The Record Office holds an extensive collection of parish registers, deposited by churches across North Yorkshire. This post features a number of examples from the 16th century onwards, looking in particular at the rules of the parish registers.… Read More Rules of the parish registers
This post introduces a selection of material relating to Methodism and Methodist Chapels within Record Office collections. It includes features on Methodism and John Wesley; registration of Non-conformists; Glasshouses, a Methodist model village, and Methodists and the 1835 General Election.… Read More Methodism in the archives
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
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
This blog follows on from our previous post on the North Riding Quarter Sessions. In this article, we look at the extensive collection of records that were produced and the wide variety of subjects they cover. … Read More Records of the North Riding Quarter Sessions
This post by Jo Faulkner explores the creation of the war memorial at Masham and its funding by public subscription.… Read More The creation of North Yorkshire’s war memorials: Masham
A post by Jo Faulkner exploring the war memorial at Sutton in Craven, and how funding was raised for the addition of a bronze plate to honour the fallen from the Second World War through a community collection.… Read More The creation of North Yorkshire war memorials: Sutton in Craven
The Record Office holds an extensive documentary archive relating to the North Riding Quarter Sessions, covering a period of just over 300 years from 1660 to 1971. This blog looks at the history and role of Quarter Sessions and the officials who attended. Future blogs will feature examples of surviving records.… Read More All Human Life: North Riding Quarter Sessions, 1660-1971
This blog coincides with our latest exhibition showcasing a selection of Quaker records, to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of George Fox (1624-1691). Read about the wide-ranging records we hold for Guisborough and Richmond Monthly Meetings, spanning over 350 years, back to the 17th century.… Read More Quaker Records Unveiled: Exploring hidden stories of resilience and faith in North Yorkshire
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