Archive of the Stancliffe Family of North Yorkshire

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 MS 1578
  • Dates of Creation
    • ca.1800-1952
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 5 boxes held on 1 shelf, printed, paper, leather, and parchment

Scope and Content

Comprises: (1) Letters, diaries, and a few stamps; (2) Ledgers relating to financial accounts; (3) Various local maps, some rolled, others folded; (4) Game books for the years 1896-1903; (5) An album of 78 LP records in German for foreign travel; (6) Various books, such as a Latin grammar, a Book of Common Prayer, a "Josephus" Bible, and advice to young wives

Administrative / Biographical History

The Stancliffe Family owned property in Yorkshire (notably Sion House at Thirsk) and in Macclesfield

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Note

In English

Family Names

Stancliffe family