Affiliation Orders

[MJF]

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

[Claire64]

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).

[MJF]

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.

[Claire64]

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.

[Claire64]

for reference, 1920-1929

[Claire64]

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