Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1895-1898 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
Rural districts were established in 1894, along with urban districts, to replace the earlier system of sanitary districts. In York, the Flaxton, Bishopthorpe and Escrick Rural District Councils were abolished in 1974 and merged with urban districts and boroughs to form district councils.
Jointly administered the Bishopthorpe Out-Relief Union until 1930.
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Ledger containing summary accounts for the Bishopthorpe Rural District Council. Includes accountsfor highways and public health as well as general accounts relating to the administration of the Council.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Material is available subject to the usual terms and conditions of access to Archives and Local History collections.
Conditions governing reproduction
Images are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.
Language of material
- English