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Tag: Scarborough

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

Sources for Researching Garden History

This post by Gail Falkingham explores sources for researching garden history at the North Yorkshire County Record Office, featuring examples of many of our documents.… Read More Sources for Researching Garden History

August 26, 2020August 20, 2020 northyorkscro1 Comment

Made In North Yorkshire: Sir George Cayley

This Made in North Yorkshire feature tells the story of Sir George Cayley (1773-1857) known as the ‘Father of Flight’.… Read More Made In North Yorkshire: Sir George Cayley

August 12, 2020August 11, 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

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