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Tadcaster Historical Society is a small, local history group who not only meet monthly to hear an historical lecture, but are also engaged in their own research, both individually and in groups. Together, they have produced several books on the history of Tadcaster. These include a major achievement: the transcription and translation from Latin into English of the Manor Court Rolls of the Percy Manor of Tadcaster for the 16th and 17th Century.
In 2015, the Society obtained funding for an archaeological dig close to the site of the Motte and Bailey Castle in Tadcaster. The dig was successfully completed and now a Report of the dig is available in the form of an on-line file.
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Programme for 2019
February 7thAnnual General Meeting / Pictures from the Archive : Peter Bradshaw

The Annual General Meeting will be followed by a selection of images from the Community Photographic Archive
March 7thThe Romans in York : Jim Birdsall
April 4thYorkshire women in World War One : Lucy Moore
May 2ndOld maps of Tadcaster : various members
JuneWalking tour of historic Sherburn
JulySummer visit to be arranged
AugustSummer visit to be arranged
September 5thBattle of Tadcaster 1642 : Simon Richardson
October 3rdTwo short talks : Various members
November 7thThe Board School in Station Road : Isobel Stones
December 5thDating old photographs : John Firth and Katy Turner
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Meetings are on the first Thursday of the month at 7-30pm, at the Tadcaster Methodist Church.
Admission is free to members, visitors £1.50 and refreshments free.
New members can join the Society at any of the meetings. The single membership fee is £7-50 per calendar year. The fee for a couple is £12.
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Publications
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NEW
- A Brief History of Tadcaster / Tadcaster Historical Society.
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This new edition is a major revision of the first "Brief History" which was published in 1988, incorporating events over the past 30 years and recent discoveries about the town's history. The text is enhanced by an increased number of photographs, some in colour, and maps.
Contents : Tadcaster chronology, Tadcaster's Lords of the Manor, The English Civil War
, Religious Tadcaster, Education
, Transport in Tadcaster, Brewing
, Notable Buildings in Tadcaster
, Archaeology around Tadcaster
2018. 70p, photographs, maps. ISBN 978-0-95322495-1. This publication is now available either in local newsagents or by order though email. £5 plus postage.
- Everyday life in Tadcaster : as seen through the Manor Court Rolls of the 16th and 17th century / Tadcaster Historical Society
- "Wrangling neighbours, straying sheep,
Thieves and vagabonds, rotten meat."
The Manor Court in Tadcaster, run by the lord of the manor, dealt with all offences and misdemeanours committed within the manor as well as administering the agricultural system on which everyone depended. This booklet explains how the manor court worked and looks at everyday life in the town. It describes the extent of the manor and the buildings within it, together with a brief history of its lords, the role of women and the importance of money.
2005. 45p. ISBN 0-9532249-1-0. £5 plus postage.
- Tadcaster, 16th Century Manor Court Rolls : 1498-1599 / transcribed and translated by Tadcaster Historical Society
- The complete translation of the rolls.
2005. xxi, 139p, index. ISBN 0-95322492-9. £20 plus postage
This publication also available as a PDF file sent by email. £5
- Tadcaster, 17th Century Manor Court Rolls : 1636-1670 / transcribed and translated by Tadcaster Historical Society
- The complete translation of the rolls.
2005. xxi, 162p, index. ISBN 0-95322493-7. £20 plus postage
This publication also available as a PDF file sent by email. £5
- Tadcaster's pubs : a brief history / Ian Page.
- 2008. 72p. £5 plus postage.
- Tadcaster history : coaches, boats and trains / Ian Page
- The coming of the railway to Tadcaster had an important impact on the existing road and river transport: the railway itself eventually succumbing to modern motor transport.
2010. 54p. £5 plus postage
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Publications are on sale in local newsagents. They can also be ordered by email. Postage varies and will be advised in response to the email order.
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On-Line Links
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Helpful Links
ADS: Archaeology Data Service
The Archaeology Data Service is a not-for-profit organisation based in the picturesque setting of The King's Manor at the University of York. The aim is to collect, describe, catalogue, preserve, and provide user support for digital resources that are created as a product of archaeological research. Many of these are accessible on-line.
Britain through Time
A vision of Britain through Time between 1801 and 2001. Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions, and the specific page for Tadcaster.
British Association for Local History
The Association exists to encourage and assist the study of Local History as an academic discipline and as a rewarding leisure pursuit for both individuals and groups. Publications include The Local Historian (The Journal of the British Association for Local History) and Local History News. Members may borrow these two publications, please ask at a meeting.
Historical Societies
Local Historical Societies and websites include :
Leeds
Leodis - a photographic archive of Leeds.
Secret Leeds - a site dedicated to investigating quirky, unusual or mysterious aspects of the built environment, culture and history of the city of Leeds, both past and present.
Maps and plans
The National Library of Scotland provides on-line access to Ordnance Survey maps of the United Kingdom. This is an excellent resource for old maps and plans.
Old Maps - online access to a complete step by step picture of land use changes that have taken place from the mid-19th Century onwards, from OS County Series, OS Town Plans and post-war National Grid mapping to unique Russian Maps of UK target locations from the cold-war era.
A Vision of Britain - online access to a collection of Historical maps
Britain from Above - the unique Aerofilms collection of aerial photographs from 1919-1953.
North Yorkshire County Record Office
The Record Office provides record keeping services for North Yorkshire County Council and its communities. Online catalogue
Towton Battlefield Society
The Society's website carries extensive information about this local battle.
University of York - Local History
The Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University offers adult courses covering topics of local
West Yorkshire Archive ServiceThe West Yorkshire Archive Service provides access to archives in 5 locations in West Yorkshire, including the new History Centre in Wakefield. (Tadcaster was a part of West Yorkshire until 1975.)
York Archeological Trust
Based in York, the county's historic centre, and with an office in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, York Archaeological Trust has been investigating archaeology in Yorkshire and beyond since 1972. online portal
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Searching
These links take you the search page of the catalogues and indices of these organisations. (Place the mouse over the link for a fuller description.)
British Library Archives and MSS
COPAC
The National Archive
The Archives Hub
Borthwick Institute for Archives
Gazetter of British Place Names
Heritage Gateway
The London Gazette
West Yorkshire Archive Service
Europeana
American Memory
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