Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1400s-1800s (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
12 volumes
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
This is the original title of the corporate body of the citizens of York, as used in charters and other legal documents.
This is the original title of the ancient corporation, which was reformed in 1835. In 1974 it became a district council within North Yorkshire County Council and then a unitary authority once more as the City of York Council in 1996.
Name of creator
Administrative history
The first named common clerk was Nicholas Seizevaux in 1317. The name gradually changed over time to town clerk. From 1708 it appears deputies were provided, one of whom, William Giles, restored and catalogued the city archives between 1892-1909. The office became formally full-time in 1886. The name changed in the twentieth century to Chief Executive.
The term "common clerk" was replaced with "town clerk" which was eventually replaced by "chief executive" in the later twentieth century.
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collections of memoranda on a wide variety of subjects such as elections, courts, orders, measures. Detailed information on the contents can be found in the Giles Catalogue (1909). When ordering please state the E number in addition to the reference number.
E32. Vol 1. (c.1461-1509)
E33. Vol 2. Titled: 'Ouse bridge presidents 1' (c.1600s)
E34. Vol 3. Titled: 'Ouse bridge presidents 2' - Contains index (c.1600s).
E35. Vol 4. Titled: 'Ouse bridge presidents 3' (c.1600s)
E36. Vol 5. Includes copies of judgments and resolutions (c.1489-1610)
E37. Vol 6. Precedent book (c.1600-1700s)
E38. Vol 7. Predecent book (c. 1603-1625)
E39. Vol 8. Precedent book (c. 1461-1471)
E40. Vol 9. (1484-1834)
E40A. Vol 10. (unknown)
E40B. Vol 11. (unknown)
E40C. Vol 12. (unknown)
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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