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!

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 northyorkscroLeave a comment

Saving Lives: Scarborough Coxswain John Owston and the Lifeboatmen of the North Yorkshire coast

This post explores the history of the lifeboat men of the Yorkshire coast, including the story of Scarborough Coxswain John Owston.… Read More Saving Lives: Scarborough Coxswain John Owston and the Lifeboatmen of the North Yorkshire coast

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 northyorkscroLeave a comment

Introduction to Shipping Records

By Tom Richardson, Record Assistant We hold a wide range of sources for maritime history spread across a number of the collections in our custody. This article will focus on some of the records of merchant ships and their crews found amongst these collections. Scarborough’s Company of Shipowners and Master Mariners Within the Scarborough Corporation… Read More Introduction to Shipping Records

August 7, 2020August 6, 2020 northyorkscroLeave a comment

North Yorkshire County Record Office

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Category: Scarborough

New collections: From 600 year old deeds to the Eurovision Song Contest!

Saving Lives: Scarborough Coxswain John Owston and the Lifeboatmen of the North Yorkshire coast

Introduction to Shipping Records