Yorkshire Ancestors
COSTUME OF YORKSHIRE - 1814
A book of splendid illustrations of the working men and women of Yorkshire in 1813 - 1814. The Author and Artist, George Walker, describes in his introduction - "most of the humble individuals here depicted in their simple and sometimes squalid garb" Many of the 41 hand-coloured aquatint engravings have become very famous in recent times, held to be accurate representations of the working people o...
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CRIMINAL CHRONOLOGY OF YORK CASTLE
A register of the Criminals capitally convicted and executed at the County Assizes. Commencing March 1st 1379, to the present time (1867). This book was written by William Knipe, Antiquarian, of Clementhorpe, York, in 1867. "Carefully compiled from Prison documents, ancient papers, and other authentic sources."...
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DARRINGTON.
Memorials of a Yorkshire Parish, by J.S. Fletcher...
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EASINGWOLD: HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES - Vallis Eboracensis
Vallis Eboracensis (The Vale of York). The History and Antiquities of Easingwold, by Thomas Gill. First published 1852. A topographic view of Easingwold and neighbourhood. An area rich in monuments of antiquity, abbeys, priories, castles and encampments; the author has included a brief history of each place in this part of the Vale of York, formerly known as the Forest of Galtres. Includes Crayke,...
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EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POLL BOOK 1868
A machine searchable CD. The electors and their residences, and who they voted for....
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FLAMBOROUGH VILLAGE AND HEADLAND - by various writers.
Edited by Robert Fisher, M.A., Vicar of Sewerby Published in 1894, a collection of histories from various writers, including 'How Flamborough was Peopled,' 'The Church and Churchyard,' 'The Registers, Epitaphs, etc.,' 'The Lighthouse and Coastguard Station,' 'The Dialect of Flamborough,' 'Some Ancient Families of Flamborough,' 'The Birds of Flamborough Head' and many more....
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FORTY YEARS IN A MOORLAND PARISH
Reminiscences and Researches in Danby in Cleveland. Written in 1891 by Rev. J.C. Atkinson, D.C.L., Incumbent of the Parish of Danby and Hon. Canon of York Minster. Includes maps of the area. The book on this CD is machine searchable...
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FROM EDEN VALE TO THE PLAINS OF YORK
A Thousand Miles in the Valley of the Nidd & Yore From the series of books by Edmund Bogg, who wandered all over Yorkshire and wrote many books, describing all the sights in great detail. There is a wealth of information about each place, and beautifully illustrated with over 200 specially drawn pictures. The book on this CD is machine searchable...
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HARROGATE GUIDE BOOK
This comprehensive little guide to Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ilkley & District was originally published in the 1920s...
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HIGHWAYS & BYWAYS OF YORKSHIRE
First published in 1899. By Arthur H. Norway, with illustrations by Joseph Pennell and Hugh Thomson. Most travellers through Yorkshire see it from the road. Here we travel into Yorkshire by the Great North Road and wander through the 19th century villages of three Ridings. The book on this CD is machine searchable....
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HISTORIA RIEVALLENSIS ~ THE HISTORY OF RYEDALE, 1824
This history of Kirkby Moorside and district, written by the Rev. W. Eastmead in 1824, featuring many family and local historical details from the following places: Ampleforth, Ampleforth College, Bilsdale, Brompton, Byland Abbey, Castle Howard, Cawton, Colton, Coxwold, Craike, Duncombe Park, East & West Ayton, East Ness, East Newton, Ebberstone, Edstone, Fryton, Ganton, Gilling, Godeland (Goathla...
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HISTORIC TOWNS - YORK
By James Raine, M.A., D.C.L. Chancellor and Canon Residentiary of York, and Secretary of the Surtees Society. York, in all periods of its existence, has played a very important part in the history of England. This book contains a General History, Church History, Education and Charities, with an index of Names and Places....
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HISTORICAL SKETCHES OF BRIDLINGTON, by J. Thompson, 1821
Fascinating and factual. First published in 1821, this beautiful leather-bound book ‘illustrates the peculiarities of the ancient town of Bridlington.’ The book on this CD is machine searchable....
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HISTORY & ANTIQUITIES OF SELBY
The History and Antiquities of Selby, in the West Riding of the County of York. "Containing its ancient and present state Ecclesiastical and Civil, collected from various public records and other authentic evidences, with notices of the neighbouring parish of Brayton and the townships of Thorpe Willoughby, Burn, Barlow, Hambleton and Gateforth" By W. Wilberforce Morrell, 1862. The book on this CD ...
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HISTORY OF CAWTHORNE, by Charles T. Pratt, 1882.
A comprehensive history of the Church and the village...
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HOVINGHAM PARISH MAGAZINES 1896 - 1909
Bound copies of the Parish Magazine were produced, for several years. These magazines announce baptisms, marriages and deaths, reports on all kinds of school and church activities and events...
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IN MONKS’ LAND by Edmund Bogg.
A journey around the land occupied by the great monasteries, in the districts of Coxwold, Byland and Rievaulx. With 3 maps and 40 illustrations . The book on this CD is machine searchable...
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INGLEBY GREENHOW PARISH REGISTER 1539-1800
Baptisms, Marriages and Burials in the Parish Church, 1539 to 1800. Transcribed by John Blackburn, Curate of Ingleby Greenhow, in 1889. Includes a comprehensive history of the Parish from 1066, with some pedigrees....
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KELLY'S DIRECTORY OF LEEDS 1927
Filling in the gaps between the 1901 census and living memory, this directory can help. This is the City & Borough of Leeds with histories, alphabetical listing of residents, street indexes, trades directory, official information and a great deal more. The book on this CD is machine searchable...
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KELLY'S DIRECTORY OF THE NORTH & EAST RIDINGS OF YORKSHIRE 1925
Kelly's 1925 Directory of the North & East Ridings of Yorkshire. Filling in the gaps between the 1901 census and living memory, this directory can help. Includes History, Topography, Street Directory, Alphabetical Directory, Trades Directory and Official Information. There are listings for Private Residents, Trades & Professional and, for the larger towns, i.e. York & Hull, there is a street index...
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KELLY'S DIRECTORY OF THE WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE 1927 Free P&P
Kelly's 1927 Directory of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Filling in the gaps between the 1901 census and living memory, this directory can help. Includes History, Topography, Street Directory, Alphabetical Directory, Trades Directory and Official Information. There are listings for Private Residents, Trades & Professional and, for the larger towns, a street index. Note: The West Riding includes som...
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LEEDS CHAPELRIES - VOL 2
Registers 1724 - 1764 Baptisms, Marriages & Burials in the Leeds Chapelries of St. John's, Holy Trinity, Armley, Beeston, Bramley, Chapel-Allerton, Farnley, Headingley, Holbeck and Hunslet. This CD is machine searchable....
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LEEDS CHAPELRIES - Vol. 3
Registers 1764 - 1812, with some later dates. Baptisms and Burials in the Chapelries of St. John, 1764 - 1812, Trinity Church 1730 - 1854. Headingley Church 1764-1838, Bramley Church, Beeston, Chapel Allerton and Farnley, 1764—1812.(includes marriages at Holy Trinity, 1730-1752 and burials at St. Paul’s, 1796 - 1865) This CD is machine searchable....
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LEEDS CHAPELRIES - Vol. 4
The Registers of Holbeck, Armley & Hunslet 1764 – 1812 The Baptism and Burial Registers of Holbeck, Armley & Hunslet, originally transcribed by members of the Thoresby Society in 1930. Thousands of baptisms and burials are recorded here. Includes full surnames index. The text is searchable....
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LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL - Admissions Book 1820 - 1900
The registers of pupils who attended Leeds Grammar School, with an index of names and descriptions of the lives and careers of ex-pupils...
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