More on Arctic voyager Thomas Blanky…
Following our two previous posts about Arctic explorer Thomas Blanky, read more about his life that has come to light through further research.… Read More More on Arctic voyager Thomas Blanky…
Category: Collections
Francis Gibson’s plan of the defences of Whitby, 1794
Read all about a 1794 plan of the defences of Whitby, made by Francis Gibson, who commanded the first Whitby company of volunteers formed at a time when Britain was under threat of invasion by France, which had declared war in 1793. … Read More Francis Gibson’s plan of the defences of Whitby, 1794
North Yorkshire County Council 1974-2023: a view from the archives
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
Patterns in paper: an introduction to watermarks found within Record Office collections
Have you ever held an historic document up to the light, noticed an image or pattern within the paper and wondered how it got there and why? These images can tell us a great deal about the manufacture and date of the paper and much more. In this blog, using examples from documents within our collections, you can see a fascinating range of the designs that were used and some of the stories they can tell. … Read More Patterns in paper: an introduction to watermarks found within Record Office collections
New collections: From 600 year old deeds to the Eurovision Song Contest!
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!
The rediscovered photographs of Louisa Kruckenberg
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
How members of Yorkshire Women’s Institutes became ‘Aunties’ of displaced people in Germany
In 1957, the Yorkshire Federation of Women’s Institutes ‘adopted’ the residents of a camp in Rendsburg, Germany. This camp housed people of various nationalities who had been displaced during WW2. The WIs provided support by writing letters and sending parcels of food, clothing, bedding, toiletries and medicines. This blog explores the remarkable bond formed between the WIs and the camp residents, told through a collection of surviving papers and images in our archive collections.… Read More How members of Yorkshire Women’s Institutes became ‘Aunties’ of displaced people in Germany
Enclosure and the Landscape: a case study from Harome, near Helmsley
Using a fascinating series of historic maps and other evidence, this blog explores the enclosure of the medieval open fields of the North Yorkshire village of Harome in the 18th and early-19th centuries. … Read More Enclosure and the Landscape: a case study from Harome, near Helmsley
Bertram Unné, Harrogate photographer
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
Emily Casson’s Goathland staycation
Read extracts from Emily Casson’s diary describing a family holiday to Goathland in the North York Moors in July 1871. Emily writes about their excursions to local natural landmarks, the local community, rural events and entertainment, the food they ate and the unfavourable weather.… Read More Emily Casson’s Goathland staycation
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