For Halloween, in this blog we explore 17th-century records within the Scarborough Borough collection, which relate to the official trial of a woman accused of witchcraft.… Read More Witchcraft accusation and trial in 17th-century Scarborough
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we’re highlighting some of the records we hold relating to the end of hostilities in Europe in 1945, and how people throughout North Yorkshire chose to commemorate and celebrate this momentous occasion. Whilst entertaining events were planned, there was also emphasis on thanksgiving, remembrance and resolve. … Read More Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
This post explores the ancient tradition of the Ripon Hornblower and the history of the 18th-century Ripon obelisk in the Market Place where the horn is still blown to this day. Several photographs from the Ripon Re-Viewed collection are used as illustrations.… Read More The Ripon Hornblower
A summary of the work undertaken during our collections week on the District Council minutes, solicitors records, Coroners’ inquest files and the Board of Guardians’ collections. … Read More Look back at Collections Week
Illustrated with maps, plans and historic photographs, this post looks at the history of the piers and harbour in Whitby. Particular focus is given to alterations and improvements that were made in the 19th century using records and reports held in the Record Office collections. … Read More Whitby piers and harbour from 1781-1906
Descriptions of the weather can be found in a wide variety of records held in the Record Office collections. In this blog, you can see examples from the past 350 years, ranging from impromptu remarks made in early diaries, travel journals and parish registers, through to the methodical, late-19th-century daily observations of lighthouse keepers and a 1920s sunshine recorder.… Read More Whether the weather be fine, or whether the weather be not…
This post explores the creation of Select Vestries using minute books from the parishes of Sinnington and Marrick to give examples of their work in relation to poor relief.… Read More Sinnington and Marrick vestry minutes
On 1st April 2023 the Record Office will become part of the new North Yorkshire Council and North Yorkshire County Council will cease to exist. To mark this occasion, this post looks back at the early days of the County Council and the County Record Office.… Read More North Yorkshire County Council 1974-2023: a view from the archives
Did you know that we regularly receive material to add to our archive collections? Our latest blog coincides with our new temporary exhibition, in which you can see a wide range of items that have recently been added to our collections – from 600 year old deeds to items from the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest when it was held in Harrogate in 1982. … Read More New collections: From 600 year old deeds to the Eurovision Song Contest!
This post by Elena Leyshon explores the work of the Settle and District War Relief Committee and their work to coordinate the sending of parcels to men serving during the First World War.… Read More Festive letters of thanks
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