A translation of the Domesday records that were originally completed in 1086. This is one the country's earliest records and could be seen as an early forerunner to the census. It documents land owners, land type and size, the value of land, and people under their employment. *Digitally enhanced images of the original text *Searchable text *Bookmarked by major headings *Fully printable *Contains over 730 pages... More Info
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Scanned copy of book published in 1991 containing a transcription and index of the Hearth Tax Returns for South Yorkshire taken on Ladyday 1672. It lists thousands of names of tax payers from across South Yorkshire. The original book is out of print.
The complete contents of both the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire all on one CD. Over 1,000 pages, plus indexes to places and advertisers and lists of the Principal Seats of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire. Listing private residents, classified index of trades and street indexes for larger places. This is only available as a download and will be sent by email within 1-3 days.
The West Riding of Yorkshire Every Town, Village and Hamlet except Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield and Rotherham. (Note: There are many places, now in North Yorkshire, which were part of the West Riding in the early 20th century; places such as Selby, Harrogate, Ripon, etc., are detailed here.) 1,493 pages This is only available as a download and will be sent by email within 1-3 days.
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...More Info
The history of Yorkshire, on this CD, from mysteries and fables, chronicles and ancient documents, shows the effects of various events in England’s history on the County of Yorkshire and its inhabitants. Battles, monks, monasteries, and manufacturing industries, from the dim twilight of the years B.C. to 1688A.D.