Special Edition. Limited to 100 copies, bound in Vellum. £1 5 0 nett.Ordinary Edition. Limited to 250 numbered copies, bound in Art Cloth. 15/- nett.
Special Edition. Limited to 100 copies, bound in Vellum. £1 5 0 nett.
Ordinary Edition. Limited to 250 numbered copies, bound in Art Cloth. 15/- nett.
"The Dean imparts to his subject a freshness that strikes exactly the right note. Times without number the beauties of York have been pointed out, but never with more completeness than in 'Picturesque Old York'.... Throughout the whole story there is maintained a sense of contrast with modern life, and full descriptions are given of those vanished glories which made York one of the finest cities in the world."—York Herald
"The Dean imparts to his subject a freshness that strikes exactly the right note. Times without number the beauties of York have been pointed out, but never with more completeness than in 'Picturesque Old York'.... Throughout the whole story there is maintained a sense of contrast with modern life, and full descriptions are given of those vanished glories which made York one of the finest cities in the world."—York Herald
The Alien Benedictines of York.Being a History of Holy Trinity Priory from the first Prior Hermarus 1089 A.D., down to present times, with a full account of their possessions in Yorkshire and the adjoining Counties; Biographical Notices of the Priors, and full particulars of the part they played in Contemporary History, by J. Solloway, D.D. (Oxon.), Rector of Holy Trinity, &c., &c., with 35 full-page Illustrations specially executed for the Work.
Special Edition With a Coloured Frontispiece, bound in Vellum, only 100 copies, numbered. £1 5 0 nett.Ordinary Edition. 250 copies, numbered, bound in Art Cloth. 15/- nett.
Special Edition With a Coloured Frontispiece, bound in Vellum, only 100 copies, numbered. £1 5 0 nett.
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Adel and its Norman Church.A History of the Parish and Church from the earliest down to present times. By the Rev. William H. Draper, M.A., Rector of Adel. 28 full-page Illustrations uniform with the above.
Special Edition. Containing Coloured Frontispiece. Only 100 numbered copies issued, bound in White Vellum. £1 5 0 nett.Ordinary Edition. Limited to 250 numbered copies. 15/- nett.
Special Edition. Containing Coloured Frontispiece. Only 100 numbered copies issued, bound in White Vellum. £1 5 0 nett.
Ordinary Edition. Limited to 250 numbered copies. 15/- nett.
"Mr. Draper has done his duty by his Parish in a way that cannot be too widely imitated.... He describes the Church, a fine specimen of late Norman.... He tells the story of the Patrons and Incumbents, and gives a complete list.... Mr. Draper has piously preserved all the Mortuary Inscriptions. Among them we notice a name which will be familiar to some of our readers: John William Inchbold, painter and poet."—Spectator."Mr. Draper has done his work well."—The Times."In 'Adel and its Norman Church' the present Rector has enlarged a familiar picture and placed it in a worthier frame.... Adel and its Church are the embodiment of our National History for seven centuries, and Mr. Draper's book is of much more than local topographical value.... That little Norman temple the religious home of English country folk, so serene, so undisturbed by change, is a symbol of abiding verities which should be cooling now and then to dwell upon.... Apart from this the volume is valuable for its illustrations, which contain several not hitherto published.... The volume has been handsomely produced."—Yorkshire Post.
"Mr. Draper has done his duty by his Parish in a way that cannot be too widely imitated.... He describes the Church, a fine specimen of late Norman.... He tells the story of the Patrons and Incumbents, and gives a complete list.... Mr. Draper has piously preserved all the Mortuary Inscriptions. Among them we notice a name which will be familiar to some of our readers: John William Inchbold, painter and poet."—Spectator.
"Mr. Draper has done his work well."—The Times.
"In 'Adel and its Norman Church' the present Rector has enlarged a familiar picture and placed it in a worthier frame.... Adel and its Church are the embodiment of our National History for seven centuries, and Mr. Draper's book is of much more than local topographical value.... That little Norman temple the religious home of English country folk, so serene, so undisturbed by change, is a symbol of abiding verities which should be cooling now and then to dwell upon.... Apart from this the volume is valuable for its illustrations, which contain several not hitherto published.... The volume has been handsomely produced."—Yorkshire Post.
Knaresborough and its Rulers.Being a complete History of the Domain from the earliest to the present time, by Mr. William Wheater, author of "Sherburn-in-Elmet," "Historic Mansions of Yorkshire," &c., &c. 4to, 350 pages, 15 full-page illustrations, limited to 300 numbered copies. Price 15/- nett.
"From the 'Manor Rolls,' Mr. Wheater has extracted a mass of curious information which he has turned fully to account in this most readable book."—Yorkshire Post.
"From the 'Manor Rolls,' Mr. Wheater has extracted a mass of curious information which he has turned fully to account in this most readable book."—Yorkshire Post.
Sedbergh, Garsdale and Dent.Three Picturesque Yorkshire Dales; being peeps at the past history and present condition of this Charming Nook in Yorkshire, with a chapter tracing the History of the Sedbergh Grammar School from its foundation to the present time, by the late Rev. W. Thompson, M.A. Oxon., revised and brought up to date by B. Wilson, Esq., B.A., Editor of the "Sedbergh School Register," with forty illustrations specially taken for the work by Mr. J. H. Gough. Price 10/6 nett. An Edition-de-Luxe of 100 numbered copies, bound in vellum and printed on antique paper, £1 1 nett; also a limited edition, bound in vellum, price 25/-.
Sedbergh School Songs.Written and Illustrated by R. St. John Ainslie. Beautifully Printed on Art Paper and Bound in Navy Blue Art Cloth, Gilt Edges. Price 3/6. Large Paper Edition, Bound in White Vellum, 10/6 nett.
Sedbergh School and its Chapel.Edited by B. Wilson, Editor of the "Sedbergh School Register," and R. St. John Ainslie. With numerous Illustrations, and Prefaced with a History of this Ancient School. Demy 8vo. Art Cloth Boards, Gilt Edges. 3/6 nett. And a limited Edition bound in Vellum, Bevelled Boards, &c. 7/6 nett.
Sedbergh School Register, 1546-1909. Second and Enlarged Edition, with a History of the School from the earliest to the present time. By B. Wilson, Esq., B.A., Twenty-five full-page illustrations together with a fac-simile of King Edward VI Charter, Demy 8vo, 700 pages, cloth boards, gilt top. 10/6 nett. (Only a very few copies remain.)
"The Registers with the assistance of the Universities go back to the sixteenth century and furnish many interesting facts about scholars who distinguished themselves at School and University. The illustrations add greatly to the value of the book. The Charter reproduced from the copy in the Bodleian shows the signatures of the King, Protector, and Archbishop Cranmer. There is a Photo. of the School and its Grounds, the Chapel, the old and new Class-Rooms, Evan's House, and many Portraits which cannot fail to interest all Sedberghians."—Yorkshire Post.
"The Registers with the assistance of the Universities go back to the sixteenth century and furnish many interesting facts about scholars who distinguished themselves at School and University. The illustrations add greatly to the value of the book. The Charter reproduced from the copy in the Bodleian shows the signatures of the King, Protector, and Archbishop Cranmer. There is a Photo. of the School and its Grounds, the Chapel, the old and new Class-Rooms, Evan's House, and many Portraits which cannot fail to interest all Sedberghians."—Yorkshire Post.
Walks Round York Minster.By the Very Rev. A. P. Purey-Cust, D.D., author of "The Heraldry of York Minster," &c. 4to, 250 pages with forty full-page Illustrations, specially done for the work. Edition limited to 250 numbered copies. Price 15/- nett. And 100 copies bound in white vellum bevelled boards. 25/- nett.
"The illustrations reproduce in great measure the chief objects of interest in the Minster, whether in Sculptured Tomb, Effigy, or 'Storied Window.' One section is of surpassing interest, the Military Memorials in which the Minster is so rich. The Dean has done his work in a scholarly and interesting fashion."—York Herald."'Walks round York Minster' is a book that will endure. The last work by the Dean will always find a welcome wherever people may be found who love the Minster."—Yorkshire Post.
"The illustrations reproduce in great measure the chief objects of interest in the Minster, whether in Sculptured Tomb, Effigy, or 'Storied Window.' One section is of surpassing interest, the Military Memorials in which the Minster is so rich. The Dean has done his work in a scholarly and interesting fashion."—York Herald.
"'Walks round York Minster' is a book that will endure. The last work by the Dean will always find a welcome wherever people may be found who love the Minster."—Yorkshire Post.
The Costume of Yorkshire in 1814.A series of forty-one Fac-Similes of Original Water-Colour Drawings, with descriptions in English and in French, by George Walker, of Killingbeck, Leeds. Edited with Explanatory Notes by the late Edward Hailstone, F.S.A., of Walton Hall. Folio. Price £1 1 0 nett. Also an edition de luxe bound in vellum. Price £3 3 0 nett.
The forty-one reproductions in colour, embrace characteristic examples of the manners, customs and costumes of typical Yorkshire subjects, such as: The Horse Couper, Cloth Maker, Fishermen, Oat Cakes, Nur and Spell, Yorkshire Regiments, the Old Cloth Hall, the Fool Plough, Bishop Blaize Procession, Riding the Stang, Wensleydale Knitters, Sheffield Cutlers, The Flax Industry, Hawking, Racing, Cranberry Gatherers, Leech Finders, &c., &c.
The forty-one reproductions in colour, embrace characteristic examples of the manners, customs and costumes of typical Yorkshire subjects, such as: The Horse Couper, Cloth Maker, Fishermen, Oat Cakes, Nur and Spell, Yorkshire Regiments, the Old Cloth Hall, the Fool Plough, Bishop Blaize Procession, Riding the Stang, Wensleydale Knitters, Sheffield Cutlers, The Flax Industry, Hawking, Racing, Cranberry Gatherers, Leech Finders, &c., &c.
Rambles by Yorkshire Rivers.By George Radford, M.A. A series of descriptive articles describing the Tees, Greta, Swale, Yore, Nidd, Washburn, Aire, Ouse, Derwent, Rye and the Esk. Illustrated by twelve Etchings, specially drawn for the work by J. Ayton Symington. 7/6 nett.
"Mr. Radford who is well-known as the author of 'Phases of a Yorkshire Moor' and 'Turner in Wharfedale,' discourses pleasantly of the Scenery, Folklore and Antiquities, associated with the Rivers of Yorkshire.... A book which should be possessed by all true lovers of the county."
"Mr. Radford who is well-known as the author of 'Phases of a Yorkshire Moor' and 'Turner in Wharfedale,' discourses pleasantly of the Scenery, Folklore and Antiquities, associated with the Rivers of Yorkshire.... A book which should be possessed by all true lovers of the county."
Some Historic Mansions of Yorkshire, and their Associations. By William Wheater, author of "A History of the Parishes of Sherburn and Cawood," and "Templenewsam"; with twenty-five Etched Illustrations drawn on the spot by A. Buckle, Stanley Medway, and J. A. Symington. 2 Vols. 4to. 25/- nett. Also a large paper edition £3 3 0 nett.
The Volumes contain: Bolton Hall and the Lord's Scrope, Bramham Park and the families connected, Beswick Old Hall and the Drapers, Castle Howard and the Howards, Dalton Hall and the Hothams, Farnley and the Fawkes family, Harewood and the Lascelles, Heslington and the Earls of Richmond, Hazlewood and the Vavasours, Methley and the Saviles, Nun Appleton the Prioresses and Nuns, Nostal and the Winns, Newburgh and the Wombwells, Newton and the Fairfaxes, Ripley and the Ingilbys, Swillington and the Lowthers, Skipton and the Cliffords, Studley and The De Greys, Templenewsam and the Knight Templars, Upleatham and the Bruces and Zetlands, Wentworth and the Straffords, Wilton and the Bulmers.The above comprise twenty-five Chapters in Yorkshire Family History, the importance of which cannot be exaggerated, as the families whose history is given are amongst the most prominent in England's Story.
The Volumes contain: Bolton Hall and the Lord's Scrope, Bramham Park and the families connected, Beswick Old Hall and the Drapers, Castle Howard and the Howards, Dalton Hall and the Hothams, Farnley and the Fawkes family, Harewood and the Lascelles, Heslington and the Earls of Richmond, Hazlewood and the Vavasours, Methley and the Saviles, Nun Appleton the Prioresses and Nuns, Nostal and the Winns, Newburgh and the Wombwells, Newton and the Fairfaxes, Ripley and the Ingilbys, Swillington and the Lowthers, Skipton and the Cliffords, Studley and The De Greys, Templenewsam and the Knight Templars, Upleatham and the Bruces and Zetlands, Wentworth and the Straffords, Wilton and the Bulmers.
The above comprise twenty-five Chapters in Yorkshire Family History, the importance of which cannot be exaggerated, as the families whose history is given are amongst the most prominent in England's Story.
A History of the Bramham Moor Hunt.By William Scarth Dixon, author of "A History of the York and Ainsty Hunt." With twenty-five full-page Illustrations, reproducing portraits of many famous Members of the Hunt and the three important plates originally painted by David Dalby, also a frontispiece, an original portrait of the late George Lane Fox, Esq., the Master. Large 4to £1 11 6.
The History of the York and Ainsty Hunt.By William Scarth Dixon, author of "A History of the Bramham Moor Hunt," "In the North Countree," &c., &c., with twenty reproductions of Portraits of Masters, Huntsmen, Special Meets, Favourite Hounds, Old Prints, &c., &c. Published at £1 1 0. Also a large paper edition at £2 2 0 nett.
"A valuable acquisition to every Sporting Library.""A book which no sport-loving Yorkshireman should be without."
"A valuable acquisition to every Sporting Library."
"A book which no sport-loving Yorkshireman should be without."
The Heraldry of York Minster.A Key to the History of its Builders and Benefactors as shown in its stained glass windows and in the carved work in stone. By The Very Rev. A. P. Purey-Cust, D.D., F.S.A., Dean of York. 2 Vols. large 4to. £6 6 0
The Illustrations embrace twenty full-page Plates, Emblazoned in Heraldic Colours, reproducing the Arms of the Principal Persons who have been identified with the Minster, either as Builders or Benefactors; the four hundred and thirty pages of Text contain a wealth of historic illustration of the rise, development and vicissitudes of important Yorkshire Families, and over 250 Black and White Illustrations.
The Illustrations embrace twenty full-page Plates, Emblazoned in Heraldic Colours, reproducing the Arms of the Principal Persons who have been identified with the Minster, either as Builders or Benefactors; the four hundred and thirty pages of Text contain a wealth of historic illustration of the rise, development and vicissitudes of important Yorkshire Families, and over 250 Black and White Illustrations.
Yorkshire Guide.A Handbook for Tourists in Yorkshire and complete History of the County, compiled by W. Wheater, author of "Historic Mansions of Yorkshire." 220 Illustrations in the Text. 2 Vols. small 4to. 10/6 nett.
Robin Hood and the Curtall Fryer.The Text written in Early English Style with decorative Initials, Head and Tail-Pieces and Borders and numerous full-page Drawings illustrating the moving incidents in the Old Ballad. Illustrated and described by M. Hinscliff, Esq. 5/- nett.
The Historie of the King's Manour House of York.By R. Davies, F.S.A. Illustrated with Etchings by A. Buckle, B.A. Published at 5/- nett.
Lyrics and Sonnets of Northern Lands.Translated from the Danish by A. Buckle, B.A. and Illustrated with Etchings and Mezzotints by the author. Small 4to. 7/6 nett.
The above is dedicated by special permission to Queen Alexandra who, in graciously accepting a copy expressed her "warm appreciation of the author's skill, as Translator and Etcher."
The above is dedicated by special permission to Queen Alexandra who, in graciously accepting a copy expressed her "warm appreciation of the author's skill, as Translator and Etcher."
Yorkshire by the Sea.Notes Historical, Topographical and Descriptive, by George Radford, M.A., author of "Rambles by Yorkshire Rivers." With twelve Etchings and twenty-six Drawings in the Text, by J. A. Symington. 10/6 nett.
Yorkshire Etchings and Sonnets.By A. Buckle, B.A., author of "Lyrics and Sonnets of Northern Lands," &c. 10/- nett.
The Etchings represent well-known places in Yorkshire such as St. Hilda's Whitby, Kirkham Priory, Lastingham, St. Mary's Abbey, Kirkstall, Richmond Castle, York Minster, Flambro', Rievaulx, Hudswell, Sinnington, St. Olave's; and exquisite stretches of scenery on the Wharfe and Esk.
The Etchings represent well-known places in Yorkshire such as St. Hilda's Whitby, Kirkham Priory, Lastingham, St. Mary's Abbey, Kirkstall, Richmond Castle, York Minster, Flambro', Rievaulx, Hudswell, Sinnington, St. Olave's; and exquisite stretches of scenery on the Wharfe and Esk.
History of the Parish Church, Leeds, from the earliest known period down to the present time, with an account of the antient Pillar or Cross found in the walls of the late edifice. By the late Major R. W. Moore. With 14 Illustrations. 2/- nett.
Church and Town for Fifty Years.(Leeds 1841-1891): A Memorial of the Festival holden in the Parish Church, Leeds, July 12th to 19th, 1891. Edited by the Rev. C. G. Lang, M.A., now Archbishop of York. 3/6 nett.
An interesting feature of this book is that it contains a fac-simile reproduction of the original advowson, with what is left of the seal. The book contains a short history of the Church, a full account of the various Jubilee functions, and the verbatim reports of the sermons preached.
An interesting feature of this book is that it contains a fac-simile reproduction of the original advowson, with what is left of the seal. The book contains a short history of the Church, a full account of the various Jubilee functions, and the verbatim reports of the sermons preached.
An Architect's Sketch Book at Home and Abroad.By William H. Thorp, Associate and Graduate of the Royal Institute of British Architects, sometime Hon. Sec. of Leeds Architectural Society. Seventy-five Illustrations with Descriptive Letter-press. Large 4to. Edition limited to 400 copies and nearly all sold. £1 1 0 nett.
Yorkshire Stories Re-told.By James Burnley, author of "West Riding Sketches," &c., &c. Crown 8vo. Cloth boards, 330 pages. 3/6 nett.
Records of the Parish of Whitkirk.By the late Rev. George Moreton Platt, M.A., and John William Morkill, M.A. Illustrated by thirty-two Drawings made by J. A. Symington and J. W. Morkill. Large 4to. £1 1 0 nett.
This is a most interesting book of Local History introducing a complete account of many important families, who have been or are located here, principal among them being The Smeatons, The Grays, The Totties, Mores, Manstons, Howards, Wilsons, and Nelthorpes, as well as an account of the Manors of Roundhay, Newland and Seacroft, and a full century of Baptisms, Weddings and Burials.
This is a most interesting book of Local History introducing a complete account of many important families, who have been or are located here, principal among them being The Smeatons, The Grays, The Totties, Mores, Manstons, Howards, Wilsons, and Nelthorpes, as well as an account of the Manors of Roundhay, Newland and Seacroft, and a full century of Baptisms, Weddings and Burials.
Leeds Parish Church: Saint Peter's at Leeds.Being an account Historical and Descriptive. By the late James Rusby, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and Edited by Rev. J. G. Simpson, D.D., Canon of St. Paul's, late Principal of the Leeds Clergy School. Very fully Illustrated by Herbert Railton. 330 pages, large 4to. Cloth boards, gilt top, &c. Price £2 2 0 nett.
A History of St. Aidan's Church(Bishop Woodford Memorial). Compiled by the Rev. R. M. Nicholls, M.A. Crown 8vo., 100 pages, with 10 full-page illustrations printed on antique paper, limited to 200 copies. Price 2/6 nett.
Yorkshire Anecdotes: or Remarkable Incidents in the Lives of Celebrated Yorkshire Men and Women.By the Rev. R. V. Taylor, B.A. Author of the "Worthies and Churches of Leeds," &c., &c. 2 Vols. Crown 8vo. Cloth boards. 7/6 nett.
Page 6 tenour as in original
Pages 8, 37, 38, 207, 291: Inconsistent spelling of Praepositors/Præpositors/Prepositors/prepositors as in original
Page 10, 220 Variable capitalisation of Sub-Target as in original
Page 20 School-masters standardised to Schoolmasters
Page 25 Chapter title 1553-1592. as in original, differs from table of contents 1553-1599.
Page 59, 193 Variable spelling of summarised/summarized as in original
Page 63 ninteenth corrected to nineteenth
Page 105 twenth-ninth corrected to twenty-ninth
Page 107 philsophical corrected to philosophical
Page 135 rebuilding standardised to re-building
Page 137 Duplicate of removed in Fellows of of Queen's College
Page 146 he corrected to be in And it may be that money was taken
Page 147: Hyphenation of Kay-Shuttleworth in illustration caption as in original, inconsistent with text
Page 148 rebuilt standardised to re-built
Page 161 aud corrected to and in "the boarding arrangements, and he condemned"
Page 166 responsibilites corrected to responsibilities
Page 209 School-yard standardised to Schoolyard
Page 239 tenemcnta corrected to tenementa in Terre et tenementa dicte nuper
Page 243 Gugernatores corrected to Gubernatores in Et quod iidem Gugernatores
Page 249 successsoribus corrected to successoribus in heredibus et successsoribus nostris
Page 250 , as in original in eorundem ut prefertur, Ac
Page 266 Variable hyphenation of herein(-)after as in original
Page 272 if he is admitted as a border as in original
Page 288 Hasebrig corrected to Haselrig in index entry for Haselrig, Sir Arthur
Page 289 lemyng not capitalised, as in original