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Title: Affiliation Orders
Post by: MJF on Sunday 24 November 24 19:37 GMT (UK)

Hi,

Does anyone know if there are records of Affiliation orders for Bradford, West Yorkshire, 1918/1919?

If so, where would I find them. Tried WYAS with no luck!

Thanks

Title: Re: Affiliation Orders
Post by: Claire64 on Wednesday 04 June 25 20:16 BST (UK)

Would they be reported in the local newspapers? I found some for the Barnsley area reported under the Barnsley Petty Sessions, though earlier than the dates you mention (1880s).

Title: Re: Affiliation Orders
Post by: MJF on Tuesday 17 June 25 07:11 BST (UK)

Thanks for the reply Claire, I have looked on British Newspaper Archives but there aren't any papers for that year? Unfortunatley the Archives at Bradford (WYAS) are closed and are not responding to emails! So, research has come to a standstill for the time being. I also wanted to view the Baptism records for St Monica's in Manningham but of course they are held by WYAS too. Thanks anyway.

Title: Re: Affiliation Orders
Post by: Claire64 on Tuesday 17 June 25 21:15 BST (UK)

Quote from: MJF on Tuesday 17 June 25 07:11 BST (UK)

I have looked on British Newspaper Archives but there aren't any papers for that year?

I have checked the newspaper coverage on Findmypast, which hold the same newspapers as the BNA, and it has several Bradford newspapers which looked as if they covered those years, but, frustratingly, those key years are indeed missing! Which is annoying, because a search for "affiliation orders" in the other years yielded results.  All I can suggest is that you keep checking back, because new years are added all the time.

Title: Re: Affiliation Orders
Post by: Claire64 on Tuesday 17 June 25 21:16 BST (UK)

for reference, 1920-1929

Title: Re: Affiliation Orders
Post by: Claire64 on Tuesday 17 June 25 21:17 BST (UK)

My only other suggestion is the Leeds-based newspapers which covered a large area, including Sheffield, which I am interested in.