C DMM Hull Museums Collection of Books and Papers 1650-1950

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C DMM Hull Museums Collection of books and papers 1650-1950

Historical Background: The origins of Hull's Museums lie in the work of the Hull Literary and Philosophical Society and their museum, the Royal Institution on Albion Street. The museum was passed to the Corporation in 1900. Under the enthusiastic drive and direction of curator, Thomas Sheppard, Hull's museums grew throughout the early 20th century and remain an important part of Hull's cultural heritage. For the historical and biographical background for the individuals, firms and organisations within the collection, see each specific entry

Custodial history: Transferred from Hull Museums. Many of these items have a museum deposit reference number beginning with the letters 'DB'. This refers to a day book which was an inventory that Thomas Sheppard, former director of Hull Museums, used. This book was kept in the stores in Albion Street and was destroyed during WWII. Some other records have a museum reference number prefixed 'R'. C DMM/13/11 had previously been catalogued as C DEM/57

Description: Books and papers relating to 69 individuals, firms and organisations

Arrangement: C DMM/1 The Hull Anti Mill Society C DMM/2 Hull Subscription Mill Society Ltd C DMM/3 The Hull Flax and Cotton Mill Co. C DMM/4 The Hull Peoples Public House C DMM/5 Hull General Cemetery Co. C DMM/6 Beverley General Cemetery Co. C DMM/7 Prospect Picture House (Hull) Ltd C DMM/7 Hull Glass Company C DMM/9 Humber Flint Glass Works C DMM/10 The Public Rooms, Hull C DMM/11 Holy Trinity Church, Hull C DMM/12 East Yorkshire Antiquarian Society C DMM/13 The Hull School of Music C DMM/14 The Hull Literary and Philosophical Society, including the Subscription Library and the Royal Institution C DMM/15 Hull Botanic Garden C DMM/16 Hull Botanic Garden Co. Ltd C DMM/17 Hull Zoological Gardens C DMM/18 Hull and East Riding College Ltd C DMM/19 Kingston College, Hull C DMM/20 Hull and East Riding Proprietory School C DMM/21 Hull Grammar School C DMM/22 Kingston Cotton Mill Co. C DMM/23 Hull Union Building Co. C DMM/24 Hessle Gas Company C DMM/25 The Hull Guardian Society for the Protection of Trade C DMM/26 The Royal Infirmary, Hull C DMM/27 Thomas Harrison of Benningholme, East Riding C DMM/28 Sir Coventry Payne, Bart. C DMM/29 David Davis, 2 Palsgrove Place, Temple, Hornsey C DMM/30 The Fortunate (Friendly) Society C DMM/31 The Female Trafalagar (Friendly) Society 1 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers

C DMM/32 The Amicable (Friendly) Society C DMM/33 Hull District of the United Ancient Order of Druids C DMM/34 The Minerva Lodge of Freemasons, Hull C DMM/35 Hull Benefit Building Society C DMM/36 The Victoria Permanent Building Society C DMM/37 Beverley Permanent Building Society C DMM/38 The Union Permanent and Provident Benefit Building Society C DMM/39 The British Association for the Advancement of Science C DMM/40 Hull Church of England Sunday School Association C DMM/41 Wycliffe Congregational Church, Anlaby Road, Hull C DMM/42 Hull Savings Bank C DMM/43 The Hull and County Bank Ltd C DMM/44 Peases Old Bank, Hull C DMM/45 Church Congress, Hull C DMM/46 Providence Chapel, Hull C DMM/47 Hull and Sculcoates Dispensary C DMM/48 Certificates given to Benjamin Boulter by the Hull Dispensary for Diseases of the Eye and Ear C DMM/49 Charity for the Relief of Poor Lying-In Women at Kingston upon Hull C DMM/50 Christ Church Infants School, Hull C DMM/51 Victoria Hospital for Sick Children, Hull C DMM/52 Hull Blind Institution C DMM/53 Hull and East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Institution for the Deaf and Dumb C DMM/54 Yorkshire School for the Blind C DMM/55 University College of Hull C DMM/56 Queens Theatre, Hull C DMM/57 Tarran Works of Hull C DMM/58 The Hull College C DMM/59 Yorkshire Museum C DMM/60 Letter from A.J. Geves to his parents, Mr and Mrs Geves of Hallgate, Doncaster C DMM/61 Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Bankers, Merchants and Traders Association C DMM/62 Sculcoates Association for the Prosecution of Felons C DMM/63 Papers relating to Hull Dock Co. C DMM/64 Hull Board of Health C DMM/65 Hull Irish National Club C DMM/66 Receipts issued to William Ashton of Hull C DMM/67 Hull Barnsley and West Riding Junction Railway Company papers of Henry Baynes C DMM/68 Letters addressed to Albert Rollitt, Mayor of Hull C DMM/69 Humber Bridge Bill C DMM/70 Legal Documents for land in Hull and Cottingham

Extent: 8 boxes

Related material: For more details on the history of the museums in Hull and their creators please see the Hull Museuems Collections website at http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/museumcollections/collections/theme.php?irn=511

Access conditions: Access will be granted to any accredited reader

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Language: English apart from C DMM/70/2 which is in Latin

C DMM/1 The Hull Anti Mill Society 1849-1872 9 items

Historical Background: The Hull Anti Mill Society had been founded in 1795 due to the high price of flour in the 1790s. Groups of local subscribers and benefactors funded the mills as a means of producing high quality flour at almost cost price. It continued into the late 19th century. It was situated on Holderness Road

Related material: Building plans at C TAB15-17 and letters involving the Corporation at TCC/1 can be accessed via the name and street index cards in the searchroom. Details of financial dealings with Rose Down and Thompsons are located at DBR/741. An article on the mill by Joyce Bellamy can be found in the Journal of the East Yorkshire Local History Society, Spring 1985 p15. (Reference L9.5)

C DMM/1/1 Rules of the Hull Anti Mill Society 1849 1 item

C DMM/1/2 Rules of the Hull Anti Mill Society 1867 1 item

C DMM/1/3 Rules of the Hull Anti Mill Society 1872 Museum reference DB5/48 (R68) 1 item

C DMM/1/4 Share certificate for the Hull Anti Mill Society n.d. Number 1353 in the name of John Wilson. Museum reference DB7/52 1 item

C DMM/1/5 Share certificate for the Hull Anti Mill Society n.d. Number 1421 in the name of Charles Palmer Gibson. Museum reference DB364/4 1 item

C DMM/1/6 Share certificate for the Hull Anti Mill Society n.d. Number 1470 in the name of William Blenkin Harrison 1 item

C DMM/1/7 Share certificate for the Hull Anti Mill Society n.d. Number 2898 in the name of Charles Farrah 1 item

C DMM/1/8 Share certificate for the Hull Anti Mill Society n.d. Number 38921 in the name of Charles Connor 1 item

C DMM/1/9 Share certificate for the Hull Anti Mill Society n.d. Number 42222 in the name of Arthur John Watkinson 1 item

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C DMM/2 Hull Subscription Mill Society Ltd 1888 10 items

Historical Background: The Hull Subscription Mill Society Ltd had been founded in 1800 due to the high price of flour in the 1790s for those who could not afford the price of the Hull Anti Mill Society. Groups of local subscribers and benefactors funded the mills as a means of producing high quality flour at almost cost price. It was situated on Dansom Lane and continued into the late 19th century

Related material: Details of financial dealings with Rose Down and Thompsons can be found at DBR/741. There are also references in Walton's Scrapbook, Vol. 9 p79 (reference L9.7081)

C DMM/2/1 Rules of the Hull Subscription Mill Society Ltd 1888 Museum reference R69 1 item

C DMM/2/2 Share certificate for the Hull Subscription Mill n.d. Society Ltd Number 296 in the name of Margaret Thorley. Museum reference DB248/4 1 item

C DMM/2/3 Share certificate for the Hull Subscription Mill n.d. Society Ltd Number 324 in the name of Mary Anne Milner 1 item

C DMM/2/4 Share certificate for the Hull Subscription Mill n.d. Society Ltd Number 1492 in the name of William Ingram 1 item

C DMM/2/5 Share certificate for the Hull Subscription Mill n.d. Society Ltd Number 2359 in the name of Robert Collinson Museum reference DB751 1 item

C DMM/2/6 Share certificate for the Hull Subscription Mill n.d. Society Ltd Number 2735 in the name of Thomas Galfrey Museum reference DB559 1 item

C DMM/2/7 Pass card for the Hull Subscription Mill Society Ltd n.d. Number 324 in the name of M. A. Milner 1 item

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C DMM/2/8 Pass card for the Hull Subscription Mill Society Ltd n.d. Number 581 in the name of Wm Kirk Brown Museum reference DB535 1 item

C DMM/2/9 Pass card for the Hull Subscription Mill Society Ltd n.d. Number 2965 in the name of R. Hawkins Museum reference DB248/1 1 item

C DMM/2/10 Tokens for the Hull Subscription Mill Society Ltd n.d. Tokens for 1 (five) and 1/2 (six) Museum reference DB248/3 1 item

C DMM/3 The Hull Flax and Cotton Mill Co. 1836-1858 3 items

Historical Background: Hull Flax and Cotton Mill was located in the Groves area of Willimington in Hull in 1836 but had many problems and went into liquidation in 1857

Related material: A copy of the Deed of Settlement, (1836 and 1850) can be found at reference L677.1 with Statutes from 1841, whilst AGM details from 1859 can be found at L346

C DMM/3/1 Regulations for the formation of the Hull Flax and 23 Jul 1836 Cotton Mill Company Includes lists of shareholders stating the number of shares held by each 1 item

C DMM/3/2 Printed letter from Rose Blerkin to the Liquidator, 22 Sep 1855 directors and shareholders 1 item

C DMM/3/3 Letter to Messrs Freeth Rawson & Brown in 22 Sep 1858 Nottingham regarding The Hull Flax and Cotton Mill Company Forwarding a resolution made at a meeting of the Committee for Confirming Compromises held on the 11 October 1858; That the arrangement made by the liquadators to accept the sum of £9696.12s.10d. in full for the calls due from the estate of the late Mr John Youle, amounting to £10016.13s.10d. be approved by the Committee and confirm a mutual release being given to the Executor 1 item

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C DMM/4 The Hull Peoples Public House 1 Mar 1888 1 item

Historical Background: This was a temperance movement that provided hotels and cafes as an alternative to public houses. They owned 17 properties in Hull, on Hedon Road, St. John Street, Charlotte Street, Beverley Road, Paragon Street, Jameson Street and Little Queen Street

Related material: Building plans for premises owned by the Hull Peoples Public House Co. can be found at C TAB/16-18 and 20, and accessed through the street index in the searchroom. Correspondence can be found at C WT/302 and 563, C DPD/6/23 and C TCP/1/605 and C TCP/1/607. Other records include dealings with Rose, Down and Thompsons, engineers at C DBR/780. A print of the Wilberforce Café on St. John Street and examples of their crockery can be found in the Hull Museums collection. An article relating to the 13th Annual Meeting can be sourced in Hull News 31 May 1890 p2, whilst other references to the Peoples Public Houses can be found in Hull Times Index Vol. 3 for 1877- 1886, (p111)

C DMM/4: Seventh Annual Report and Balance Sheet

C DMM/5 Hull General Cemetery Co. 1845 2 items

Historical Background: The Hull General Cemetery Company was established in 1846. Their cemetery, which opened on Spring Bank in 1847, was privately operated until it closed in 1972 when it was taken over by the city council

Related material: See under reference C DBC for the main series of records relating to Hull General Cemetery Company through the street index in the searchroom. Plans can be found under the reference C TAB. An account of the formation of the cemetery in 1847 and a plan of the cemetery in 1853 can be found at L9.7, along with an item on the cemetery in the publication, ‘Notes Relating to Hull’ Vol. 3 p27-32. A copy of the Deed of Settlement is located at L614.6, whilst the Act to enlarge the cemetery is at L346

C DMM/5/1 Prospectus for the Hull General Cemetery Co. 12 Mar 1845 1 item

C DMM/5/2 Engraved view of the Hull General Cemetery n.d. c.1850s Viewed from the south east 1 item

C DMM/6 Beverley General Cemetery Co. 21 Jan 1859 1 item

Historical Background: Formed in 1858 after several of Beverley's cemeteries were closed, the company was wound up after only a year when a joint burial board was established by two parishes in the town

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C DMM/6: Notice of General meeting and proxy form

C DMM/7 Prospect Picture House (Hull) Ltd 1913 4 items

Historical Background: Located on Prospect Street, the cinema opened in 1913 and was destroyed in a bombing raid in 1941

Related material: Plans can be found at TAB/CB/64

C DMM/7/1 Prospectus for the Prospect Picture House, Hull 21 Oct 1913 1 item

C DMM/7/2 Perspective view of the Prospect Picture House, Hull n.d. c.1913 1 item

C DMM/7/3 Form of application for shares for the Prospect Picture n.d. c.1913 House, Hull 1 item

C DMM/7/4 Form of application for shares for the Prospect Picture n.d. c.1913 House, Hull 1 item

C DMM/8 Hull Glass Company 1846-1848 5 items

Historical Background: Hull Glass Company was situated on Glasshouse Row, Wilmington

Related material: An article on the company can be found in the Hull Times, dated 16 Oct 1926. The Deed of Settlement can also be located at L666.1

C DMM/8/1 Notice of subscribers meeting for the Hull Glass 23 Jan1846 Company Includes a list of names, addresses, occupations and holdings of the shareholders 1 item

C DMM/8/2 Deed of Settlement for the Hull Glass Company 1847 1 item

C DMM/8/3 Hull Glass Company balance sheet 30 Dec 1848 1 item

C DMM/8/4 Photograph of glass produced by the Hull Glass n.d. Company 1 item

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C DMM/8/5 Press cutting related to the Hull Glass Company n.d. 1 item

C DMM/9 Humber Flint Glass Works n.d. c.1850s 1 item

Historical Background: In 1851 the address of Charles Davenport & Co. on Lime Street was the same address for the Humber Flint Glass Works, that of Popple’s Wharf, Lime Street, Groves in Hull

C DMM/9: Price list of products

C DMM/10 The Public Rooms, Hull 1828-1834 3 items

Historical Background: Founded on Jarratt Street around 1830, it eventually became the Little Theatre, later Hull New Theatre

Related material: Plans relating to the Public Rooms can be found at C TAB/CB/56 with plans for the Little Theatre at C TAB/CB/17. A Statement of Proceedings concerning the erection of a suite of Public Rooms can be found at L725.83, with another copy of the Deed for Establishment at L725.8 and details of Benefit Concerts in 1834 at L780.73 and L785.1

C DMM/10/1 Deed for establishment of the company of proprietors 23 Apr 1834 of the Public Rooms, Hull 1 item

C DMM/10/2 Statement of the Public Rooms, Hull 1828 Includes drawings illustrating three alternative schemes 1 item

C DMM/10/3 Statement of the Public Rooms, Hull 1828 Includes drawings illustrating three alternative schemes 1 item

C DMM/11 Holy Trinity Church, Hull 1836-1900 14 items

Historical Background: The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity is regarded as the largest parish church in England. The present church had been established by 1285

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Related material: There are too many individual records relating to Trinity Church to be listed here. Many can be accessed through the name, street and card indexes at the History Centre or through the online catalogue. For example, at L.283 HOL are copies of 'Viewpoint', the parish magazine, the Churchwardens' Reports, details of services, a deed for 1839, and various appeals for funds. Copies of the general, baptism, marriage and burial Parish Registers for 1554-1892 are on microfilm. The main series of records for the Parish of Holy Trinity, Hull are kept at the East Riding Archives in Beverley under the reference PE/158

C DMM/11/1 Application and testimonial for the appointment of 1836 Thomas Galier section Holy Trinity Church, Hull 1 item

C DMM/11/2 Words and music performed at Holy Trinity Church, 28 Jun 1838 Hull For the coronation of Queen Victoria 1 item

C DMM/11/3 Rules of the Holy Trinity Literary Club May 1854 1 item

C DMM/11/4 Appeal for funds for the restoration of Holy Trinity 1859 Church, Hull Includes names of the committee, a statement by the committee and a report of George Gilbert Scott 1 item

C DMM/11/5 Order of a special service at Holy Trinity Church, Hull 23 Dec 1861 A testimonial or funeral 1 item

C DMM/11/6 Order of Service at Holy Trinity Church, Hull 10 Mar 1863 For the day of the marriage of the Edward, Prince of Wales. Museum reference DB445/1 1 item

C DMM/11/7 An invitation for the Vicar of Holy Trinity to attend tea 13 Aug 1878 at Humber Street School, Hull 1 item

C DMM/11/8 An appeal for funds for the restoration of the Old 1883-1884 Grammar School, Hull 1 item

C DMM/11/9 Prospectus for the Vicars Choir School, Hull 1883-1884 Held in the old grammar school 1 item

C DMM/11/10 Appeal for the Curates and Scripture Readers Fund Oct 1894 To finance assistant clergy and lay staff working in various parts of the Parish of Holy Trinity, Hull 1 item

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C DMM/11/11 Order of the Memorial Service for Rev. T.W. Mills, 7 Oct 1894 M.A. late vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Hull 1 item

C DMM/11/12 Programme for the Grand Indian Palace Bazaar, Hull 6-9 Oct 1896 Held at The Assembly Rooms 1 item

C DMM/11/13 Programme for the Grand Indian Palace Bazaar, Hull 6-9 Oct 1896 Held at The Assembly Rooms 1 item

C DMM/11/14 Handbook for the dedication of the new west screen May 1900 and organ at Holy Trinity Church, Hull Includes details of the organ and the recital programme 1 item

C DMM/12 East Yorkshire Antiquarian Society 1892 2 items

Historical Background: A local antiquarian T. Tindall Wildridge suggested the formation of such a society in 1892 and it was admitted into union with the Society of Antiquaries in London in 1893. The society was eventually taken over by the East Riding Historical Society in 1960

Related material: Under the reference C DMT is a large amount of material collected by T.Tindall Wildridge. Some copies of the Transactions of the society can be found on open access in the searchroom whilst a more complete series is available at L 9.5

C DMM/12/1 East Yorkshire Antiquarian Society 1892 Printed letter as to the formation of the society 1 item

C DMM/12/2 East Yorkshire Antiquarian Society 1892 Printed letter as to the formation of the society 1 item

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C DMM/13 The Hull School of Music 1896-1950 10 items

Historical Background: The Hull School of Music was founded by Mary Alice Shannah. She was born in 1863, the daughter of William Senyson, a missionary of the Sailor's Institute and Mary Alice, a 33 year old native of Wigan. She is first recorded as a teacher of music at the family home, 22 Reed Street, in 1892. By 1895, she had moved to 21, Storey Street. About this time she married William Henry Simpson who is not recorded locally before taking up residence at Storey Street. In 1898, the school was transferred to 55, Spring Bank. William appears to have left or died in the 1920s but Alice remained at Spring Bank until sometime between 1939 and 1945. During the 1920s she was living with one Phyllis Kirby Hewlett who left to get married in the 1930s. At this point, Alice was joined by Phyllis McGuire at Spring Bank who remained there until the school closed in the mid 1950s

C DMM/13/1 The Hull School of Music recital programme 6 Feb 1896 An 'Operatic Selection' 1 item

C DMM/13/2 The Hull School of Music recital programme 27 Jan 1898 An 'Operatic Recital' 1 item

C DMM/13/3 The Hull School of Music recital programme 27 Jan 1899 'Les Cloche de Corneville' 1 item

C DMM/13/4 The Hull School of Music recital programme 12 Nov 1903 'Rip van Winkell' 1 item

C DMM/13/5 The Hull School of Music recital programme 10 Nov 1904 'The Bohemian Girl' 1 item

C DMM/13/6 The Hull School of Music recital programme 18 Nov 1909 Includes: 'Daughter of the Regiment' and 'Coronation of William and Mary' 1 item

C DMM/13/7 The Hull School of Music recital programme 1 Jan 1913 Includes: 'Martha', 'The Bohemian Girl', 'Queensfest', 'Childrens Carnival No.3' and 'HSIYAntiques' 1 item

C DMM/13/8 The Hull School of Music 1 Jan 1913 Includes: 'Maritana', 'Dante' and Beatrice', 'Pagliacci' and the 'Childrens Carnival' 1 item

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C DMM/13/9 Testimonial presented to Madam Sharrah for the 1937 golden jubilee of the Hull School of Music 1 item

C DMM/13/10 Bulletin of the Hull Citizens Arts League advertising a Oct 1950 'Christians Interlude' by the Sharrah Drama Club 1 item

C DMM/13/11 Group of unidentified girls from the Hull School of n.d. early Music 20th cent. 1 item

C DMM/14 The Hull Literary and Philosophical Society 1837-1861 Including the Subscription Library and the Royal Institution 7 items

Historical Background: The Hull Literary and Philosophical Society was formed in 1822 following the example of other places such as Newcastle and Manchester. The society developed its own museum, library and organised lectures. In 1854 it purchased a site on Albion Street, which was called the Royal Institution, where it opened it's own museum. In 1900 however, the collection was passed to the City Council as it became too expensive for the society to maintain. In 1943 the building was bombed and much of the collection and library was lost. Some items were recovered though as part of the Phoenix Project in 1989. The Society continues to meet today

Related material: Other records can be found at C DSLP (1807-1937), C DSL (1822-1937) and at C DMX/323 (1888-1999). Further copies of the Annual Reports can be found at L374.23 with a reference in Local Biographical Sketches (p14) at L920. More information on the origins of the museum and the Phoenix Project please see the Hull Museums Collections website at http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/museumcollections. With regard to the Royal Institution there are various newspaper articles and mentions in ‘Flashback’ (see index cards for more details). In ‘Hull Civic News’ (No. 34 May 1989 p 7) there is additional information (reference L353). D Lindstrum (in ‘Towers and Colonades’ p 12-14) at L720 and Paul Gibson's ‘Hull Then and Now’ (p 37) at reference L9.7 also feature the Royal Institution

C DMM/14/1 Notice of a general meeting of the Hull Literary and 4 Jan 1837 Philosophical Society To George Milner 1 item

C DMM/14/2 Hull Literary and Philosophical Society 'Guide to 1860 Museums' 1 item

C DMM/14/3 Alphabetical list of members of the Hull Literary and 1860-1861 Philosophical Society 1 item

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C DMM/14/4 Programme of classes held at or by the Hull Literary and n.d. Philosophical Society, in connection with the Science and Art Department, South Kensington 1 item

C DMM/14/5 Hull Literary and Philosophical Society programme of n.d. architectural excursions 1 item

C DMM/14/6 Blank collerhead with an engraving of Hull's Royal n.d. Institution, part of the Hull Literary and Philosophical Society 1 item

C DMM/14/7 Engraving of Hull's Royal Institution, part of the Hull n.d. Literary and Philosophical Society 1 item

C DMM/15 Hull Botanic Garden 1858-1862 2 items

Historical Background: The gardens were originally opened in 1812 on Linnaeus Street but moved to Spring Bank around 1880 before closing in 1890. The Hull born botanist P. W. Watson (1761-1830), and Adrian Hardy Haworth, an entomologist and botanist (1767-1833) were involved in its initial construction

Related material: Records relating to the gardens can be found at C DMM/16, C CQB/209, BHH/2/125, TCC/1 and C TAB. These can be accessed through the street and name indexes in the searchroom. A. H. Haworth was an old boy of Hull Grammar School, whose records can be found at C DEHG. For information on the earlier gardens please see P.W. Watson in ‘Pendrolgia Brittania’ Vol 1 1823 (p xii-xvi) at reference L001 WAT and T. Allen in ‘New History of Yorkshire’ Vol 2, 1831, (p97) at reference L9.7 For a full biography of Haworth see the entry in the ‘Oxford Dictionary of National Biography’ at http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/12699?docPos=1

C DMM/15/1 Rules and list of proprietors and subscribers for the Hull 1858 Botanic Garden 1 item

C DMM/15/2 Rules and list of proprietors for the Hull Botanic Garden 1862 1 item

C DMM/16 Hull Botanic Garden Co. Ltd 1877-1885 6 items

Historical Background: The gardens were originally opened in 1812 on Linnaeus Street but moved to Spring Bank around 1880 before closing in 1890

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Related material: Records relating to the Botanic Gardens can be found at C DMM/15, C WH/1 and C TAB/OBL/H and C TAB/OBL/M. These can be accessed through the street and name indexes in the searchroom

C DMM/16/1 Prospectus for the Hull Botanic Garden Co. Ltd 1877 1 item

C DMM/16/2 Memorandum of Association for the Hull Botanic Garden 1877 Co. Ltd 1 item

C DMM/16/3 Share certificate for the Hull Botanic Garden Co. Ltd 1880 Certificate number 2452 in the name of Mr R.H.B. Nicholson 1 item

C DMM/16/4 Share certificate for the Hull Botanic Garden Co. Ltd 1880 Certificate number 2453 in the name of Mr R.H.B. Nicholson 1 item

C DMM/16/5 Hull Botanic Garden admission pass 1884-1885 1 item

C DMM/16/6 Appeal for more subscriptions and increased 1883 subscription for the Hull Botanic Garden Co. Ltd 1 item

C DMM/17 Hull Zoological Gardens 1861-1916 2 items

Historical Background: The zoological gardens, which opened in 1840 and closed in 1868 were located on Spring Bank

Related material: More information on the zoo can be found at L791.9. There is a photograph from 1854 and notes in Rutherford, 'Hull as it Was', p21 at reference L9.7. Items on an auction at the zoo can be found in 'Hull News' 27 Apr 1861, p6 and about the Collection of Animals in the 'Hull Advertiser' 22 Apr 1853 p5

C DMM/17/1 Subscription family ticket for the Hull Zoological Gardens 1861 1 item

C DMM/17/2 An account of the Hull Zoological Gardens 3 Jun 1916 By Joseph Hirst in the Hull Times 1 item

C DMM/18 Hull and East Riding College Ltd 1865 3 items

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Historical Background: The proprietary school started in 1865 on Osborne Street supported by Robert Jameson. It moved to a new building in Park Street in 1867. After a slow start it grew to 190 pupils under Francis Bond (1881-1890) before closing in 1893 when Hymers College opened

Related material: A history of the school by J. Lawson entitled 'Two Forgotten Hull Schools' can be found in 'Studies in Education' University College, Hull (Vol.1 No.6, May 1952) in the Local Studies Library reference L.370(5), with a reprint of a school prospectus also in the library, originally dated 1887. (Malet Lambert Local History Reprints, No.12) An article on the demolition of the college can be found in the Hull Civic Society Newsletter, May 1995 (p6), reference L711.06

C DMM/18/1 Memorandum and articles of association for the Hull and East 1865 Riding College Ltd 1 item

C DMM/18/2 Print of the memorandum and articles of Hull and East Riding 1865 College Ltd 1 item

C DMM/18/3 Perspective view of the building of the Hull and East Riding 1865 College Ltd By R.G. Smith, architect 1 item

C DMM/19 Kingston College, Hull 1837 1 item

Historical Background: Situated on Beverley Road, Kingston College opened as an Anglican proprietary school in 1837 but was dissolved by the company in 1847 after interference from the committee and financial problems. The principal ran it as private school until 1851 when it transferred to Hessle

Related material: A history of the school by J. Lawson entitled 'Two Forgotten Hull Schools' can be found in 'Studies in Education' University College, Hull (Vol.1 No.6, May 1952) in the Local Studies Library, reference L.370(5), with a reprint of a school prospectus also in the library, originally dated 1887. (Malet Lambert Local History Reprints, No.12) At DBR/2574 is a souvenir brochure from 1907 for a reunion of old boys which lists many names. At U DTR/4/96 is a catalogue of books at Kingston College from 1842. In the Hull Civic Society Newsletter May 1987 p 11-12 (reference L711.06) is an item on the college

C DMM/19: Deed of settlement and constitution

C DMM/20 Hull and East Riding Proprietory School 1837 1 item

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Historical Background: The school was launched by Hull businessmen in 1836 as a non- sectarian school on Spring Bank. Later renamed Hull College it closed in 1845

C DMM/20: Subscription list

C DMM/21 Hull Grammar School 1838-1878 3 items

Historical Background: The school was founded by John Alcock, Bishop of Worcester in 1479 and was situated on the south side of Holy Trinity Church. Eventually the corporation of Hull gained control of the school, appointing masters and occasionally buying new books or regulating fees

In 1583 the school moved to a new site, still on South Church side, a site they were to occupy until 1878. In 1878 the school had to move to Baker Street and then to Leicester Street in 1892. Old boys include Andrew Marvell and William Wilberforce

Related material: The main series of records relating to Hull Grammar School can be found at C DEHG, with others at C DMC and within the council minutes, which are on open access in the library area. However there are many others which can be accessed through the online catalogue and in the card index system. For example there are many items at L373 GRA. ‘The Reports of Visitors to the School’ 1858 and 1860 can be found in ‘Notes Relating to Hull’ Vol. 3 p123 at reference L9.7

C DMM/21/1 Hull Grammar School headmaster, J.D. Sollit 1838-1868 Museum reference 21/52 1 item

C DMM/21/2 Hull Grammar School hymn sheet, midsummer 1875 1 item

C DMM/21/3 'The Hull Grammar School' by R.W. Corlass 1878 1 item

C DMM/22 Kingston Cotton Mill Co. 1846 1 item

Historical Background: Founded in 1845 on a 12 acre site in Sculcoates, it was reconstituted in 1879 but finally wound up in 1894 by an Order in Chancery

Related material: For more details please see Joyce M. Bellamy's book 'Cotton Manufacture in Kingston upon Hull' at L.677.2 or her history of the mill at L380.08. Deeds of Settlement and a prospectus for 1845-1846 can be found at L677.1 with reports for 1848-1850. Details of the 18th AGM can be found in Walton's Scrapbook Vol. 3 p50 (reference L9.7081)

C DMM/22: Deed of settlement

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C DMM/23 Hull Union Building Co. 1877 1 item

Historical Background: Proprietors of 183 High Street. The Hull Union Buildings Company was formed in 1875 with the specific purpose of acquiring 183 High Street, Hull for the Corporation's Meters and Weighers and was wound up in 1920 as the status of members had altered

Related material: For more records under C TMW/3

C DMM/23: Memorandum and articles of association

C DMM/24 Hessle Gas Company 1924 1 item

Historical Background: The Hessle Gas Light & Coke Company was formed in 1861 and became part of the Hull Group of North Eastern Gas Board on nationalisation in 1949

Related material: Records can be found at C DBHG with others held by Transco at the National Gas Archive, reference NE:HEG

C DMM/24: Prospectus for the issue of 310 additional stock

C DMM/25 The Hull Guardian Society for the Protection of Trade 1829-1834 4 items

Historical Background: Hull Guardian Society for the Protection of Trade was established in 1827, and its aim was the improvement of trade within the city, including resolving the issues around business debts and to ensure 'the respectability of traders and others'. From 1972 it became the Humberside Trade Protection Society

Custodial History: These papers were originally addressed to James Alson or F. Stamp

Related material: Petitions and letters from the Society can be found within the C TCC collection, at C DBHT/2 and at C GC/413. These can be accessed through the searchroom indexes. The East Riding Archives in Beverley holds a large number of records relating to the society under the reference zDDX424

C DMM/25/1 3rd Annual Report for the Hull Guardian Society for the 1829 Protection of Trade, includes a list of officers 1 item

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C DMM/25/2 6th Annual Report for the Hull Guardian Society for the 1832 Protection of Trade, includes a list of officers and a list of members 1 item

C DMM/25/3 7th Annual Report for the Hull Guardian Society for the 1833 Protection of Trade, includes a list of officers and a list of members 1 item

C DMM/25/4 Circulars 1 Feb 1830- Circulars 24-42. For members, giving notice of 24 Feb 1834 meetings, lists of persons not to be balloted for membership and details of those engaged or thought to be engaged in fraudulent activities 1 item

C DMM/26 The Royal Infirmary, Hull 1792-1948 2 volumes and 27 items

Historical Background: The origins of the Hull Royal Infirmary lay with the issuing of an appeal in May 1782 for the public to establish a general hospital for the poor of Hull. Later that year, the Hull General Infirmary took its first patient into its rented accommodation on George Street. So satisfactory was the response of the public that a site was purchased on Prospect Street, and by 1784 the patients had been transferred from George Street to the new Prospect Street building. In 1884, on its centenary, Queen Victoria confirmed on it the title 'Royal' replacing that of 'General'

The building was extensively added to over the years, although there was a continual need to ensure there were adequate subscriptions and funds to meet the hospital needs. The hospital was administered by its own Board, with a House Committee to ensure its smooth running. Later, a contributory scheme was developed in order to allow those with moderate means to use the hospital. Whilst in 1930 treatment in the Casualty department was free, all other patients required a subscribers' form of recommendation

1928 Sir James Reckitt gave his house and some land to the hospital, with the result that in 1931 what became known as the Sutton Branch of the Hospital was opened. During the Second World War the main Infirmary building on Prospect Street suffered substantial damage during the air raids

Despite rebuilding and remodelling it was becoming clear however, that this site was limiting the hospitals development. So in 1966 the hospital amalgamated with the Western General and moved to a new building on Anlaby Road. This building started in 1962, and was finally completed in 1967, and had been built by Yorke, Rosenberg & Mardall. The old site on Prospect Street is now a shopping centre

Related material: Building plans from the 1950s and 1960s can be found at C TAB/C. At L362.11 are copies of the annual reports and various histories. The Rules and Orders for

18 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers 1850 can be found within ‘Notes Relating to Hull’ Vol. 3 p135 at L9.7. There are numerous newspaper articles and items in Flashback which can be accessed through the card index in the library area. Also at C DILP is a collection relating to the opening of the Hull Royal Infirmary in 1967

At C DBHG are Reports of the Hull Royal Infirmary Working Men's Committee from 1925 and 1930-1931, within L RH are some photographs of the old infirmary whilst at C DSNL are the Hull Royal Infirmary Nurses' League records

C DMM/26/1 Volume of pamphlets relating to the Royal Infirmary, 1792-1909 Hull Museum reference C90 1 volume

C DMM/26/1/1 Rules and Orders of Government of the General 1792 Infirmary at Hull 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/2 Rules and Orders of Government of the General 1862 Infirmary at Kingston upon Hull 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/3 Report of the Managing Committee on the financial 1889 position of the institution, the General Infirmary, Hull 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/4 Abstract of the One Hundredth Annual Report of the 1882 Royal Infirmary, Hull Includes and engraved elevation of the east front 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/5 Related materials to be observed on the occasion of 1884 the laying of the first stone of the new wing of the Royal Infirmary, Hull By HRH The duke of Edinburgh, KG. Plus a new out patients department by HRH and Imperial Highness, the duchess of Edinburgh. Includes engraved elevations of the east front in 1792 and 1884 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/6 Related materials to be observed on the occasion of 1885 the new buildings at the Royal Infirmary, Hull By the Rt. Hon. Lord Henries (last Lieutenent of the East Riding) and the Woshipful Mayor, A.K. Rollitt. Includes an engraving of the new wing and the new out patients department 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/7 An account of the opening of the new north west wing n.d. c.1886 and the new out patients department at the Royal

19 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers Infirmary, Hull, together with a description of the further proposed alterations and enlargements of the buildings. Includes engravings of a perspective elevation and an interior of a ward in the north west wing 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/8 Souvenirs of the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1890 Editor, E.E. Cohen. A Samaritan Roll, a call to raise £1000 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/9 Reminiscences of the General Infirmary, Hull 1873 By W. Shepherdson. Engraving of an arial view of the site from the east, a site plan, perspectives of the east front and elevations of the fever wards 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/10 The Hull Infirmary and the Late Secretary 1876 By W. Shepherdson 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/11 Fifty-fifth Annual Report of Hull Royal Infirmary 1837 Includes an engraving of elevation of the east front 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/12 One Hundredth Annual Report and a Report of the 1882 Royal Infirmary, Hull Centenary celebrations 1 piece

C DMM/26/1/13 One Hundred and Twenty Seventh Annual Report of 1909 the Royal Infirmary, Hull. Includes an engravers perspective of the east front and a photograph of the interior of the C.A. Lee Ward, Victoria Wing; the operating theatre; laundry; balcony and Victoria Wing 1 piece

C DMM/26/2 Volume of pamphlets relating to the Royal Infirmary, 1784-1850 Hull. Contains the following reports and accounts 1 volume

C DMM/26/2/1 Sermon preached at the opening of the The General 1784 Infirmary, Hull, by the Rev. James Stillingfleet, Rector of Hotham 1 piece

C DMM/26/2/2 Introductory Lecture at The General Infirmary, Hull, 1830 delivered by James Alderson, physician at the Infirmary 1 piece

C DMM/26/2/3 Sermon preached at the opening of the The General 1784 Infirmary, Hull, by the Rev. James Stillingfleet, Rector

20 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers of Hotham 1 piece

C DMM/26/2/4 An Enquiry into the Origin and Management of the 1833 Hospitals, Almshouses and other Chambers of Kingston upon Hull, by Thomas White 1 piece

C DMM/26/2/5 Report to the General Board of Health on a Preliminary 1850 Inquiry into the Sewage, Drainage and Supply of water and the Sanitary Condition of the Town and Borough of Kingston upon Hull, by James Smith 1 piece

C DMM/26/3 An account of the opening of the new north west wing n.d. c.1886 and the new out patients department at the Royal Infirmary, Hull. Together with a description of the further proposed alterations and enlargements of the buildings. Includes engravings of a perspective elevation and an interior of a ward in the north west wing. Museum reference C91 1 item

C DMM/26/4 The History of the Hull Royal Infirmary by Henry 1888 Simpson. With biographical notes on the physicians, surgeons and house surgeons from 1782-1887 by W.G.B. Page. Museum reference C90 1 item

C DMM/26/5 The History of the Hull Royal Infirmary 1888 By Henry Simpson. With biographical notes on the physicians, surgeons and house surgeons from 1782- 1887 by W.G.B. Page. Museum reference C90 1 item

C DMM/26/6 The Hull Royal Infirmary, 1782-1932 1932 By K.J. Lawson. With biographical notes on the honorary medical staff by Robert Grieve. Museum reference C90 1 item

C DMM/26/7 The Story of the Hull Royal Infirmary 1782-1948 1948 By K.J. Lawson.With Biographical notes on the honorary medical staff by Robert Grieve 1 item

C DMM/26/8 Annual Reports for the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1783-1801 Except 1786 and 1790-1791 1 item

C DMM/26/9 Annual Reports for the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1802-1811 Except 1805 1 item

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C DMM/26/10 Annual Report for the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1844 1 item

C DMM/26/11 Annual Report for the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1846 1 item

C DMM/26/12 Annual Reports for the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1847 1 item

C DMM/26/13 Programme of music played at Holy Trinity Church 19 Sep 1792 Hull, for the benefit of the Infirmary, Hull Museum reference C87 1 item

C DMM/26/14 Letter informing subscriber that persons recomended 1839 by them had been admitted as patients into the Infirmary, Hull 1 item

C DMM/26/15 Letter informing subscriber that persons recomended 1842 by them had been admitted as patients into the Infirmary, Hull 1 item

C DMM/26/16 Letter reminding subscribers that their subscriptions 1831 are due for the Infirmary, Hull 1 item

C DMM/26/17 Letter reminding subscribers that their subscriptions 1844 are due for the Infirmary, Hull 1 item

C DMM/26/18 Applications and testimonials from S.S. Shackles 12 Oct 1848 MRCS for the post of House Surgeon at the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1 item

C DMM/26/19 Letter from 14 named persons opposing an offer by 22 n.d. mid 19th nonconformist clergy to hold services in the Infirmary cent. Chapel, Hull. The list is printed in full 1 item

C DMM/26/20 Letter confirming William Gibson of his appointment as 1847 House Visitor at the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1 item

C DMM/26/21 Notice of the selection of a physician at the Royal 3 Sep 1846 Infirmary, Hull 1 item

22 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers C DMM/26/22 Receipt for subscriptions for the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1823 1 item

C DMM/26/23 Receipt for subscriptions for the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1825-1838 1 item

C DMM/26/24 Receipt for subscriptions for the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1825-1838 1 item

C DMM/26/25 Receipt for subscriptions for the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1825-1838 1 item

C DMM/26/26 Receipt for subscriptions for the Royal Infirmary, Hull 1825-1838 1 item

C DMM/26/27 Recomendation of a patient for the Royal Infirmary, n.d. Hull 1 item

C DMM/26/28 Subscription list for the Royal Infirmary, Hull n.d. 1 item

C DMM/26/29 Subscription list for the Royal Infirmary, Hull n.d. 1 item

C DMM/27 Thomas Harrison of Benningholme, East Riding 1831-1834 6 items

Biographical Background: Thomas Harrison acquired the manor of Benningholme in 1770

Related material: At U DDCC/6/10 (18 Nov. 1769) is the release by William Constable of Burton Constable esq. to Thomas Harrison of Hull gent.

C DMM/27/1 Letter from John Hutchinson, Skipworth, East Riding to 13 Jun 1831 Thomas Harrison of Benningholme, East Riding, requesting payment of a bill 1 item

C DMM/27/2 Certificate that Thomas Harrison served on the Quarter 16 Oct 1832 Session Jury 1 item

C DMM/27/3 Letter to Thomas Harrison of Benningholme, East 24 Jun 1833 Riding, regarding the legacy duties payable from the estate of Edward Lorrimer 1 item

C DMM/27/4 Printed circular letter to Thomas Harrison of 10 Mar 1834 Benningholme as to the formation of a parent agricultural association, formed to resist change in the corn laws

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C DMM/27/5 Petition to Parliament by the electors of Beverley n.d. 1 item

C DMM/27/6 Printed circular letter to Thomas Harrison of Mar 1834 Benningholme seeking support for the East Riding Agricultural Association, formed to defend change in the corn laws 1 item

C DMM/28 Sir Coventry Payne, Bart. 1844-1853

Biographical Background: The Payne family were landowners in Essex and Bedfordshire

Description: De-accessioned 21/05/2011. Records transferred to Essex Record Office

C DMM/29 David Davis, 2 Palsgrove Place, Temple, 1820-1846 Hornsey 15 items

Biographical Background: Davis was initially based at 2 Palsgrove Place, Temple, London but by the 1840s had moved to Leicester Square, London

Extent: 15 items

C DMM/29/1 Certificate issued to allow David Davis to practice in the 8 Nov 1820 King's Bench, London 1 item

C DMM/29/2 Certificate issued to allow David Davis to practice in the 8 Nov 1820 Court of Common Pleas, London 1 item

C DMM/29/3 Certificate issued to allow David Davis to practice in 30 Feb 1838 Chancery, London 1 item

C DMM/29/4 Certificate issued to allow David Davis to practice in the 14 Apr 1831 Court of Common Pleas, London 1 item

C DMM/29/5 Certificate issued to allow David Davis to practice in the 17 Jan 1832 King's Bench, London 1 item

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C DMM/29/6 Practice certificate issued to David Davis under the 1820 Stamp Duty Acts 1 item

C DMM/29/7 Practice certificate issued to David Davis under the 1830 Stamp Duty Acts 1 item

C DMM/29/8 Practice certificate issued to David Davis under the 1831 Stamp Duty Acts 1 item

C DMM/29/9 Practice certificate issued to David Davis under the 1835 Stamp Duty Acts 1 item

C DMM/29/10 Practice certificate issued to David Davis under the 1836 Stamp Duty Acts 1 item

C DMM/29/11 Practice certificate issued to David Davis under the 1837 Stamp Duty Acts 1 item

C DMM/29/12 Practice certificate issued to David Davis under the 1838 Stamp Duty Acts 1 item

C DMM/29/13 Practice certificate issued to David Davis under the 1842 Stamp Duty Acts 1 item

C DMM/29/14 Practice certificate issued to David Davis under the 1843 Stamp Duty Acts 1 item

C DMM/29/15 Practice certificate issued to David Davis under the 1846 Stamp Duty Acts 1 item

C DMM/30 The Fortunate (Friendly) Society 1788 1 item

Historical Background: Friendly Societies were developed by working men and women to provide protection against poverty resulting from sickness or death. However, they were not always popular with authority. The Fortunate Society was founded in 1788 and by 1796 it had around 90 members

Related material: For more records relating to the Fortunate Society see under C CQR/1, Quarter Session records relating to Friendly Societies. Other records for Friendly Societies

25 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers are located at L334.7, L366.1 and L366.3. Also see the book 'The Older Friendly Societies of Hull' by P. Davis at L.334.7

C DMM/30: Rules and orders of the society, printed by T.Briggs of Church Lane, Hull

C DMM/31 The Female Trafalagar (Friendly) Society 1808 1 item

Historical Background: Friendly Societies were developed by working men and women to provide protection against poverty resulting from sickness or death. However, they were not always popular with authority. One of 5 female societies in Hull in the early 1800s, it was organised from the Societies Tavern, run by Cornelius Kay on Dagger Lane in Hull

Related material: See the book 'The Older Friendly Societies of Hull' by P. Davis at L.334.7. Other records for Friendly Societies are located at L334.7, L366.1 and L366.3. A list of Friendly Societies in Hull in 1806 and their place of meeting is available in the Hull Arrow 22 Jun 1889 (p 5)

C DMM/31: Articles to be observed and kept by members of the society, held at the house of Mr. Kay, Dagger Lane, Hull. Printed by Robert Peck of Scale Lane

C DMM/32 The Amicable (Friendly) Society 1807 1 item

Historical Background: Friendly Societies were developed by working men and women to provide protection against poverty resulting from sickness or death. However, they were not always popular with authority. It was organised from the Societies Tavern, run by Cornelius Kay on Dagger Lane in Hull

Related material: For more records relating to the Amicable Society of Hull see under C CQR/1, Quarter Session records relating to Friendly Societies. Other records for Friendly Societies are located at L334.7, L366.1 and L366.3. Also see the book 'The Older Friendly Societies of Hull' by P. Davis at L.334.7

C DMM/32: Notice of the terms of entry. Meeting held at Mr Kay's house, Dagger Lane, Hull

C DMM/33 Hull District of the United Ancient Order of Druids 1878 1 item

Historical Background: The United Ancient Order of Druids was particularly strong in Yorkshire and Hull had some 25 lodges in 1868

Related material: Annual reports and magazines for the United Ancient Order of Druids can be found at reference L.334.7. Other records for Friendly Societies are located at L334.7, L366.1 and L366.3

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C DMM/33: Rules of the order

C DMM/34 The Minerva Lodge of Freemasons, Hull n.d. 1 item

Historical Background: The Minerva Freemasons Lodge is the oldest continual lodge in Hull, founded in 1781. It initially met in the Masons Arms on Chapel Street, before eventually moving to Dagger Lane

Related material: Within the Quarter session bundles C CQB, section XIII are records relating to the Minerva Lodge's registration under the Unlawful Societies Act of 1799. There is a membership card at C DMX/24/4/38. There are references to the Minerva Lodge in ‘Notes Relating to Hull’ Vol. 3, p 129 (Reference L9.7) and in the Hull Civic Society Newsletter July 2002 p9-11( L711.06). At L.366.1 is Ellerby's 'History of the Minerva Lodge of Freemen (1783-1933)’ and 'Two Hundred Years of Freemasonry in Hull (1793-1993)’ by Ellerby, Austin and Hopley

C DMM/34: Dinner menu from the lodge

C DMM/35 Hull Benefit Building Society 1842 1 item

Historical Background: Founded in 1841

Related material: Other records relating to the Hull Benefit Building Society include at C DBR/65-70 and SBH/307-9 deeds relating to property purchased by Rose, Down and Thompsons, engineers, and the Hull School Board (for Osborne Street School), at C GA/37 are deeds relating to the Hull and East Riding Refuge and at C WY1/J is a record of their dealings with the Manor of Tupcoates with Myton. Other records relating to Building Societies are located at L334.1

C DMM/35: 2nd Annual Report with accounts and lists of officers and members

C DMM/36 The Victoria Permanent Building Society 1863 1 item

Historical Background: Was based on Midland Street

Related material: Other records relating to Building Societies are located at L334.1

C DMM/36: Rules of the society

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C DMM/37 Beverley Permanent Building Society 1860 1 item

Historical Background: Was founded in 1860 with its office on Toll Gavel in Beverley

Related material: Other records are available at the East Riding Archives in Beverley (ref. DDX902/8)

C DMM/37: Rules of the society

C DMM/38 The Union Permanent and Provident Benefit Building 1869 Society 1 item

Historical Background: The society had it’s office at Junction Place, Monument Bridge

Related material: Other records relating to Building Societies are located at L334.1

C DMM/38: Rules of the society

C DMM/39 The British Association for the Advancement of 1 Sep 1852- Science 7 Sep 1853 1 item

Historical Background: The British Association for the Advancement of Science held their first meeting at the Yorkshire Museum, York on 27 September 1831. The original purpose of the organisation, expressed through its annual meetings held in different towns and cities throughout the UK was: ‘to give a stronger impulse and a more systematic direction to scientific inquiry'

Related material: Requisitions for the Society to hold meetings in Hull can be found at C WM/41a and C WM/72. A reference to a meeting can also be found at L DBFA with notices relating to Annual General Meetings for the years 1853, 1922 and 1974 at L369.9

C DMM/39: Leaflets describing the arrangements for meetings of the association in Dublin and Hull

C DMM/40 Hull Church of England Sunday School Association 7 Jul 1850 1 item

Historical Background: The first Church of England Sunday School had begun 1819, but the association was founded some 10 years later

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Related material: Minute Books for the years 1819-1861 are located at L268

C DMM/40: List of officers and order of service for the 21st Anniversary of the association

C DMM/41 Wycliffe Congregational Church, Anlaby Road, Hull 1908 1 item

Historical Background: Opened in 1868 the chapel closed in 1935 with the building being demolished a few years later

Related material: There are building plans at C TAB/OBL/M/873 and C TAB/OBL/M/4354. There are deeds at WY/6/64 and other records within the records of the Fish Street Congregational Church at L DCFS. There are newspaper articles in the Hull News and Hull Times covering a new pastor (1902), the end of the church (1938) and it's demolition (1939)

C DMM/41: Notice of the 40th Anniversary of the church

C DMM/42 Hull Savings Bank n.d. 1 item

Historical Background: The Hull Savings Bank was established in 1818 on Posterngate after a meeting called at The Guildhall. It was one of many independent savings banks that finally merged as the TSB in 1975

Related material: A General Statement of Funds can be found in the ‘Hull Arrow’ for 1887 (Reference L052.081), the 98th Annual Report for 1916-1917 can be found in the Newspaper Cuttings (L9.7083). Pamphlets on the opening of various branches are at L332.1 with details of the opening of Southcoates branch in ‘The Sheriff’ at L9.7083 (elephant size). In addition, there are numerous articles and photographs in local newspapers and copies of ‘Flashback’, please see the index cards for more detail

C DMM/42: Rules, list of officers and an account book

C DMM/43 The Hull and County Bank Ltd n.d. c.1877 1 item

Historical Background: Founded by Henry Clough Stanley, the bank closed down after only a year due to lack of clients

Related material: See the book 'Banking in Yorkshire' by W.C.E. Hartley

C DMM/43: Share certificates

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C DMM/44 Pease’s Old Bank, Hull 1754-1894 2 items

Historical Background: Pease's Old Bank, founded by Joseph Pease in 1754 was the first bank not only in Hull but in Yorkshire. It joined the York Union Banking Company in 1893

Related material: See the book 'Banking in Yorkshire' by W.C.E. Hartley. Pease family papers at the Hull History Centre can be found under the reference C DFP. In addition, there is a copy of Pease's Journal at L920 PEA. Moreover there are the following articles: 'Famous North Country Banks' in the ‘Dalesman’, August 1958 p300-304 (reference L9.4), ‘Civic News’ No. 24 May 1988, p10 (reference L352), Wildridge, ‘Old and New Hull’, p156 (at L9.7) and J. Bellamy's item in 'Some Aspects of Hull' Vol 1, p369-70 (reference L380.08)

C DMM/44/1 £100 cash bag for Peases Old Bank, Hull n.d. c.19th cent 1 item

C DMM/44/2 Drawings of various premises' occupied by Pease's 1754-1894 Old Bank in Hull 1 item

C DMM/45 Church Congress, Hull 1890 2 items

Historical Background: The Church Congress is an annual meeting of both lay and clerical members of the Church of England, where religious, moral or social concerns facing the church are discussed. It first met in 1861 and its 30th meeting was in Hull

Related material: At L283.06 is a copy of the Official Report

C DMM/45/1 Notice of the opening service for the Church Congress in Hull 1890 1 item

C DMM/45/2 An appeal for contributions to a testimonial for the acting 1890 honorary secretary of Church Congress in Hull, Rev. W.T. Lowson 1 item

C DMM/46 Providence Chapel, Hull 1799 1 item

Historical Background: The Providence Chapel was opened on Hope Street by Congregationalists in 1797. It was replaced by a chapel on Beverley Road in 1903 and was used as a warehouse until it was destroyed by bombing in 1941

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Related material: See under reference C DCN for records relating to the church with deeds at DDE/1/4

C DMM/46: Receipted account between Edward Codd, a local solicitor, and the Trustees of the Chapel relating to the dispute with the previous trustees

C DMM/47 Hull and Sculcoates Dispensary 1860s 1 item

Historical Background: Hull and Sculcoates Dispensary was initially established on the High Street in Hull in 1814 before moving to St. John Street in 1832. In 1887 it moved to Baker Street, before selling up and becoming a trust. It provided dispensary support for the poor of Hull

Related material: The full records of the Hull and Sculcoates Dispensary and its successors can be located at C DSS. Annual reports for the years 1926-1930 can be found at C DBHG/72-75 (with gaps). Other records include plans of the new dispensary at C DMX/177 and at C TAB. Letters involving the dispensary can be found at C TCC/1 and C TED/1. Details of Annual Meetings, some Annual Reports and the Rules of the Dispensary can be located at L362.12. In addition, there are the following articles in the ‘Hull Times’: 29 May 1937 p12, 11 May 1946 p5, 30 Aug 1947 p4, 17 May 1947 p4, 10 Jun 1939 p10, 28 May 1938 p7, 24 Dec 1949 p6

C DMM/47: Rules to be observed by patients of the dispensary

C DMM/48 Certificates given to Benjamin Boulter by the Hull 1 Feb 1825 Dispensary for Diseases of the Eye and Ear 1 item

Biographical Background: Dr. T. Buchanan opened a dispensary for diseases of the eye and the ear at his Mytongate surgery in 1822. It seems to have closed some time after 1840

Related material: The graduate record for Benjamin Boulter can be found at the University of Glasgow’s website. As well as being active on the issue of the state of the town's drains and privvies, Boulter was also a town councillor between 1846-1861. For more details see Bickford's 'The Medical Profession in Hull'

C DMM/48: Given on completiton of his surgical training. Museum reference 6/56

C DMM/49 Charity for the Relief of Poor Lying-In Women at 1812 Kingston upon Hull 1 item

31 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers Historical Background: The Hull Lying-In Charity was founded around 1802 to provide linen and food for poor reputable married women during pregnancy

Related material: At U DDCV/15/5/540 are rules of the charity dated 1812. There are numerous articles in the local newspapers, please see the index cards for more detail. An article in the Journal of the BMJ can be found via http://ukpmc.ac.uk/articles

C DMM/49: Annual report and accounts

C DMM/50 Christ Church Infants School, Hull n.d. 1 item

Historical Background: Christ Church Infants School opened in King St. in 1875, several years after it had opened its main elementary school. The infants closed in 1912

Related material: There are a number of related articles in various local publications: 'West Hull Target' 13 Jun 1990 p24 issue 38 (Ref. L659.1), in 'Victorian Value' No. 21 April 1988, p1 (Ref. L720.6(5)), in 'Help' April 1985 p6 (ref.L711.13) and in 'Flashback Decades' 13 Feb 1999 issue 3 p33

C DMM/50: 'Never Absent Never Late' certificate. Museum reference 53/54

C DMM/51 Victoria Hospital for Sick Children, Hull 1873-1925 2 items

Historical Background: The Hospital for Poor Sick Children was initially established after a letter from the Rev. G T Coster appeared in the local press, in November 1872 and a general meeting at the Town Hall in December of that same year. A house on Storey Street was acquired in 1873, with 30 beds. The first children were admitted in the February of 1874. An out-patients department was added later, in 1876, with another outpatients department opening on The Boulevard in 1888. In 1885, a convalescent home was established in Hornsea. Although land in Hull had been purchased in 1886 for a new structure, it was not until 1891 that saw the opening of the new purpose built 54-patient hospital on Park Street. This was designed by S. Musgrave & W H Bingley, although there were later additions. This increased the number of beds to 150 by 1963. In 1930, the age limits were under 12 for boys and under 14 for girls. The hospital remained on Park Street until the last children were moved into the new Hull Royal Infirmary in 1967. The building then became the administrative headquarters of many departments within the local NHS districts, and was renamed Victoria House

Related material: A number of administrative papers can be found at C DMX/228, annual reports at C DBHG/70-71 and at L.362.78 with letters concerning donations at U DDSY/x2/1/12 and U DDSY/x2/1/28. There are copies of Annual Reports at L362.78, an item on the opening of the new building in the 'Hull News' dated 25 Jul 1891( p6), pieces in 'The Sheriff '1927-1928 at reference number L9.7083 (elephant size) and in 'Kingston Upon Hull Illustrated' 1897 p25 at L9.7081, an article entitled 'New Era' dated Feb 1928 p 114 at L380.083 adn a retrospective item in ‘Around the Wolds' Issue 52 Jan 1997 p6-8 at L9.5. In addition, there are numerous articles and photographs in local newspapers and copies of Flashback, please see the index cards for more detail

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C DMM/51/1 Fifty Years Work at the Victoria Hospital for Sick 1873-1925 Children, Park Street, Hull, with a photograph of the hospital 1 item

C DMM/51/2 An appeal for funds for the Victoria Hospital for Sick 1887-1888 Children, Hull, for the erection a new hospital, with an engraving of the proposed building 1 item

C DMM/52 Hull Blind Institution 1914 1 item

Historical Background: The first institution for the Blind in Hull was founded in 1864, initially with a Braille home tutoring service. It purchased its first home on Kingston Square in 1870. Eventually it owned other homes and workshops on Charles Street before it moved onto Beverley Road in 1920

Related material: Building plans for the institution can be found under the reference C TAB and can be accessed through the name and street index in the searchroom. At U DDSY/x2/1/36/93 is a letter from the secretary of the institution to Sir Mark Sykes on the issue of the welfare of the blind. Within the council minutes, available on open access in the library area, are the minutes of the corporation's Care of the Blind Committee. Annual Reports can be found at L362.4. There is an items about the institute in 'Hull Arrow' 23 Jun 1888 p17 at reference L052.081 and in the 'Beverley Bystander', June and July 1969 at L052.086(62) BE. In addition, there are numerous articles and photographs in local newspapers and copies of ‘Flashback’, please see the index cards for more detail

C DMM/52: A History of the Hull Blind Institution by W.C. Rockliffe, illustrated

C DMM/53 Hull and East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Institution for 1925 the Deaf and Dumb 1 item

Historical Background: The first institution for the deaf was founded on the High Street in Hull in 1853. It had a number of different addresses before it eventually moved onto Spring Bank under the name of the Hull and East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. Until 1894 it provided education for poor deaf children in the area as well as giving support to adults but after the 1893 Elementary Education (Blind and Deaf Children's) Act it focused onto providing support for deaf adults. A new building was erected on the site in 1926

Related material: Building plans for institution can be found under the reference C TAB and can be accessed through the name and street index in the searchroom. Other records can be found under the name of the master and missioner, Water McCandlish. At reference L362.4 are Annual Reports, with pieces on the institution in the Hull Times, dated 14 Jul 1956 p1, 26 Oct 1957 p1, 17 Sep 1949 p6 and 27 May 1950 p7. In the Transactions of the Yorkshire Numismatic Society Vol. 3 part 1 1927 p37-38 is an article on a fund raising medal. (Reference L737(4))

33 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers C DMM/53: Annual report of the institution, illustrated

C DMM/54 Yorkshire School for the Blind 1834 1 item

Historical Background: The Yorkshire School for the Blind in York was founded in 1833 in memory of William Wilberforce. It closed in 1958

Related material: The records of the Hull School Board (C SBH) and Hull Corporation (after the abolition of the school board) will detail any children from Hull who may have attended the school. An annual report dated 1901 can be found at L.362.4(4). In addition, the Borthwick Institute at the University of York have some records relating to the school

C DMM/54: First report of the committee of the school for the blind

C DMM/55 University College of Hull 28 Apr 1928 1 item

Historical Background: Hull was the last of the pre-war universities. It was founded by Thomas Robinson Ferens, a local businessman and philanthropist. The college started with just 16 students before growing to the university it is today

Related material: For a more detailed history of the first 50 years see 'The University of Hull' by T.W. Bamford. At U DX/174 and U DX/183 are records relating to the University College whilst at U LIb are records relating to the administration of the university. Copies of 'Torch' can be found at L.378 and the calendars for the University are available to view in the searchroom on open access. Annual reports are available at L.378. Building plans from the 1950s and 1960s can be found at C TAB/C. A search through the catalogue will produce many more individual items

C DMM/55: A report of the laying of the foundation stone of the university college by the duke of York and an account of the arms of the college

C DMM/56 Queens Theatre, Hull 22 Jun 1869 1 item

Historical Background: Formerly the Royal Amphitheatre on Paragon Street, it was renamed the Queens in 1847. It lasted until 1869 and was then demolished

Related material: At L792 are books relating to the theatre generally in Hull. There is a theatre ticket from 1856 in ‘Collected Illustrations’ (p261) at reference L9.7 (elephant) and a piece in ‘Walton's Scrapbook’, No 1, p67 and p91at reference L9.7081. At U DX/99/693 is a black and white slide of the theatre. Please contact the History Centre beforehand regarding access to this item as it is not ordinarily available to view without prior arrangement

34 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers C DMM/56: Catalogue of scenery, properties and stage appointments to be sold at auction

C DMM/57 Tarran Works of Hull 1931-1932 1 item

Biographical Background: Robert Greenwood Tarran (1892-1955) was a builder and contractor in Hull who was a councillor and sheriff of the city. During the Second World War he became chief air raid warden. However, he was a controversial figure, with allegedly substandard work and was prosecuted for fraud in 1947 over building work for the Defence Department

Related material: At C DIET there are records relating to Tarran's construction of Newland House whilst at C DXX/98 are publications from Tarran Industries. Tarran Industries and R.G. Tarran were involved in many building projects in Hull and the street index in the Hull History Centre searchroom will give details of many of these, usually through the reference C TAB. In addition the council minutes, available on open access, will give details of Tarran's council career and service.

At L.690 TAR and in the local papers, which are available to view on microfilm, are more details of Tarran's life and work. These can be accessed through the library index cards. His obituary and the contents of his will can be found in the 'Hull Times' 24 Sep 1955 p7 and 24 Dec 1955 p5. At L920 is a copy of Tadman's 'Hull's Who's Who' for 1935 which will give a contemporary view of Tarran as will a piece in the Journal of Hull Association of Engineers, No. 3, 1935, p46 at reference L620.5

C DMM/57: A visit to the offices and works of Robert Greenwood Tarran and a tour of the years activities in building, which is illustrated

C DMM/58 The Hull College 14 Aug 1837 1 item

Historical Background: Launched in 1836, Hull College, on Spring Bank, was Whig and nonconformist in outlook. Despite some initial success, it closed in 1845 due to the prevailing economic difficulties at that time

C DMM/58: Deed of Settlement

C DMM/59 Yorkshire Museum 4 Oct 1837 1 item

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Historical Background: The Yorkshire Museum was founded in 1831 by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society and was run by them until 1960 when it was passed to York City Council. The first meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science was held at the Museum

Related material: Amongst the Yorkshire Post newscuttings are 2 pieces, dated 16 Oct 1989 and 17 Nov 1989. For more details on the Yorkshire Museum see their website at http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk

C DMM/59: Receipt of a donation to the museum by G. Milner

C DMM/60 Letter from A.J. Geves to his parents, Mr and Mrs 4 Dec 1850 Geves of Hallgate, Doncaster 1 item

Historical Background: A.J. Geves was attending Sarah Dunn’s residential academy, which was one of several in Bawtry at that time. James Geves of Hallgate Doncaster is listed as a clerk

C DMM/60: Letter. Museum reference 13/50

C DMM/61 Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Bankers, Merchants 1859 and Traders Association 1 item

Historical Background: The Association was established in 1827 for the protection of trade and the prosecution of felons

Related material: At C BHH/2/97 is a letter to the Hull Board of Health from the association

C DMM/61: Rules of the Association. Museum reference R/56

C DMM/62 Sculcoates Association for the Prosecution of Felons 1822 1 item

Historical Background: During the 18th and 19th century Associations for the Prosecution of Felons were formed as a way of supporting those authorities, particularly in rural communities, involved in upholding the law. They were organised either through the parish or as a mutual subscription society

Related material: Rules and Regulations for the association for 1832 can be found at L343.06. For a general history on the Associations for the Prosecution of Felons see Jim Sutton's article ‘Protecting Privilege and Property: Associations for the Prosecutions of Felons’ in the 'Local Historian', Volume 34 Number 22 ( 2004 ) available at the History Centre (ref. LB907)

C DMM/62: Report of the association, with a list of subscribers (1 page missing) committee members

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C DMM/63 Papers relating to Hull Dock Co. 1772-1931 91 items

Historical Background: The Hull Dock Company had been founded by the Hull Dock Act of 1774. After the opening of the Alexandra Dock, the company’s monopoly was broken and operated at a loss for some years. The company merged with the North East Railway in 1893.

Their first dock opened in 1778, and was later named Queen's Dock in 1855. It was filled in 1930. By 1786 there were calls for another dock to be built, which resulted in conflict between the company, the corporation, Trinity House and the town's merchants. The new dock (Humber) was finally begun in 1803, completed in 1809 and closed in 1968.

Junction Dock, later Princes dock was begun in 1826 and renamed in 1855 also closing in 1968. Work began on the Railway Dock in 1844 and partly closed in 1968 before fully closing in 1984. Work began on Victoria Dock in 1845 with extension work in 1863. Part of it was filled in the 1970s.

Permission to build the Albert Dock and William Wright Dock was granted by the 1861 Hull Dock Act. Work began in 1863 and completed in 1869. Both docks are still in use, for general cargo and fishing vessels. St Andrew's Dock opened in 1885 and closed in 1982, before opening again in 1991. The King George Dock and Queen Elizabeth Dock were built in 1906 and remain open today.

Related material: Records relating to the docks can be located in the Borough Records (C BR)and the Council Minutes (C TCM). More historical records can be found under C DPD whilst at C CQP can be found various plans submitted to the Quarter Sessions. In addition, other individual records can be located at C DMM/63 and other areas of C DMX, such as C DMX/17/5, 48, 52, 74 , 101, 150, 158, 161, 166, 172, 176, 179 and 296. These are the Hull Dock Company receipts and disbursements for the years 1786-1886.

Within the library are many other records relating to the Dock Company as well. These include details of the 92nd AGM in Walton's Scrapbook, Vol 16 p19-20 at reference L9.7081, an address (1897), bye-laws (1844) - L387.1, pamphlets 1787, a share list (1787) and various receipts (1787) at reference L387.1. This reference contains many other books relating to the docks in Hull, including official handbooks and other material

C DMM/63/1 Record of the reconstrutction of the Old (Queen's) 1814-1815 Dock, Hull 1 item

C DMM/63/2 Summaries of 3 Acts of Parliament relating to Hull 1802 Dock Co. The Hull Pilotage Act (40 Geo III) with bye-laws; The Market Place Improvement Act (41 Geo III) and the Dock Act (14 Geo III) 1 item

37 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers C DMM/63/3 An Act for raising additional money for the 1805 implementation of the Hull Docks Act of 1802 1 item

C DMM/63/4 An abstract of a bill for making an additional docks n.d. c.1824 (Princes) in Hull 1 item

C DMM/63/5 Report of the Committee for obtaining an additional 30 Mar 1825 dock room 1 item

C DMM/63/6 Statement of the Facts as to the Situation of the Town 1840 of Hull 1 item

C DMM/63/7 Myton Commissioners and the Hull Dock Company 15 Dec 1841 Letter from Philco Publicus to creditors of the Hull Rockingham. Missing as of 13/4/2011 1 item

C DMM/63/8 A report by Robert Stephenson on dock 20 Oct 1842 accomodation in Hull. To the committee of the Manchester, Leeds, York and North Midland Railway and the Hull and Selby Railway 1 item

C DMM/63/9 Suggestions for the Improvement of the Dock 1842 Accommodation of the Port of Kingston upon Hull by R.Allen Stickney 1 item

C DMM/63/10 Report with Reference to a proposed extension of the 1843 Dock Accommodation of the Port of Kingston upon Hull by John B. Hartley 1 item

C DMM/63/11a Printed report of the proceedings of the Hull Town 7 Feb 1844 Council on the new dock bill. 1 item

C DMM/63/11b Report of the proceedings in the committee of the 1844 House of Commons on the Hull Dock Bill. Reprinted from the Hull Packet 1 item

C DMM/63/12 The Hull New Docks Act. Reprinted from the Hull 30 Aug 1844 Advertiser 1 item

C DMM/63/13 Report of the proceedings at Hull before the Tidal 1845 Harbour Commissioners

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C DMM/63/14 Report of the Town Clerk on the Hull Port and 29 Oct 1846 Harbour Bill 1 item

C DMM/63/15 Petition against the Hull Docks Bill by Hull 1859 Corporation 1 item

C DMM/63/16 Petition against the Hull Docks Bill by Hull Merchants 1859 1 item

C DMM/63/17 Petition against the Hull Docks Bill by Hull 1859 harbourside proprietors 1 item

C DMM/63/18 Petition against the Hull Docks Bill by Hull Trinity 1859 House 1 item

C DMM/63/19 Report of the proceedings on the Hull Docks Bill 21 Mar 1859 before the committee of the House of Commons Published at the Eastern Counties Herald office 1 item

C DMM/63/20 Press reports of the proceedings on the parliamentary 21-25 Mar committee on the Hull Docks Bill 1859 1 item

C DMM/63/21 Prospectus of the Hull West Dock Co. 9 Apr 1860 1 item

C DMM/63/22 Evidence of Robert Wills, Town Clerk of Hull before 10 May 1860 the merchant shipping committee of the House of Commons 1 item

C DMM/63/23 Petition by the Hull Corporation against the Kingston 1861 upon Hull Docks (New Works) Bill 1 item

C DMM/63/24 The case of the Hull Trinity House against the 6 Apr 1861 Harbour Bill 1 item

C DMM/63/25 Extra ordinary edition of the Hull Advertiser reporting 24 Apr 1866 the proceedings of the House of Commons Committee on Hull Dock Trust Bill 1 item

C DMM/63/26 Extra ordinary edition of the Hull Packet and Times 25 Apr 1866 reporting the proceedings of the House of Commons

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C DMM/63/27 Extra ordinary edition of the Hull Packet and Times 26 Apr 1866 reporting the proceedings of the House of Commons Committee on Hull Dock Trust Bill 1 item

C DMM/63/28 Extra ordinary edition of the Eastern Counties Herald 27 Apr 1866 reporting the proceedings of the House of Commons Committee on Hull Dock Trust Bill 1 item

C DMM/63/29 Extra ordinary edition of the Hull Advertiser reporting 27 Apr 1866 the proceedings of the House of Commons Committee on Hull Dock Trust Bill 1 item

C DMM/63/30 Extra ordinary edition of the Eastern Counties Herald 26 Apr 1866 reporting the proceedings of the House of Commons Committee on Hull Dock Trust Bill 1 item

C DMM/63/31 Regulations and schedule of rates and charges on 1877 good and duties upon shipping to the Hull Dock Co. 1 item

C DMM/63/32 Press cuttings relating to Hull Dock Co. 19th cent. 1 item

C DMM/63/33 Questions addressed to the Hull Corporation by the 1900-1902 Royal Commission on the Port of London and answers therto 1 item

C DMM/63/34 An examination of the report of the proceedings of the 1836 committee of owners of property on both sides of the river Hull, by Agathon. Also includes a copy of T. Thompson's 'Where ought a new dock be made?' 1 item

C DMM/63/35 Remarks on a publication intitled the 'Case of the 1787 Merchant's etc of the Town of Kingston upon Hull' 1 item

C DMM/63/36 Plans of the Hull Dock Company estate in around 1885 1875 1 item

C DMM/63/37 Evidence relating to the Port of Hull given to the Tidal 1845 Harbours Commission 1 item

40 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers C DMM/63/38 A Note on the History of Queen's Dock, Hull 1931 By E. Percy Bates 1 item

C DMM/63/39 Letter addressed to the shareholders of the Hull Dock Feb 1880 Co. by Col. Gerard Smith 1 item

C DMM/63/40 Pages from The Builder relating to the Hull Dock 1872 Company offices 1 item

C DMM/63/40/1 Page from 'The Builder' showing an engraving of the 17 Feb 1872 eastern elevation of the Hull Dock Company offices 1 item

C DMM/63/40/2 Page from 'The Builder' showing ground and first floor 17 Feb 1872 plans and description the Hull Dock Company offices 1 item

C DMM/63/41 Hull dock dues and charges 1877 From Robert Thubron's 'The Dock and Port Charges of Great Britain' 1 item

C DMM/63/42/1-25 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1786-1885 With gaps. From 1867 includes copies of the annual report as well 25 items

C DMM/63/42/1 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1786 1 item

C DMM/63/42/2 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1787 1 item

C DMM/63/42/3 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1788 1 item

C DMM/63/42/4 List of shareholders of the Hull Dock Company 1789 1 item

C DMM/63/42/5 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1790 1 item

C DMM/63/42/6 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1796 1 item

C DMM/63/42/7 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1806 1 item

41 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers C DMM/63/42/8 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1823 1 item

C DMM/63/42/9 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1824 1 item

C DMM/63/42/10 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1834 1 item

C DMM/63/42/11 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1840 1 item

C DMM/63/42/12 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1856 1 item

C DMM/63/42/13 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1864 1 item

C DMM/63/42/14 Annual accounts of the Hull Dock Company 1865 1 item

C DMM/63/42/15 Annual accounts and report of the Hull Dock 1867 Company 1 item

C DMM/63/42/16 Annual accounts and report of the Hull Dock 1871 Company 1 item

C DMM/63/42/17 Annual accounts and report of the Hull Dock 1876 Company 1 item

C DMM/63/42/18 Annual report of the Hull Dock Company 1877 1 item

C DMM/63/42/20 Annual accounts and report of the Hull Dock 1879 Company 1 item

C DMM/63/42/21 Annual accounts and report of the Hull Dock 1880 Company 1 item

C DMM/63/42/22 Annual accounts and report of the Hull Dock 1881 Company 1 item

C DMM/63/42/23 Annual accounts and report of the Hull Dock 1882 Company 1 item

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C DMM/63/42/24 Annual accounts and report of the Hull Dock 1883 Company 1 item

C DMM/63/42/25 Annual accounts and report of the Hull Dock 1884 Company 1 item

C DMM/63/43 Plans of the Hull Dock Company estate in around 1885 1875 1 item

C DMM/63/44 The report of John Grundy, engineer, respecting the 14 Oct 1772 proposition of making quays or wharfs on the west side of the haven of the River Hull 1 item

C DMM/63/45 Letter to the Merchants, Ship-owners and others of 9 Mar 1786 the Town of Kingston upon Hull regarding a fund to make a new Dock by Mercator 1 item

C DMM/63/46 Case of the Merchants, Ship-owners and Principal 1786 Inhabitants of the Town and Port of Kingston upon Hull and others interested in the trade and shipping of the said port 1 item

C DMM/63/47 Remarks on a publication intitled the 'Case of the 2 Feb 1787 Merchant's etc of the Town of Kingston upon Hull' By William Hammond, Chairman of the Hull Dock Company 1 item

C DMM/63/48 Minutes of a meeting of the Merchant's of the Town of 20 Aug 1787 Kingston upon Hull regarding the new dock in Hull 1 item

C DMM/63/49 Notice of a meeting regarding the dock in Hull 18 Sep 1787 1 item

C DMM/63/50 Notice of a sale by auction of land surplus to the 22 Oct 1787 requirrments of the Hull Dock Co. 1 item

C DMM/63/51 Notice of a meeting regarding the dock in Hull 2 Jan 1794 1 item

C DMM/63/52 Hull Docks by an appropriation of Garrison Ground 29 Mar 1794 By Thomas Frost, solicitor to the Hull Dock Company 1 item

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C DMM/63/53 Petition against a proposed extension of the dock by n.d. c.late 18th the Hull Dock Co. cent 1 item

C DMM/63/54 Plan of the intended Humber Dock in Hull 1803 1 item

C DMM/63/55 A Statement of the produce of sixty new shares in the 18 Jun 1806 docks at Kingston upon Hull sold by the Hull Dock Company. John Levett, Clerk to the Dock Company 1 item

C DMM/63/56 Offprints from the Hull Advertiser concerning 'Mr 1845 Beadles Plate' and the proposed dock extensions in Hull 1 item

C DMM/63/57 Petition by merchants in Hull against a dock bill n.d. c.late 18th 1 item

C DMM/63/58 Letters to the Board of Trade upon the Hull Dock Jan-Mar 1855 question. From Alderman Thomas Thompson and 1 item Feb-Mar 1859

C DMM/63/59 Letters to the Board of Trade upon the Hull Dock Jan 1855- question. With gaps Mar 1859 1 item

C DMM/63/60 A letter to the Ship-owners, Merchants Traders and n.d. c.1840 others interested in the welfare and prosperity of the Port of Hull From Alderman Thomas Thompson 1 item

C DMM/63/61 A report of the Parliamentary Committee made to the 8 Jun 1859 General Committee and to subscribers to the fund for opposing such a bill. Appointed on 5 November 1858 to protect the interests of the Port of Hull against the encroachments of the Hull Dock Company and to oppose in Parliament any Bill brought in by the company to carry out certain resolutions passed by them in September 1858. By John R. Ringrose, Chairman 1 item

C DMM/63/62 The Dock Question; A view of the Hull Dock n.d. c.1840 Company's financial position. By a member of the committee appointed by the Corporation of Hull to watch Bills in parliament likely to affect the interests thereof 1 item

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C DMM/63/63 A Brief History of the origin and Progress of the Dock 9 Apr 1884 Company at Kingston upon Hull. A speech delivered by Benjamin Burnett Mason, an ex-director of the company, on the re-opening of the Humber Dock after extensive repairs to the lock-pit 1 item

C DMM/63/64 The Hull Docks, proceedings held at the Town's 17 Feb 1892 meeting. Held in Hengler's Circus 1 item

C DMM/64 Hull Board of Health 1831-1833 2 volumes

Historical Background: A potential outbreak of cholera in June 1831 resulted in the creation of both national and local boards of health later that same year. The Hull Board was disbanded in1833 as the threat receded with the national board also going a few months later

Related material: Records relating to the central health board can be found at The National Archives in Kew

C DMM/64/1/1 Minutes of the Hull Board of Health 28 Oct 1831- 1 volume 27 Mar 1833

C DMM/64/1/2 Minutes of the medical committee of the Hull Board of 1 Nov 1831- Health 25 Oct 1832 1 volume

C DMM/65 Hull Irish National Club n.d. c.19th cent 1 item

Historical Background: Hull had quite a significant Irish Community for many years, with some 3,000 in the city by the 1850s. The club, part of the United Irish League of Great Britain, seems to have been established by the 1870s

Related material: See the article "Irish Immigration into Mid-Nineteenth-Century Hull" by Jo Gibbons, in the book "Keeping Faith – 700 years of Catholic Life in Hull."

C DMM/65: Rules of the club. Museum reference 4/78

C DMM/66 Receipts issued to William Ashton of Hull 1822 1 item

Related material: Other records in the name of William Ashton, merchant and sloop owner can be found in the searchroom name index

45 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers C DMM/66: Issued in payment of various port dues

C DMM/67 The papers of Henry Baynes relating to the Hull 7 Dec 1880- Barnsley and West Riding Junction Railway 30 Aug 1884 Company 1 item

Historical Background: Originally the Hull Barnsley and West Riding Junction Railway and Dock Company, the name was changed to The Hull and Barnsley Railway in 1905. In 1922 it merged with the North Eastern Railway. Henry Baynes, of Park Street, Hull, architect was a share holder in the company

Related material: There are many other records relating to the Hull Barnsley and West Riding Junction Railway available at the Hull History Centre. Please see the online catalogue and the index cards in the library and searchroom for more details

C DMM/67: Papers relating to shares held in the Hull Barnsley and West Riding Junction Railway

C DMM/68 Letters addressed to Albert Rollitt, Mayor of Hull 8 Jan-14 Oct 1 item 1884

Biographical Background: Arthur Rollitt was first elected to the council in 1876. A popular councillor, he was very active in the town and city's politics. He was sheriff in 1875 and mayor in 1883 and 1884. He was also Chairman of Governors at Hull Grammar School between 1887-1905

Related material: At C DMX/68 and C DMX/105 are more letters and papers relating to Rollitt. A photograph of him can be found at C DEHG/1/3/1, whilst details of his service on the council can be found in the council minutes on open access in the library area

C DMM/68: From John Symons of Coltman Street, Hull and George Hodge of Lime Street, Hull

C DMM/69 Humber Bridge Bill 1649-1931 26 items

Historical Background: Following the abandonment of the 1880's plan to cross the River Humber by way of a railway bridge, another plan was devised in the 1930s. This was to be a multi-span road bridge. Although the Bill was passed the economic crisis of the period meant it would never be built

Related material: Other papers related to the 1930s bridge can be found at C DMX/141 and C WM/146

C DMM/69/1 Hull Dock Company issue of new shares 18 Jun 1806 1 item

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C DMM/69/2 Second Book of the Chronicles of the town of 1800s Kingston upon Hull, Chapter III 1 item

C DMM/69/3 Plans of the River Hull agricultural drains though the 15 Jul 1881 town of Hull 1 item

C DMM/69/4 North Eastern Railway Bill 1903 Parliamentary 1903 session footfall between Albert Dock and William Wright Dock 1 item

C DMM/69/5 North Eastern Railway Bill 1903 parliamentary 1903 session showing Citadel estate and public streets 1 item

C DMM/69/6 Plans comparing the Humber Bridge with the 1890s-1930s Runcorn Bridge River Mersey survey, plan of the Runcorn Railway Bridge 1800s and a plan comparing the River Mersey and the Runcorn Bridge with the River Humber and the Humber Bridge 3 items

C DMM/69/7 Diagram showing the alteration in the effective mouth 1649-1852 of River Humber 1 item

C DMM/69/8 Humber Conservancy Board plans for the River 1914 Humber from Trent Falls to Barton Haven 1 item

C DMM/69/9 Comparison of the headway and width of navigation 1930s openings of Humber Bridge with those of other bridges over navigable waterways 1 item

C DMM/69/10 Charts of the River Humber from Trent Falls to Skitter 1650-1896 Ness 1 item

C DMM/69/11 Charts of the River Humber from Trent Falls to Skitter 1861-1930 Ness 1 item

C DMM/69/12 Plan of King George Dock, Hull and Salt End 4 Apr 1921 1 item

C DMM/69/13 Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire waterways 1925-1928 tonnage figures 1 item

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C DMM/69/14 River Humber contour survey 1929-1930 1 item

C DMM/69/15 Road works and town improvemnt plans in Hull 30 May 1929 1 item

C DMM/69/16 Courses for sailing barges between Hull and Barton 1930-1931 Prepared for the Humber Bridge Bill 1 item

C DMM/69/17 Humber Bridge Traffic statistics map 1930-1931 Includes appendix E and G. Prepared for 1930-1931 Parliamentary session 1 item

C DMM/69/18 Plan and section of the Humber Viaduct 22 Jan 1931 A copy of a portion of the deposited plan for Hull and Lincolnshire Railway Bill 1883 1 item

C DMM/69/19 Humber Bridge Bill plan of the current observation at 28 Jan 1931 the site of the proposed bridge 1 item

C DMM/69/20 General plan of the River Humber showing statutory 16 Mar 1931 river lines and training wall 1 item

C DMM/69/21 Drawings showing a comparison between the 1883 1930s and 1931 deposited plans for the Humber Bridge 1 item

C DMM/69/22 Plan showing the proposed improvement of the upper 1930s Humber and the Trent Falls 1 item

C DMM/69/23 Diagram of the ebb and flood current of the River 1930s Humber. Prepared for the Humber Bridge Bill 1 item

C DMM/69/24 Aire and Calder Navigation plan of the waterway from n.d. early 20th Goole to Hull cent. 1 item

C DMM/70 Legal Documents for land in Hull and Cottingham 12 Feb 1664- A bargain and sale for land in Cottingham and a final 22 Jan 1666 concord for land in Hull. Both have seals affixed to

48 of 49 Hull History Centre: Hull Museums Collection of books and papers them. Museum reference H665 2 items

Custodial History: Gifted to Hull Museums by Dane Park Junior School on 18 Jul 1988 and transferred to Hull History Centre in July 2011

C DMM/70/1 Final Concord 12 Feb 1664 For land in Hull (16 Chas.II) i) Thomas Broadley ii) John Bethell and his wife, Christina. Includes the seal of Charles II Sealed bargin and sale 1 item

C DMM/70/2 For close of pasture (a parcel of land) called Westhell 22 Jan 1666 in Cottingham. Between (17 Chas.II) i) James Shepherd, late of Kingston upon Hull, merchant and Mary Raikes of Kingston upon Hull, widow and Joseph Raikes of Kingston upon Hull, gent. the executors of the late Tomas Raikes, deceased ii) Thomas Holtby, mariner and Isobel, his wife, widow of Robert Gosippe of Kingston upon Hull In Latin 1 item

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