Historic images of Yorkshire go online in national archive catalogue service

THOUSANDS of historic images of the Yorkshire region are being made available online as part of a national archive catalogue service.

In all, more than a million photographs and documents relating to England's historic buildings and archaeological sites will now be accessible online, rather than requiring a visit to the National Monuments Record office in Swindon.

The old images of the Yorkshire region include the aftermath of a major mill fire in Elland, near Halifax, in 1912 which forced many families from their homes to the safety of a makeshift camp. People appear to have taken whatever they could carry with a chest of drawers, tables, chairs and bags of clothes among the items rescued from houses in the way of the fire at Wellington Mills.

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Another photograph focuses on the demolition of a post mill in South Killingholme, near Immingham, in 1934, while there is also a view of stalls in the Market Place of Brigg, North Lincolnshire, taken in 1901.

The database, which includes images, plans, drawings, reports and publications covering England's archaeology, architecture and social and local history, can now be accessed at englishheritagearchives.org.uk.

A variety of search terms can be used to locate a type of building or an exact address, the use of the search word "Yorkshire" alone yielding 36,928 catalogue items.

Each catalogue item consists of a description and users can place orders online. A small percentage of the description is illustrated.

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Site registration is free but customers are charged for documents ordered. Alternatively, users can contact the Inquiry and Research Service on 01793 414 600 or email [email protected] to place an order or ask for help if they cannot find what they are looking for.