Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
York Association of Voluntary Guides
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
- York Association of Voluntary Guides; 1951-present
Description area
Dates of existence
1951-present
History
The York Association of Voluntary Guides was founded by City of York Council in 1951, after York was chosen to host a series of events and festivals to coincide with the Festival of Britain. The team of volunteers was formed to show visitors to the city… read more
Functions, occupations and activities
A team of volunteer guides providing free scheduled tours of the city of York.
General context
The York Association of Voluntary Guides was founded by City of York Council in 1951, after York was chosen to host a series of events and festivals to coincide with the Festival of Britain. The team of volunteers was formed to show visitors to the city… read more
Control area
Authority record identifier
GB0192-513
Institution identifier
GB0192
Rules and/or conventions used
International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa