Archive to Armchair: A tour through central Beverley in early 20th century postcards

Join Archivist Hannah Stamp on a guided stroll through central Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, as seen through postcard scenes from the early 20th century. From one church to another, this short tour takes you down a selection of Beverley’s main streets introducing some of the local businesses and sites. All of the postcards featured are held at the East Riding Archives: 0.00 Introduction. 0:40 Postcard of Flemingate, west end and Minster east end, Beverley, c.1900s. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/266. 1:30 Postcard of Flemingate corner and west end from south west, Beverley, c.1900s. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/270. 1:59 Postcard of Highgate, north end from south east, Beverley, c.1900s. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/279. 2:28 Postcard of Public Library from north east, Beverley, c.1906. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/207. 3:07 Postcard of Public Library opening, Beverley, 8 Aug 1906. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/210. 3:20 Postcard of Wednesday Market, Beverley, c.1900. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/351. 3:58 Postcard of Butcher Row, Beverley, c.1900s. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/258. 4:22 Postcard of Toll Gavel, Register Square corner, Beverley, c.1900s. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/344. 5:00 Postcard of Toll Gavel, Beverley, c.1900s. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/343. 5:28 Postcard of Saturday Market from north west, with East Yorkshire regimental band, Beverley, 9 Mar 1905. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/329. 6:04 Postcard of North Bar Within from south east, Beverley, c.1900s. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/307. 6:40 Postcard of view from St Mary's tower, from north west, Beverley, c.1900s. Archives Ref: PO/1/14/226.