Parish Records of York, All Saints, Pavement
Finding Aid PR PARISH RECORDS (on deposit) YORK Now Deanery of City of York
ALL SAINTS, PAVWENT
Y/ASP 1 - 11 Parish Registers [see also 19-20,22-24,36,70-71,79] 1 Register baptisms 1554-1690 marriages 1555-1690 burials 1554-1690 burials in church 1643-1690 (p. 113 contains list of minister's dues c.1680)
2 Register baptisms 1690-1738 marriages 1690-1738 burials 1690-1738 • burials in church 1690-1792
3 Register marriages 1754-1795
4 Register baptisms 1795-1812 marriages 1795-1812 (contains terrier for 1809)
5 Register baptisms 1813-1838
6 Register baptisms 1838-1885
7 Register marriages 1813-1837
8 Register marriages 1837-1915
9 Register marriages 1915-1923
10 Register marriages 1923-1934
11 Register burials 1807-1844
12 Register of affidavits of burials in woollen, 1678-1718, and of collections upon briefs, 1713-1733. Contains a loose sheet with list of births of children not christened, 1.702-1706
13 Terrier 1861 (bound volume)
1.4 Miscellaneous papers
1 terrier 1716
2 terrier n. d. (late 18th c.)
3 note on lands belonging to the parish for charitable uses
4 four marriage licences, 1926-1932
15 Cony of faculty for sale of part of churchyard to the Corporation for street widening 4 May 1906
16 Terrier and inventory early 20th century
Continued PR PARISH RECORDS (on deposit) (continued)
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Y/ASP 17 Miscellaneous papers concerning parish charities
1 rough notes taken from various terriers, mostly concerning charities
2 rough lists of charitable bequests
3 probate copy of will of John Brooke, of York, merchant 1. April/23 April 1611
4 copy of clause from unidentified will
5 certificate of exoneration of land tax 16 December 1.814
6 copy court roll: manor of prebend of Strensall admission of Rev. William Flower, rector of All Saints, Pavement, in succession to Rev.Eftward Bracken, deceased, to two closes in parish of Strensall 17 June 1816
7 copy of the accounts of the parish estate in St Saviour's Place 1893
8 rough notes on sale of certain plots of land n.d. (Cattle Fair, Fisher ate, Tadcaster, Burton Lane)
9 three receipted bills for repairs and decoration of parish property 1913
10 notes of yearly rental of Peasholme Green estate 1917-1920
1' Charity Commissioners' notification of e,iquiry into certain parish charities 1911
12 Letter: Andrew C. Kay assistant-Commissioner to Canon Walton concerning the Commissioners' intentions 23 May 19'1
13 Letter and papers concerning the sale of property in Colliergate and St Saviour ate 1921-2
18 Miscellaneous parish papers
1. list of streets and places constituting the parish n.d.
2 description of communier plate n.d.
3 draft appeal for funds for restoration r1021?3
4 illustrated newspaper article by George Beason: Yorkshire Herald, 26 November 1921
5 offertory account 1862-3 PR PARISH RECORDS (on deposit) (continued)
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Y/ASP 6 file of official documents concerning duties on land values (Finance Act, 1910) 1914
7 letter from Bounty Office to the rector concerning dilapidations, with receipt for money sent 13 May 1925
19 Register baptisms 1739-1795 [see also 1-11, 22-24, marriages 1739-1754 36, 70-71, 79] burials 17394807 (contains copy of terrier 1786)
20 Pegister marriages 5 Dec. 1934 - 30 Jan. 1950
21 Churchwardens' accounts 1904-1961 [see also 81]
22-24 Registers of services
22 1925-1930
23 1943-1949
24 1950-1965
25-30 Papers concerning the church fabric [see also 82]
25 Alteration of the east end of the church 1781-1783
1 instructions for the alteration of the church 1781-1783 2 articles of agreement: Edward Stabler and others with Thomas Robinson: to take down part of front and build another 26 Sep. 1781 3 bond to keep covenants of above 26 Sep. 1781 4 minutes of Committee appointing Treasurer and Joiner 7 Feb. 1782 5,6 Thomas Brook's vouchers, receipted 8 Apr., 15 July 1782 7 minutes of Committee concerning a loan of £150 21 Nov. 1782 S estimate of Thomas Robinson for completing flooring 10 Jan. 1782 9 estimate of joiner's work for altar and railing 20 Jan. 1783 10 minutes of Committee concerning position of pulpit etc. 10 Feb. 1783 11 certificate that Thomas Robinson, mason, has completed work on the altar 13 Feb. 1783
Continued PR PARISH RECORDS (on de5osit) (continued)
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Y/ASP 25-20 Papers concerning the church fabric (continued)
26 New burial ground
1 resolution of Committee to raise a subscription for the purchase of the Herb Market from the Corporation n.d. [c.1790]
faculty to take in former Herb Market as additional burial ground 8 Aug. 1792
3 John Hay's account for obtaining faculties 1789-1702
4 Townend Volley's account with feoloes, receipted 14 Jan. 1703
5 charges of consecration of burial ground, receipted 20 Apr. 1793
27 Faculty for removing galleries, re-pewing and other interior alterations 2 Aug. 1848
28 List of subscribers to renovation fund n.d.
29 Drawing of proposed praying desks by Drierley Symes and Leckenby Oct. 1955
20 The organ
1,2 letters from J.W. Walker re Maintenance contracts 2 Jan. 1961
3,4 details for rebuilding the organ 16 Apr. 1962 15 July 1963
31 Miscellaneous
1 Order in Council closing burial grounds in the city of York 11 Dec. 1854
Order in Council uniting benefices of All Saints Pavement and St Crux with St Saviour and St Sampson with Holy Trinity, King's Court 23 May 1969
3 leaflet on church of All Saints, Pavement, for visitors [printed] n.d.
4 the Office for the admission of a priest to cure of Souls; diocese of York [printed] n.d.
5 Annual Service of the Company of Merchant Taylors of the City of York [printed] 21 June 1967
Continued PR PARISH RECORDS (on deposit) (continued) YORK ALL SAINTS, PAVEMENT (continued)
Y/ASP 32-35 Accounts 32 mortgage redemption account 42, 44 Clifton 1957-1963 33 audited balance sheets 1955-1965 34 vouchers 1960-1967 35 miscellaneous 1 bank statements 1960-1964 2 paid cheques 1961-1967 3 cheque stubs 1962-1967 4 paying in books 1962-1967 5 freewill offering fund 1957-1967
36 Register of banns 1870-1926 37 Overseers' of the poor; monthly assessments 1823-1826 [and] churchwardens' accounts 1846-1904
38 Vestry minutes 1911-1921 [and] minutes of the Church Restoration Committee 1921-1922
39 Register of apprentices 1807-1838 40 Newspaper cuttings' book containing sermons by Canon John Watson 1902-1907 [and] a newspaper account of a lecture by George Benson on the history of All Saints Pavement from 1080-1914
41 Parochial Church Council minute book 1931-1949 42 Parish correspondence 1974-1979 [not available for consultation]
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Nos. 1-14 deposited by the Rev. F.J. Mann, 44 Clifton, York May 1966 Nos. 15-18 were found among Canon Harrison's papers 1966 and transferred from the Minster Library in Jan. 1969; item 18/5, also transferred at the same date was from box BB25 Nos. 19-35 deposited by the Rev. J.H. Armstrong, The Rectory, Sutton on Derwent Dec. 1971 Nos. 36-40 deposited by the Rev. Canon J.H. Armstrong, Sutton/Derwent Sep. 1972 Nos. 41-42 deposited by the Rev. Canon J.H. Armstrong, York June 1982 PR PARISH RECORDS (on deposit) (continued)
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Y/ASP 43 Electoral rolls and applications 1920-1978 with certificate of numbers on electoral roll 1986 44 List of members of Parochial Church Council 1970 and of the feoffees of St Crux 1971
45 Printed guide to the church (annotated) and printed leaflet on the church and the associated Gilds and Companies (3 copies); typescript notes on the history of the church
46 Printed service sheet for the re-dedication of the pulpit by the Archdeacon of York 1979 (2 copies)
47-60 Service sheets 47 1972 48 1973 49 1974 50 1975 51 1976 52 1977 53 1978 54 1979 55 1980 56 1981 57 1982 58 1983 59 1984 60 1985 61 Form of tender for church roof repairs 1980
62 Correspondence, papers and catalogues relating to sale of church silver 1973-1974
63 Correspondence, plans, estimates and other papers relating to the appeal for, erection and maintenance of new rectory in St Andrewgate, York 1973-1984
64-65 Sequestration papers 64 accounts, correspondence and papers relating to sequestration of benefice 1957 65 accounts, correspondence and papers relating to sequestration of benefice 1971-1973
66 Plan of alterations to parish boundaries 1975
67 Statistical return 1968
68 Letter and drawing for church notice boards 1980
69 Form of service of thanksgiving, Guild of Surveyors 1979
Nos. 43-46 deposited by Canon J. Armstrong, All Saints Rectory, York Aug. 1984 Nos. 47-61 deposited by Canon J. Armstrong, All Saints Rectory, York Jan. 1986 Nos. 62-69 deposited by Canon J. Armstrong, All Saints Rectory, York Feb. 1986 continued PR PARISH RECORDS (on deposit) (continued)
YORK ALL SAINTS, PAVEMENT (continued) Y/ASP 70-71 Registers [see also 1-11, 19-20, 22-24, 36,79] 70 marriages 1950-1977 71 services 1965-1981
72 Sunday service papers 1986
73 Pastoral circular from incumbet to Friends of All Saints Pavement 1982
74-75 Papers relating to St Crux church hall 74 newspaper cutting on restoration programme n.d. [1977] 75 craftsmanship award to F. Parker for restoration of the monument 76 Parish Church Council minute book 1949-1977
77 Annual reports; Company of Merchant Adventurers 1968/9 - 1977/8
78 Order in Ccuncil: Pastoral Scheme for the union of the parish of All Saints, Pavement with Saint Crux, York and the parish of York, Saint Mary Castiegate, with York Saint Michael Spurriergate to form the new parish of All Saints, Pavement with Saint Crux and Saint Michael Spurriergate, York; the redundancy of the parish of Saint Michael Spurriergate, York; and the appropriation of the parish church of Saint Michael Spurriergate to Saint Michael-le-Belfrey, York 21 July 1987
79 Marriage register 1979-1987 [see also 1-11, 19-20, 22-24, 36, 70-71] 80 Envelope, formerly containing PR Y/ASP. 87 with pencilled notes of charges for weddings, funerals, etc. on back c.1927
81 Churchwardens [see also 21] papers relating to dispute between All Saints and St Peter the Little over rates levied for repairs to All Saints Pavement 1827-1828 1 opinion, unsigned and undated [possibly Mr Nicoll, Aug. 1827, as mentioned in PR Y/ASP. 81/6] 2 opinion of J. Addams, Doctors Commons 10 June 1828 3 opinion of Herbert Jenner, Doctors Commons 25 July 1828 4 copy of the Union deed of All Saints Pavement and St Peter the Little (1585) c.1828 5 copy of a memorandum of Agreement between All Saints Pavement and St Peter the Little (1598) c.1828 continued Nos. 70-77 deposited by Rev. Canon Armstrong, All Saints Rectory, York Dec. 1986 No. 78 deposited by Rev. Canon Armstrong, All Saints Rectory, York Oct. 1987 No. 79 deposited by Rev. Canon Armstrong, All Saints Rectory, York Aug. 1989 PR PARISH RECORDS (on deposit) (continued)
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Y/ASP 81 Churchwardens (continued) 6 account of expenses incurred on behalf of the church- wardens of All Saints Pavement July 1827 - 28 July 1828
82-86 Church fabric [see also 25-30] 82 papers concerning major rebuilding of tower, lantern tower, clevestory and south aisle of church 1836-1838 1 contract between Mr Joseph Buckley and his sureties and Mr Edwd. Gibson and the other feoffees 20 June 1836 2 letters from John Harper, architect, to the feoffees authorising payments to be made to Joseph Buckley 3 items 1837 - 1838 3 accounts of tradesmen employed on the rebuilding 13 items 1836-1838 [see also PR Y/ASP F12/91 and possibly F12/89]
83 items concerning church clock 1896-1916 1 contract with particulars of construction between G.J.F. Newey ad the feoffees 6 Aug. 1896; with copies of 6 letters of recommendation from customers 1896 2 accounts from Charles Heselwood for winding and maintenance of clock 3 items 1906-1908 3 note from C.M. Brown [one of the feoffees] noting that in future the firm of Newey [see PR Y/ASP. 83/1] will be responsible for clock 14 Jan. 1908 4 accounts from G.J.F. Newey [aee PR Y/ASP. 83/1] for reconstruction, winding and maintenance of clock 11 items 1908-1916
84 proposed lighting of church 1902 1 quotation and conditions of contract from Ernest Scott and Mountain, Ltd., Close Works, Newcastle on Tyne 22 Sep. 1902 2 estimate from John Naylor and Sons 6 Oct. 1902 3 tender and specification from C. Pepper, 85 Micklegate, York c.1902
85 maintenance of and repairs to church 1 tradesmens' accounts, estimates and receipts 24 items 1904-1906 [see also PR Y/ASP. F12/73] 2 letter from C.M.B. [Charles Maltby Brown, one of the feoffees] to Mr Thackray [?], regarding unauthorised work being done in the church 7 June 1911
86 insurance of church 1 receipts for insurance premiums 6 items 1907-1915 2 interim protection note re war risks insurance 1 item 24 Aug. 1915
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PR Y/ASP 87 Incumbent List of names of rectors of St Peter the Little, All Saints Pavement and St Crux, 13th century — 1925
88-89 Vestry
88 Minute book 1854-1910
89 Application for the post of bell-ringer and organ blower from John Joseph Laurence 14 March [19]08 [found inside PR Y/ASP 88]
90 The Lantern: newsletter of All Saints, Pavement issues nos. 8-28, 30-34, 36 (June / July 1986 — Feb. / Mar. 1991)
91 Account book for All Saints with St Crux and St Saviour's 1962-1974
92 Account book for Poor Law Union, 1848-1889, including copy of a letter from Assistant Secretary of the Poor Law Board, dated 4 Sept. 1858.
93 Register of banns of marriage, 1823-1843
94 Vestry Book, 1931 —1987
95 Papers relating to "Tireman's Gift", 1991-1996, a charity started 1692 allowing money for bread for the poor every Sunday and £1 a year for the minister for preaching an anniversary sermon. The source of the gift was a rentcharge on property.
96 Replies, correspondence and programmes concerning archdeacons' visitations, 1971-1992
97 Terriers and inventories, 1975, 1997
98 Parish inspection report, 1991
99 Correspondence and notes concerning church expenses, 1984-1994
100 Correspondence concerning repairs to the Pipe organ, 1991
80-89 deposited Aug. 1990; 90 deposited Dec. 1991; 91-95 deposited 1999; 96-115 deposited 2000
Borthwick Institute of Historical Research, York.
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Y/ASP 101 PCC Minute Book, 1977-1992 [see also 41, 76]
102 Correspondence relating to access to the Hungate churchyard, 1991-1992
103 Estate accounts for the estate of Harold Lee, who left a bequest to the church, 1997.
104 Report on repairs to All Saints, originally prepared for the York Civic Trust, 1978.
105 Correspondence and faculty relating to the installation of a statue of the Virgin Mary and a grave cover, 1996.
106 List of names associated with All saints, including benefaction boards, memorial plates and gravestones, [c.1980]
107 Insurance valuation, 1997.
108 Correspondence concerning the transfer of bells from Christ Church, King's Square, to the York Bell Fund, 1996.
109 Memorial Service sheets for Francis John Man, 1973, and Angelo Raine, 1962, rectors of All Saints.
110 Service sheet for the institution and induction of David Michael Porter, 1991.
111 Video of All Saints and St Crux, 30 minutes, [April 1987]
112 Negative by E. Risdale Tate of Barden Chantry, 1884.
113 Original watercolour of All Saints 1899 by Mabel Leaf, correspondence and newspaper cuttings concerning its identification, 1995
114 Photographs of statues by Charles Gurney, at the high altar {replacements for those stolen in 1995), 1998.
115 Order in council creating a new benefice, 1997.
Nos. 96-115 deposited 2000
Borthwick Institute of Historical Research, York.
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116 Purchase of rectory / new rectory accounts, 1957-1976. PCC deposit accounts 1977-1980.
117 Charity Accounts, 1904-1975
118 List of friends of All Saints Pavement, giving to church by envelope scheme, 1971-1973.
119 Correspondence relating to church finances, 1968-1975
120 Correspondence relating to the closure of the Charity of Rev. Josiah Crofts; the Charity of Eleanor Vause Walker; the Charity of Alderman Stephen Watson and St Michael Spurriergate's United Charity, including final accounts, 1 February 1999 — 18 July 2000.
121 Papers relating to Eleanor Vause Walker's charity, established 1911 for the relief of the poor in winter. Including detailed charity reports, statements of account and correspondence, May 1991 — July 2000.
122 Papers relating to Rev Josiah Croft's charity, established 1866 for the relief of the deserving poor in the parish of St Saviour. Including detailed charity reports, statements of account and correspondence, February 1996 — July 2000.
123 Papers relating to Alderman Stephen Watson's charity, established 1743 to benefit 6 poor men in the City of York. Including detailed charity reports, statements of account and correspondence, November 1991 — July 2000.
124 Papers relating to St Michael Spurriergate's United Charity, established for the relief of the distressed in the City of York. Including detailed charity reports, statements of account and correspondence, January 1986 — July 2000.
125 Plaque recording thanks to Frederick Ellison Burridge for service as a churchwarden and treasurer of the church, Nov. 1956.
126 Invitation to unveiling and dedication the West Window by the Dean of York, 24th Nov. 1957.
120-124 Deposited October 2000; 125-126 deposited Nov. 2000
Borthwick Institute of Historical Research, York.
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139 Papers supporting ownership of St Crux Hall and Yard by the Rector and Churchwardens of All Saints Pavement including St Crux Parish Room and Mission Ground account book 1889- 1958, and correspondence. Advice and further advice by the Diocesan Registrar to the effect that the Rector and Churchwardens do have the title. Acceptance of this advice by the Steward of the Feoffees of St Crux on behalf of the Feoffees. [see PR. Y/CR.F14 for similar papers]
140 Papers relating to the Mystery Plays 1998
141 Annual Reports and receipts for the 1990s
1/Financial Receipts for 1990, 1992-96 inc Treasurers Report
2/ Annual Reports for 1997-2001. Includes booklet detailing how the report should be completed.
3/ Church wardens reports 1998-March 2002
4/ Rectors Annual Report 1992, 1994-2000
5/Agendas and minutes for vestry and parochial meetings 1997- 2001
142 Changes to fabric of the church building (see also 25-30 & 82)
1/ Application for funding from the European Commission (1995). Part of a pilot project to conserve European architectural heritage includes photographs and slides.
2/Appeals for funding and correspondence relating to donations for restoration work. 1994-95.
3/Correspondence with English Heritage and various contractors regarding the financial costs of the restoration work. 1997-98.
4/Application to deposit church plate in Treasury. July 1998.
5/ One Packet of photographs and negatives showing exterior and interior views of the church. Not dated. (1990s?)
no. 139 deposited 2002. no 140-142 deposited 2003
Borthwick Institute of Historical Research, York.
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PR Y/ASP 6/Correspondence with the Architect (Robert J Agar) (Instructions and quotes.) Includes plans for interiors. Also associated contractors quotes/co stings.1992- 1996.Correspondence and interim report on archaeological excavations 1992-1995.
7/ Correspondence relating to the legal issues surrounding the restoration of the church 1994-1998. Includes Diocesan correspondence and dialogue re re-siting of the font,
8/Quotation for cleaning of the clock tower mechanism (1997)
9/Correspondence pertaining to refurbishment of the bells 1996-1998
10/Correspondence and plans pertaining to refurbishment of the vestry 1998.
11/Correspondence for reinstatement of the tower light and associated electrical works .1998
12/Documents pertaining to damage to the church organ during restoration works. Quotes for repairs and the subsequent legal battle to recover costs. 1996-2001
13/Documents pertaining to damage to the Altar frontal by contractors. 1996.
14/Correspondence relating to the theft of statues. 1995-97.
15/Application for a faculty to undertake minor works to the fabric of All Saints 2000-2002. Includes survey report, architects drawings and correspondence.
143 Old Bibles belonging to the church. Published:
/1 1789
/2 1813
/3 1842
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PR Y/ASP 146 File containing leaflets/tourist information on the churches of York [1974-89], including early souvenir guides [1925, 1927]
147 Notes dealing with the history of All Saints, Pavement and St Crux [1980-1986]
148 William Haughton Educational Foundation papers, 1968-2004
Borthwick Institute of Historical Research, York.
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