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Further Research

View from Park Hill, Skipton (1959) (The Rowley Collection)

External links to other sites of interest

We’re proud to be part of a wider network of people and organisations dedicated to preserving and celebrating our heritage. Alongside other historical societies in Yorkshire and across the UK.

We also link to photographers websites who capture the places, archives, and stories that bring history to life. Explore these links to discover new research, inspiring images, and opportunities to connect with others who share a passion for the past and present.

Addingham Photo Archive

Thousands of photos, maps and documents featuring the village of Addingham.

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Aireborough Historical Society

The Society was founded in 1957 to record and preserve the history of Aireborough.

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BALH

British Association for Local History

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British Library

Maps, voters lists & lots of other sources

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British Newspaper Archive

9 million pages.Gradually adding local newspapers too.

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British Surnames

Distribution of surnames across Britain

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Burley Local History & Archive Group

The Burley Archive - preserving the past for the future. Courtesy of the Burley Local History & Archive Group.

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Carleton in Craven Local History Group

Carleton-in-Craven is a small village in North Yorkshire, England. It’s situated about two miles from the market town of Skipton.

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Graves in 23,000 locations and 153 countries

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Craven Herald

Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales News.

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Craven Museum & Gallery

Connect with local characters and landscapes from the past in our family friendly, accessible museum.

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Craven Then and Now

Pictures combining the past and present in one picture.

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East Riding Archives

Use East Riding Archives to build your story, look into your family tree or find out about the local area or properties.

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Embsay and Eastby Village History

Village history

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Farnhill & Kildwick Local History group

The aim of this group is to research and present its findings on this web site.

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Gargrave Heritage Group

Gargrave Heritage Group is collating and archiving all the local church records and the history of the village of Gargrave in North Yorkshire.

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Harrogate Civic Society

Harrogate Civic Society is a voluntary independent organisation that exists to enhance the character and amenities of the Town

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History of Skipton

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature.

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Huddersfield Local History Society

Huddersfield Local History Society is a membership organisation for anybody and everybody interested in the history of the town.

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Ilkley Civic Society

We are a local group interested in Ilkley past and present.

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Keighley & district local history society

The Society was formed in 2004 following the Centenary of Keighley Carnegie Library.

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Malcolm Stoney Photography

Photographer. Documenting recent history of Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales

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Rowley Ellwood Collection

The Rowley Ellwood Collection is an online gallery of over 500 historic old photos of Skipton, fully indexed and searchable.

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The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society

We promote the preservation and study of the archaeology, history, architecture, antiquities, culture and traditions of the historic county of York.

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Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group

The Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group (UWHG) is a volunteer group whose purpose is adding to the knowledge of the archaeologically rich area of Upper Wharfedale and the surrounding landscapes.

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West Yorkshire Archives

The West Yorkshire Archive Service collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region.

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Places to go and things to see

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Yorkshire Dales Society

Explore the history of the Yorkshire Dales

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