The items held at the Treasure House are, for obvious reasons, carefully preserved and cared for and provide an invaluable insight into the heritage of East Yorkshire.
Whilst the majority of the unique archives at the Treasure House are freely available for members of the public to read and enjoy, it is no surprise that, at the end of the day, these valuable records must go back into the vaults for safekeeping and ensure that local history remains preserved for future generations.
But now it’s possible to take a piece of history home, thanks to a new Beverley and East Yorkshire map kit from the East Riding Archives & Local Studies Service.
The map kit contains glossy reprints of six historic maps from the collections at the Treasure House, including Robert Morden’s map of East Yorkshire, in 1772, two plans of Beverley in 1811 and 1828, a parish and township boundary map of Beverley from 1835 and a railway map of East Yorkshire, in 1865, showing the names of stations.
Sam Bartle, collections officer, said: “These maps have been professionally reprinted to just under A3 paper size, so they could easily be framed or kept in the home as a souvenir of Beverley and East Yorkshire history.
“It’s rare for members of the public to have the opportunity to get hold of publication standard copies of local historic documents, so this really is a treat for map enthusiasts and history buffs.”
The Beverley and East Yorkshire map kit is on sale now, priced at £7.50, and is available from the Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley.
Selections of 19th century black and white illustrations of Beverley are also available as postcards, priced at 30p each or four for a £1.
For further details, call (01482) 392790.
