New Book: Whitby Photographers, their lives and their photographs from the 1840s by Ruth Wilcock

The lives of Whitby’s resident photographers have been incredibly varied, and in the course of preparing this book much new fascinating detail has been discovered about them, their work, and, in some cases, their illustrious clients, such as Lewis Carroll, and also about the history of Whitby.
Some started out life as jet workers, joiners or clock makers, a few trained as photographers, others developed their knowledge as amateurs to forge a new career. Some were successful, others went bankrupt, some had tragedy in their lives, some became well-known and most led lives which have not been investigated before.
The book starts with the pioneer William Stonehouse and his photos, followed by others such as Wallis, Waller and Dawson. New information has also been found on the most famous photographer of Whitby, Frank Sutcliffe, with new insights into his life and work, his travels abroad and a few of his letters, even the link between him and Beatrice Potter.
For some photographers, such as Tom Watson and John Ross, this book expands in much detail on previous studies, but for most of Whitby's many photographers it is a journey of fresh discovery into their lives and work.
Whitby Photographers, their lives and their photographs from the 1840s, is by Ruth Wilcock, a local historian and amateur photographer, who has known Whitby since her childhood. The book is extensively illustrated with rarely seen pictures of the district and its people, many never published before.

Price £15.95.   For stockists & further details see www.towlard.com

Contact Ruth Wilcock on 01277 219598.

Offer from Orb Community Arts - Computer Courses Available in Knaresborough

We currently offer free computer classes every Friday from around 9.30 am through until about 3.30. The morning session is aimed at older users (generally 55 and over) and the afternoon session at anyone without basic IT skills. The classes are tailored to people with little or no experience of using computers and the internet but can be tailored to an individuals needs. I could certainly see it benefitting people interested in researching family history if their current IT level is fairly low or as yet untapped!

We can take people on anytime, just call myself or Mark on 01423 202028.

On Friday October 22nd we are also holding an 'open session' to celebrate National Get On-line Week, our classes will be running as normal, but anyone who wishes to come along and see our facilities and what we can offer will be more than welcome and we'll provide tea, biscuits, advice and the chance to sign up for free lessons.

Leon Fijalkowski

Website: http://www.orb-arts.org

Harrogate Library Re-opening

The newly refurbished Harrogate library at Victoria Avenue will re-open at 11am on Monday 18 October 2010

Film Ordering for Family History Centres - New Procedure

Microfilm and microfiche orders for loan at LDS Family History Centres (FHC) can now be completed at any Internet enabled computer, rather than through the FHC itself. See our journal "Claro Ancestors" Vol.5, No.3 for more details. Website: film.familysearch.org

County Record Office - closure for building maintenance

Please note that North Yorkshire County Record Office will be closed from Monday 29 November 2010 to Friday 3 December inclusive for refurbishment and stocktaking. The office will be open as usual on Saturday 4 December.

North Yorkshire County Council Record Office
Malpas Road
Northallerton
North Yorkshire DL7 8TB

Tel: 01609 777585
e-mail: archives@northyorks.gov.uk
Website: www.northyorks.gov.uk/archives

FindMyPast.co.uk To Digitise MANCHESTER RECORDS

Findmypast.co.uk and FamilySearch will be digitising an estimated 130,000 images and 8,000,000 records over the next two years. The records will cover all of Manchester and some parts of Lancashire, due to boundary movement over the centuries. The records will include entries going back to the sixteenth century. In the collection being released the 19th century prison registers of the area will also be made available.

Website: www.findmypast.co.uk

Forthcoming Events:

Saturday 25th June 2011: Yorkshire Family History Fair, Knavesmire, York

Census Jobs for 27 March 2011 Census:

A range of temporary part time and full time jobs are available from supervisory roles to general collectors across England and Wales. The roles are ideal for: