Archive CD Books:History, Topography & Genealogy Books on CD:Great Britain:England:Yorkshire:History & Topography
A unique hand written book that contains extracts of the title deeds relating to the Sneaton Estate (Wilson family) from 1748 through to 1824.
Sales and purchases of land and property. Absolutely fascinating and invaluable to those with an interest in the village of Sneaton.
"Sneaton is a parish three miles from Whitby, near which is Sneaton Castle, the seat of Colonel Wilson, MP. 251 inhabitants form the population of the parish" [from Pigot's 1828 directory]
Price: £8.50 £9.99 Including VAT at 17.5%
The original Gentleman's Magazine contained articles on a vast array of subjects, including lots of wonderful topographical pieces.
In 1891 George Gomme republished all of these topograhical articles but edited and indexed them into county specific order. Each of Gomme's works contains between two and four separate counties, with a single common index.
An absolute goldmine of information about the county, its people and its places. Price: £12.13 £14.25 Including VAT at 17.5%
A compendium set comprising all 15 volumes. Each individual book includes between two and four counties, with the exception of London which is in its own three volume set but is included in the compendium.
Each book is available separately (see individual county topography pages) but this compendium set for the whole of England will save you over 120.00 GBP on the separate CD's Price: £34.00 £39.95 Including VAT at 17.5%
This is one of the most important resources that we have seen, and one that should be of great interest to all family historians. Published in 1772 it was the handbook of the duties and responsibilities of the Parish Officer.
It includes the duties of the overseers of the poor, the power in relieving, employing and settling, etc. of poor persons; the laws relating to the poor, and settlements, and the statutes concerning masters and servants. The right of Settlement was something that was of great concern to all of our ancestors. Basically, to be able to have right of settlement in a parish, one had to be born there, married there or serving an apprenticeship there. Proof was all-important, especially if a person became destitute and needed support from the parish. Parish officers would have people literally evicted and transported to another parish under such circumstances. What happened about bastardy? What obligations does an apprentice have to his master and vice-versa? This book describes it all, together with the supporting laws.
Other sections of the book include the authority and duty of constables, tithingmen, etc.; churchwardens, how they should be chosen, their duties, church accounts, repairing of churches, etc. There are some very interesting punishments for not attending church and keeping to the rules! There is a section on surveying the highways, Scavengers, methods of taxation of the highways, and laws. And finally, the duties and powers of Watchmen.
Price: £15.11 £17.75 Including VAT at 17.5%
THE ANNALS OF YORKSHIRE
From the Earliest Period to the Present Time
Published 1874 - Compiled by John Mayhall
THE MOST INTERESTING AND USEFUL YORKSHIRE RESOURCE THAT WE HAVE PUBLISHED TO DATE
A most fascinating every day history of the people of Yorkshire with accounts of the events relating to the "ordinary" people of the county.
These three large volumes are fully indexed, with names, events and places. In addition, the CD is fully searchable for any word or phrase within the text.
What was happening at the time your ancestors lived in Yorkshire? The events described in these books are part of your family's history.
These rare books give you a unique opportunity to flesh out your family history. Thousands of fascinating events and articles taken from the earliest pre-Roman history, records of the county, and newspapers.
More information about this wonderful set of books, with examples. Price: £10.00 £11.75 Including VAT at 17.5%
The illustrated history of York, particularly focussing on Sheffield. It also has a historical and topographical survey of the West riding. Some of the places described include.
North Division; Adwick- Le-Street, Adwick-Upon-Dearne, Barnbrough, Bentley with Arskey, Bolton Upon Dearne, Brodsworth, Clayton, Darfield, Ecclesfield, Hickleton, Hooton-Pagnell, Mar, Melton on the Hill, Rawmarsh, Spotbrough, Thurnscoe, Wath-upon-Dearne.
South Division; Armthorpe, Ashton with Aughton, Auston, Barnby upon Don, Braithwell, Cantley, Conisbrough, Dinnington, Edlington, Firbeck, Fishlake, Handsworth, Harthill with woodall, Hatfield, Hooton Roberts, Laughton en le Morthen, Kirk Sandall, Maltby, Mexbrough, Ravenfield, Rotherham, Sheffield, Stainton with Hellaby, Thorne, Thorpe Salvin, Thriberg, Tickhill, Todwick, Treeton, Wadsworth, Wales, Warmsworth, Whiston, Wickersley.
It contains information such as the population, number and type of churches and schools as well as who built them, main industries of the town plus any additional information that distinguishes the place.
Price: £12.13 £14.25 Including VAT at 17.5%
An incredibly comprehensive 385 page history of this Yorkshire town, followed by two appendices with extracts from the Domesday Book, copies of grants, presentments, deeds, extracts from coroners' rolls and much, much more.
This is one of the very best single town histories that we have seen. Price: £15.11 £17.75 Including VAT at 17.5%
Crammed full of very interesting information that will serve as a background to your family history research. Price: £12.13 £14.25 Including VAT at 17.5%
A fascinating collection of snippets from the earliest local Sheffield newspapers plus important events relating to Sheffield from 200 AD. Almost 2,500 pages of local news, obituaries and death notices, crimes and court cases, anecdotes, etc.
200 AD to 1908
In particular, after about 1750, it is full of references to every-day happenings in the town and its people. Not just important people, but normal people too. Its fascination is not only for its history, but also of immense interest to the family historian, as it contains so many references to people and every-day events.
Each time that the British Medical Association had its yearly meeting in a different city, they published a guide book, that contained a history, industries and information about the place. This early one of 1909 contains some excellent early photographs of Sheffield, engravings, etc. An excellent book! Price: £9.79 £11.50 Including VAT at 17.5%
Published in 1876, describing Sheffield, its people, streets, shops and industries, etc. within living memory. (385pp)
Price: £9.79 £11.50 Including VAT at 17.5%
Published in 1903. 295pp. Lots of photos. Advertisements, and an excellent street map.
The official programm for the Queen's visit to Sheffield to open the new Town Hall. Contains the names of those invited to attend and some beautiful old photographs of the building itself. Did your Sheffield ancestors witness this event? Price: £8.94 £10.50 Including VAT at 17.5%
Cudworth 1876 Price: £12.13 £14.25 Including VAT at 17.5%
A tourist's guide, published in 1907. It is of particular interest to the historian and genealogist due to its excellent descriptions and history of the places, travel and transport. Contains several really excellent maps of the area. Price: £11.06 £13.00 Including VAT at 17.5%
This book will always be popular with those having ancestors from the area.
It gives a tour around all of the towns and villages explaining their history, antiquities, churches and people. Fascinating reading and great background information for your family history
By Halliwell Sutcliffe with 12 plates in colour and 74 line illustrations.
The book contains the stories of the Dales, not steeped in dates and facts but with human encounters and feeling that give a real sense of the history of the people who lived there.
A charming read.
Using all resources available to him, Rolls of many kinds, Fines, Inquests, Wills, Title Deeds, Parish Registers, Public Records and other written material, John Morkill has compiled an accurate chronicle of this dale.
He traces the parish's history as far back as the Pre Norman period and tries to inject, as much as possible, the social and human aspects of Kirkby Malhamdale
Did your ancestors live in Scarborough? Do you live in Scarborough?
If the answer is "yes" this book is for you. The history of Scarborough from the earliest date, written by Joeseph Baker, was published in 1882 with many illustrations and maps.
It contains much valuable historic information in relation to the habits, customs and peculiarities of past generations of Scarborough. He used government records and the works of previous historians to compile this large and comprehensive chronology of Scarborough.
A very worthwhile read for those with Scarborough interests
Localised history books such as this are always much more detailed than county histories. The authors are usually very familiar with their subject and so can give a much more precise account of their surroundings. Price: £15.11 £17.75 Including VAT at 17.5%
A large book containing odd and out-of-the-way information concerning Yorkshire folk. Each of the 22 chapters is devoted to a different story and set of characters. Includes tales about, Blind Jack of Knaresborough, The tragedy of Beningbrough Hall, "Old Three Laps", "Old Boots", Foster Powell the Pedestrian and much more. A humorous read for those with Yorkshire interests and a real flavour of the counties characters.
"He could rub the tip of his nose with his chin and used to say that if he let his beard grow, it would bury his nose. He created great diversion among the servant-maids by attempting to kiss them, a feat he could never accomplish. He turned his face sideways to get a kiss and his nose and chin caught the rosy cheeks like a pair of crab's claws."
Published in 1882 this is a series of random reminiscences of Batley during the previous 30 years, during which time many changes took place. It documents its change from a village with a familial feel to a middle class population in an industrialised town. Told with real people's stories this is a delightful book for those with ancestors in the Batley area. Price: £9.79 £11.50 Including VAT at 17.5%
Written by J. Aiken M.D. and published in 1795 there is only one word that is suitable to describe this book....... Stunning.
Highlights include street maps and plans of Manchester in 1650 and 1793, a plan of Liverpool (with street names), maps of Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, West and North Ridings of Yorkshire and the northern part of Staffordshire. There are also lots of beautiful engravings to illustrate the text.
On the title page the book is described as containing 'it's geography, natural and civil; principal productions; river and canal navigations; a particular account of its towns and chief villages; their history, population, commerce, and manufactures; buildings, government &c.
The superb descriptions of the principal places in Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, West and North Ridings of Yorkshire and the northern part of Staffordshire are *incredibly* detailed and will help you to build up a wonderful image of what life must have been like in the 18th century and before.
If your ancestors lived within forty miles of Manchester you will find this book absolutely fascinating. Price: £15.11 £17.75 Including VAT at 17.5%
