payment Book covers the dates 23 March 1952- 30 September 1953. Includes: stationary, postage, travelling costs, subscriptions, sundries. Also allotment of credit to British Legion Northern Area Service Committee and application for further Allotment of Credit 1948-1952.
Includes list of names and addresses of persons in connection with job applications, pensions, applications fgor clothing, house purchase and vouchers etc.
2 copies of a Deed of Transfer. Parties: United Services Fund and British Legion York Branch.
Includes list of names of those on the board of directors and in the committee.
Includes list of names of those on the board of directors and in the committee. Also includes Service Committee Report (p.75-6) which reported on interviews, assistance and grants, house purchase loans, business loans, Prince of Wales pensions, disablement pensions, hospitals and sanatoriums, convalescent home treatment and employment.
The Roll of Honour includes the Fallen from the Acomb and Knapton area, including names and ranks of those killed. The Roll was transferred from Acomb Parish Library.
Acomb Parish CouncilPaid to Mrs T. Green the sum of 50 pence.
York Female Friendly SocietyDetails of wooden window frames, sashes, sills - Drawing type: Elevation and sections
Drawing number (if any):
Scale: 1 inch scale
Size: Large
Names: F W Spurr City Engineer
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Plan shows layout numbers for allotments. Allotments numbered from number 1 to 160 - Drawing type: Site plan
Drawing number (if any): C/1328
Scale: Horizontal 1/500
Size: Medium
Names: Chas B Minter City Engineer
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Street plan showing area circled in red of 1735 Square Yards just off Bishopthorpe Road. Appears to be a part of a larger plan but torn. - Drawing type: Street Plan
Drawing number (if any):
Scale: No Scale
Size: Small
Names: City Surveyor, Guildhall, York
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Comprises:
-Register of Notifications (includes Date; Reference to Primary or Supplemental Notifications, if any; Name; Home Address; Change of Address; Sanitary Sub-District; Age; Sex; Notified by; Localization of Disease; Remarks [1913-1951]
-Index to above Register (indexed by Street and Name), [1913-1975]
To Mr William Gray Junior.
Wyvill; Christopher (1740-1822)A programme of events and activities at Jorvik Viking Festival.
Register of electors eligible to vote in parochial elections. Please note, these items are a duplicate set of registers - our full set of registers can be found in the Archives Reading Room.
Plans, sections and book of reference for a railway from Leeds to York. The line was proposed as a direct competitor to the Midland and York & North Midland Railways. See also DEP/43.
Engineer: John Leather
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Plan, section and book of reference accompanying the first York & North Midland Railway Bill, which received the Royal Assent on 21 June 1836. The plan is for a line commencing within York city walls, near Tanner Row, and terminating at a junction with the North Midland Railway in the vicinity of Altofts.
Engineer: George Stephenson
Surveyor: Frederick Swanwick (Assistant Engineer)
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The plan relates to the area of the River Ouse at or near Acomb Landing, and from the Ouse at or near Poppleton Landing.
Includes the Youth Grants Sub-Committee.
York Education CommitteeRegister offences committed by parents against the bye-laws or education acts. Registers document name, address and ocupation of parent, name of child, school attended, number of attendances, date of offence and observations. Register completed by Senior Attending Officer.
The image shows the runways and airfield buildings after the airfield has closed. The site was later built over in the 1980s.
Three black and white photographic prints showing images of Clifton Airfield in use as the City of York Aerodrome in the 1930s. Includes images showing a view of the airfield and buildings from above, view of an aircraft hanger with a bi-plane, and an image of a service vehicle. These images are late 20th century copies of original photographs.
35mm mounted colour transparency.
Ian Winduss35mm mounted colour transparency.
Ian Winduss35mm mounted colour transparency.
Ian Winduss35mm mounted colour transparency.
Ian Winduss35mm mounted colour transparency.
Ian Winduss35mm mounted colour transparency.
Ian Winduss35mm mounted colour transparency.
Ian Winduss35mm mounted colour transparency.
Ian Winduss35mm mounted colour transparency.
Ian Winduss