PastSearch Newsletter Issue 55: July 2017
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Contents June Round June Round Up Up...... 1 Eboracum Festival...... 1 Snippets from Arthur’s Guide to York...... 2 Two new sites began towards the end of June. Trial trenches at Full Sutton York City Aerodrome revealed narrow ditches of probably Iron Age/Romano-British date, although 1936...... 3 no pottery or other dating evidence found in them. A building survey was This Month in also conducted in Sutton on Hull. History...... 5 British Monarchs ...... 6 Gave Walk Around the York Walls talk to the East Yorkshire Family History HOSM Local History Society (Hull branch). Society...... 6 Picture This...... 7 Just For Fun...... 7 This month’s talk at HOSM Social Club was Fires of York Minster (Part 3), Dates for Your Diary...... 8 this time we took a look at the fire of 1984 which destroyed the South Just for Fun Transept roof and vaulting, and caused serious damage to the Rose Window. Answers...... 8 (This talk is now available as a bookable presentation). What’s Been In The News...... 9 Adverts...... 10 Eboracum Festival
This years’ Eboracum Roman Festival was held 1-4 June 2017 in the Museum Gardens, these are just a few photographs from that weekend, even the IX Legion were there.
If you missed it this year, watch out for it next year, as this is set to be an annual event.
1 Snippets from Arthur’s Guide to York
THE JEWELLERS Are well represented by Messrs. KLEISER BROS., Silversmiths, Parliament Street. Mr. GEO.CHAPMAN, Jeweller, Coney Street. Mr. ORLANDO WRIGHT, Silversmith, 29, Blake Street. Mr. J.C. ARUNDEL, Silversmith, 22, Coney Street Mr. A.D. JACKSON, Silversmith, Clifford Street.
Arthur’s Guide to York c. 1898 Kleiser Brothers: 1851 – 38 Stonegate – Andrew Kleiser, Clockmaker, Watchmaker (Hull & York Directory) 1885 – 22 Parliament Street (Corner of Parliament Street & St. Sampson’s Sq.) – A & J. Kleiser, Silversmith Jeweller, Watchmaker (York General ) 1895 – 22 Parliament Street – Cuthbert J. Kleiser & Sons, Watchmaker, Jewller, Silversmith (Whites Directory) 1901 – 22 Parliament Street – Kleiser & Son, Watchmaker & Jeweller (Kelly’s Directory) 1913 – 22 Parliament Street & St. Sampson Sq – Kleiser & Sons, Watchmaker, Clockmaker (Kelly’s Directory) “The 1841 census reveals that Phillip Schwerer employed Augustine Kleiser and Andrew Kleiser who was born in Scollach, Baden. In 1842, Matthew and Phillip Schwerer returned to Germany and the business was sold to Augustine Kleiser and Andrew Kleiser who continued to trade as P. Schwerer. In 1846, Matthew Schwerer returned to York and resumed business, firstly at 18 Stonegate and later at 14 Stonegate. Returning to the Kleiser 's, by 1857, Augustine seems to have left the scene and Andrew was joined by his brother Joseph. Earlier the 1851 census shows the visit of another brother from Germany, Martin. Martin decided to stay and by 1861 had purchased the business of Matthew Schwerer at 14, Stonegate. The 1871 census has the firm of M. Kleiser & Co., under the management of Bernard Tritschler. By 1881, Matthew Wehrly was the owner of M. Kleiser & Co. as the senior partner, the junior partner was Severin Heine.” Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Maker’s Marks
George Chapman: 1885 – 51 Coney Street – George Chapman, Silversmith, Jeweller, Electro- plater, Gilder, Watchmaker (York) 1895 – 51 Coney Street – George Norman Chapman – Watchmaker, Clockmaker, Goldsmith, Jeweller, Chaser (White’s Directory)
2 Orlando Wright: 1885 – 53 Stonegate – Orlando Wright, Silversmith, Jeweller, Electro-plater, Gilder (York) 1895 – 29 Blake Street – Orlando Wright, Jeweller (White’s Directory) 1913 – Bland’s Court, Coney Street – Orlando Wright, Jeweller (Kelly’s Directory)
J.C. Arundel: “John Cundall Arundal, born 4 June 1816, son of Thomas Arundel. Free from patrimony 30 July 1839, started on wn business 1840. Died 27 August 1893, business continued by his wife, Ellen.” Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Maker’s Marks
1851 – 40 Goodramgate – John Arundel, Clockmaker, Watchmaker 1885 – 22 Coney Street – John C. Arundel, Silversmith & Jeweller (York) 1895 – 22 Coney Street – John Arundel, Watchmaker, Jeweller (White’s Directory)
Advert 1872 York Herald 15 March 1900 notice of final closure for John Arundel’s business.
A.D. Jackson: 1885 – 23 Davygate – A.D. Jackson, Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller Electro-plater, Gilder (York) 1895 – Adjoining the Free Library, Clifford Street – A.D. Jackson, Goldsmith, Silversmith (White’s Directory) 1913 – Clifford Street – Alfred Dale Jackson, Jeweller (Kelly’s Directory)
References used: Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Maker’s Marks – www.925-1000.com Genuki - www.genuki.org.uk
3 York City Aerodrome 1936
The York Municipal Aerodrome and Clifton Moor Airfield was officially opened on 4 July 1936 by Lord Swinton, Minister for Air, as a civilian airfield, the land having been bought by the York Corporation in 1934.
However the land had an earlier association with aviation, when on 27 May 1933 it was used by an air circus.
Up until WWII the airfield was managed by Yorkshire Air Services and Country Club Ltd., running a flying club and air taxi.
In September 1939 the airfield was taken over by the RAF and used as a relief landing ground for RAF Linton-on-Ouse. Two months later it came under Army Co-orperation Command, and in August 1940, Westland Lysanders were stationed with 4 Squadron.
In 1941 a complete RAF Station was built and accommodation for 500 personnel. Three runways were built for a Halifax heavy bomber repair unit (No. 48 Maintenance Unit).
The airfield was badly damaged during a Luftwaffe airstrike in April 1942.
In December 1942 169 Army Co-operation Squadron and 613 Squadron were based her, then between March and April 1943 the Fleet Air Arm used the airfield. It was then transferred to RAF Fighter command with 48MU remaining.
Following the end of the war 48MU were tasked with stripping down over half of the remaining Halifax bombers which had been flown in from all across the country, this took two years.
Although the RAF left in 1946, the airfield was not decommissioned. Yorkshire Aviation Services were to return, but closed in early 1950’s.
In the 1980’s York Corporation sold the site for housing, and the Clifton Moor Retail Park built.
References used: http://www.forgottenairfields.com/united-kingdom/england/york/clifton-s977.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifton_Without
4 This Month in History (July)
Below, is at least one event for each day of this month from around the world.
Links for more information about each of these events can be found by visiting the relevant page on the PastSearch website.
You can also find out about other events which have happened in history for each day of the year.
Start your search by using this link: http://pastsearch-archaeo-history.co.uk/on-this-day/
Date Year Country Event 1 1690 Ireland Battle of the Boyne (Williamite War in Ireland). 2 1644 England Battle of Marston Moor (English Civil War). 3 1767 Pitcairn Island First sighted by midshipman Robert Pitcairn on HMS Swallow. 4 2012 Switzerland CERN announced discovery of particles consistent with the Higgs boson. 5 1937 USA SPAM Luncheon Meat began to be sold. 6 1415 Holy Roman Jan Hus Burned at stake for heresy. Empire 7 1917 UK Women’s Army Auxiliary Corp created. 8 1780 YORK Workmen found skeleton behind Courthouse, believed to be William Thompson who escaped in 1757. 9 455 Roman Empire Eparchius Avitus Augustus proclaimed Roman Emperor (west). 10 1967 New Zealand Adopted decimal currency. 11 1750 Canada Fire destroyed most Halifax, Nova Scotia. 12 927 Scotland/England Constantine II of Scotland pledged to Æthelstan of England that he would not ally with Viking kings. 13 1814 Italy The Carabinieri established. 14 1789 France Citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille (French Revolution). 15 1834 Spain The Spanish Inquisition officially disbanded. 16 1935 USA World’s first parking meter installed in Oklahoma City. 17 1717 GB George I sailed down River Thames with a barge of 50 musicians, where Handel’s Water Music was premiered. 18 1823 YORK Land purchased near River Foss to build gasworks (The York Gas Light Co.) 19 1545 England The Mary Rose sank off the coast of Portsmouth. 20 1944 Germany Operation Valkerie (WWII). 21 1865 USA Wild Bill Hickok Killed Davis Tutt in Springfield Missouri. 22 1620 Holland Pilgrims for America left Delfshaven on the Speedwell for England 23 1986 UK Prince Andrew became Duke of York & married Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey. 24 1487 Netherlands Strike against ban on foreign beer in Leeuwarden. 25 1893 Greece The Corinth Canal used for first time. 26 1963 USA Syncom 2 Satellite launched. 27 1694 England Royal Charter granted to Bank of England. 28 1821 Peru Independence from Spain. 29 1899 Netherlands First Hague Convention signed. 30 1912 Japan Yoshihito became Emperor Taishō. 31 1865 Australia First narrow gauge mainline railway opened at Grandchester.
5 British Monarchs – Edward the Elder
Name: King Edward The Elder Born: c.871 Parents: Alfred the Great and Ealswith of Mercia House of: Wessex Crowned: June 8, 900 at Kingston-upon-Thames, aged c.29 Married: (1) Ecgywn (2) Elfleda and (3) Edgiva. Children: 5 sons and 11 daughters Died: July 17, 924 at Farndon-on-Dee Buried at: Winchester Succeeded by: his son Aethelstan
During his reign he reconquered southeast England and the Midlands from the Danes, uniting Wessex and Mercia with the help of his sister Aethelflaed. By the time of his death his kingdom was the most powerful in the British Isles. He died leading an army against the Welsh
References used: https://www.britroyals.com/kings.asp?id=edwardelder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Elder
HOSM Local History Society
Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Social Club, next door to the Village Hall, High Street.
Start time 7.00pm
Price £2.00
2017
17 July – Visit to Harswell Church Last Month’s Talk – 19 June 21 Aug Archaeology of Welham Bridge Unfortunately I was unable to attend this – – Karen Adams presentation given by Paul Scholfield on the 18 Sept A Victorian Classroom Old Town, Hull. – – Chris Cade 21 Aug – TBC – Russell Marwood
6 Picture This Just For Fun
This is Colin the digging hamster, he is hiding on one of the pages in this newsletter, can you find him?
Word Search
Jorvik Viking Centre This is the first room within the museum, which allows you to walk across a glass floor, below which is part of the reconstructed remains from the Coppergate excavations of 1979-81.
The Viking centre has recently been re- opened following the floods.
Do You Know Where This Is?
Answer in Issue 56 Festival of Archaeology 2017 is being held nationally with the main events between 15-30 July. For more details go to: http://www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk/
In the mean time try finding the words associated with the festival in the above word search.
Answers on page 8
7 Dates for Your Diary
10 Jul PastSearch – Karen Adams – 2016 14 Aug PastSearch – Karen Adams – 19th Century Sites (as part of Archaeology Blake Street, 1.00pm (see advert p.14) Festival) 1.00pm (see advert p.13) 10 Jul Boothferry Family & Local History 14 Aug Boothferry Family & Local History – Mrs. Treasure Hunt, 7.00pm M. Roberts – Those Mitford Girls, 7.00pm 17 Jul HOSM Local History Society – Visit 21 Aug HOSM Local History Society – to Harswell Church, 7.00pm Archaeology of Welham Bridge – Karen Adams, 7.00pm 22 Jul Southburn Archaeology Museum – Open Day, 10.00am-4.00pm http://samatsouthburn.co.uk/ 24 Jul Boothferry Family & Local History Society – Mr. M. Price – People & Places on the Western Front, 7.00pm 31 Jul Moor Fest – Sutton Bank National Park Centre, 11am-4pm (see advert p.15)
If you have an event you would like to include in Dates for Your Diary, please send to Karen at [email protected]
Just For Fun Answers
Find Colin on page 1
8 What’s Been in the News These articles were shared on Facebook during the last month. To see similar articles as they come into the news follow PastSearch on Facebook.
Hunt is on for York’s lost amphitheatre Archaeologists in N. Iceland discover Viking age chief buried in ship with his sword and dog
“Hundreds of people - from primary school pupils to pensioners - flocked to the city centre on Saturday to help in the hunt for York’s lost amphitheatre. “Archeologists, who are working at a large burial site in Eyjafjörður fjord in north Iceland, Top archaeologists, including Time Team’s announced that they had discovered the remains Stewart Ainsworth and the University of York’s of a ship burial dating back to the Viking age. A Tim Sutherland, gathered in the gardens to start wealthy chieftain seems to have been buried in the search for clues which may reveal the hidden one of his boats along with some of his worldly location of York’s Roman Amphitheatre” possessions, including a sword and his dog. More unexplored burial sites are believed to be Read more at: located at the site.” www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/15329217.Hunt_is_ on_for_York___s_lost_amphitheatre Read more at: http://icelandmag.visir.is/article/archaeologists- n-iceland-discover-viking-age-chief-buried- ship-his-sword-and-dog
'Significant' Viking hoard unearthed on Isle of Man
A "very significant" find of Viking silver has been unearthed on the Isle of Man by a metal detectorist.
An inquest at Douglas Court House heard the 14 pieces, found in the Garff area in 2016, dated from the 10th Century.
Read more at: www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of- man-40444034
9 Visit the PastSearch Website
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10 Archaeological Services
http://pastsearch-archaeo-history.co.uk/archaeological-services/
PastSearch offers archaeological services including Heritage Statements, Written Scheme of Investigations, Watching Briefs and Evaluations, working in the North Yorkshire and East Riding.
With 30 years of local knowledge, PastSearch aims to provide a reliable and flexible service regarding small and medium sized projects, including private and commercial developments. We also aim to keep costs to the client at a reasonable rate whilst maintaining professional standards.
CAD Illustration service also available.
For more information please email: [email protected] or ring Karen on 07811 877 469.
11 Presentations, Workshops and Walking Tours
http://pastsearch-archaeo-history.co.uk/illustrated-talks/
There are currently 27 illustrated talks available which can be booked by groups and societies, and the list keeps growing!!
Workshops are also available and can be adapted to suit your group’s needs.
Alternatively if your group would like to explore areas of York on foot, tours can also be individually created.
For more information please email: [email protected] or ring Karen on 07811 877 469.
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