Juvenile offenders in the North Riding Quarter Sessions

This blog brings together the results of several years’ research into the North Riding Quarter Sessions records at North Yorkshire Archives. It traces the lives of some of the younger faces that appear in the late-19th-century Police charge book of early mugshots [QP]. Sophia Constable, the youngest female recorded as an inmate at the old Northallerton Prison, is one of these faces.… Read More Juvenile offenders in the North Riding Quarter Sessions

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North Yorkshire Archives on The Yorkshire Vet: At Home with the Greens

Earlier this year, farmer Jean Green, along with vet Peter Wright, came to visit the Archives to explore the history of Stoneybrough Farm, near Thirsk. This was filmed for the first episode of Season 2 of The Yorkshire Vet: At Home with the Greens. Find out more in this blog about the types of archive records they used.

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Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

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

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