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
This blog coincides with our latest exhibition, showcasing a selection of records from our archive collections relating to the drinking of alcohol and the rise of the temperance movement.… Read More Temperance versus the demon drink
To celebrate the festive season, this blog showcases a selection of Christmas-related records within Record Office collections, which date as far back as 1572.… Read More Christmas in the archive
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…
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
Find out more about talented amateur photographer Louisa Kruckenberg and her images of Lower Dunsforth and area in this blog by Danielle Spargo… Read More The rediscovered photographs of Louisa Kruckenberg
The Unné collection of photographs is one of the highlights of the Record Office collections. Find out more about Harrogate photographer Bertram Unné in this blog by Danielle Spargo… Read More Bertram Unné, Harrogate photographer
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