York Association of Voluntary Guides

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 cityread 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 cityread 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