East Coast Railways- Express and Main Line Route 1888
The maps (leaflets) below show the route taken between Edinburgh and London since 1888. The train that took this route…
River Ouse Navigation (1908)
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York Cattle Market
York Cattle Market was held in the city centre from the 16th century, cattle were initially driven to and from…
Selby, an Inland Port
Selby was an inland port for approximately a century, between 1880-1980. Today, no coasters, tugs or commercial vessels sail through…
Selby North Eastern Railway station, 1905
North Eastern Railway Men in Selby
The North Eastern Railway (NER) Company was created by Royal Assent in July 1854. Photos…
The Selby Toll Bridge
1790: An Act was presented to Parliament to construct a bridge linking Selby and Barlby. The Act passed through Parliament…
Selby Shipbuilders
There were numerous shipbuilders in Selby, many of whom were listed in various directories such as “Whites Directory” and “Baines…
Haddlesey-Selby Canal and the ‘Lazy Cut’
In June 1774, the Aire & Calder Company secured an Act allowing them to construct a navigable canal from Haddlesey…
Selby Motor and General Engineering Co. Ltd
Selby Motor & General Engineering Co. Ltd took over Stagg & Robson Ltd. in 1906 but went into liquidation in…