The life and work of 19th-century geologist Martin Simpson is the topic of this blog post. An exhibition of related archive material originally formed part of our 2026 Archives Discovery Day, ‘North Yorkshire: A Living Landscape’ and is on display at North Yorkshire Archives from 1 September to 27 November 2026.… Read More Martin Simpson – North Yorkshire Rocks
This blog post explores records in North Yorkshire Archives reflecting the popularity of natural history and floriography in the 19th and 20th centuries. An exhibition of related archive material originally formed part of our 2026 Archives Discovery Day, ‘North Yorkshire: A Living Landscape’ and is on display at North Yorkshire Archives from 1 September to 27 November 2026.… Read More Botanical Notes and Sketches: Natural History and Floriography in the Archives
In our latest exhibition, whether in person or online, you can explore how fields and their boundaries have shaped the countryside from the medieval period to the present day, and discover the hidden history of North Yorkshire’s landscape using a selection of historic maps and documents from the archives.… Read More Exhibition: Fields in the Landscape
Read all about the Rowntrees of Scarborough collection, containing a window into the world of retail in times gone by including a wealth of information on life as an employee as well as some curiosities!… Read More Rowntrees of Scarborough
This post explores lead mining through a variety of records held by North Yorkshire Archives. Lead mining took place across Arkengarthdale and Swaledale, as well as parts of Nidderdale, Wensleydale, and Wharfedale. Lead mining has played a crucial part in the economy, industry and geography of the area.… Read More North Yorkshire Archive Treasures: lead mining in the Dales
December is the perfect time to look at some of the historic recipes we hold for an ever popular Christmas treat – mince pies. In this blog, we’ll explore the origins of these pies and the kinds of ingredients used by bakers over time.… Read More Tradition and taste: exploring the origins of festive mince pies
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 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
The Record Office holds a large number of historic maps and plans, which can be found in a variety of collections. This post looks at a range of maps and plans of Easingwold, dating from the late-18th to the early-20th century.… Read More Easingwold: historic maps and plans
Described in 1913 as ‘probably the most novel golf course in England’, Goathland Golf Club was located on common land very close to Goathland village. Using archive material held at the Record Office, read about the history of the Club from 1894-1948.… Read More Goathland Golf Club, 1894-1948
