The North Riding Record Society, Vol. 1: For the Publication of Original Documents Relating to the North Riding of the County of York; Quarter Session Records (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. C. Atkinson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265264162 ISBN 13: 9780265264164

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the North Riding Quarter Sessions records in this definitive edition.

This volume offers an accessible look at original minutes and orders from the early 1600s, with context from an editor’s introductory remarks.

Designed to help readers grasp what the records reveal about life in the North Riding, the book presents abstracts, extracts, and copies of key entries. It also explains how statistics and road and bridge notes fit into the larger picture of social and economic conditions of the period.

Expect thoughtful commentary on topics like recusancy, price lists, and local infrastructure. The editor aims to balance thoroughness with readability, guiding you through material that can be dense but is rich in historical detail.

• An introductory overview of the volume’s scope and method
• Discussion of recurring themes such as recusants and times prices
• Selected extracts and copies from Quarter Sessions records
• Notes on how to read and interpret the entries for broader context

Ideal for readers of local history, archival records, and those curious about early modern governance in the North Riding.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265264162
• ISBN 13: 9780265264164
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 334