120 Selby, twelve miles by rails ; possesses a fine abbey cburch, Scarborough, forty-two miles distant by rails, called The Queen of Watering-places." Tadcaster, about fifteen miles by rails ; was the " Calcaria " of the Romans. Two miles distant is Towton Field, the site of the battle of 1461. Four miles distant is Bramham Moor, the scene of another great battle (1408) and Bramham House, the mansion of George Lane Fox, Esq. Whitby, fifty- six miles distant by rails; a quaint old town, most picturesquely situated on the river Esk as it enters the German Ocean. The scenery in the neighbourhood is exceedii\gly wild and romantic.
THE YORKSHIRE FIRE & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Established at York, 1824, and Empowered by Act of Parliament, CAPITAL-£500,000. Reserve Fund—£804,100. Annual Income—£144,154. TRUSTEES. W. H. HARRISON-BROADLEY, ESQ., M.P. SIR HARCOURT JOHNSTONE, Bart. THE RIGHT HON. LORD WENLOCK. DIRECTORS. ROBT. H. BOWER, Esq., Welham, Malton, CHAIRMAN. SIR JAMES MEEK, Kt., Middlethorpe Lodge, York, \ y.^^..^^ rHATOA/rrrM THE RT. HON. LORD WENLOCK, Escrick DEPUTY Park, f CHAIRMEN. J. SILBURN BARBER, Esq., Osbaldwick, York. J. B. BARKWORTH, Esq., Raywell, Hull. LT.-COL. BRIGGS, Catherington House, Horndean, W. H. HARRISON-BROADLEY,Esq.,M.P.,WeIton, Hull. REV. R. DRAKE, Stourmouth. EDWIN GRAY, Esq., York. WILLIAM HOTHAM, Esq., Fulford Park, York. REV. CANON JARRATT. North Cave. WM. MATTERSON, Esq., EDWARD P. MAXSTED, Esq., Hull. M.D., York. R. W. F. MILLS, Esq., York. LT.-COL. PEASE, Hesslewood, Hull. LT.-COL. SALTMARSHE, Saltmarshe, near Howden. JOHN F. TAYLOR, Esq.,Holly Bank House, York. C. W. AVAKE, Esq., Orniathw^aite House, Keswick H. J. WARE, Esq., York. I. WHITAKER. Esq., Hessle, near Hull. SIR G. O. WOMBWELL, Bart, Newburgh Park, near Easingwold. J. P. WOOD, Esq., York, This Company has been established for more than Fifty-seven years. Ample time has therefore elapsed to test the soundness of the principles upon which it has been conducted. LIFE DEPARTMENT. This Office combines every substantial advantage offerpd by any Assnrance Company. The Eates of Premiums, with and without profits, are moderate. The Bonuses granted are unusually large. Eighty per cent, of the profits divided among the insured, who are under no liability for partnership. No charge made for Stamps or Medical Fees. DEPARTMENT. FIRE The Eate of Premium for Private Dwelling Houses, built of Brick or Stone, and Tiled or Slated, Is. 6d. per cent. Insurances are taken on the most moderate terms, in accordance with the nature of the risk. Losses caused by the Explosion of Gas are covered by this Company. FARMING STOCK INSURED AT 5s. PER CENT. In this Department the Company ranks highest amongst all the Provincial Offices, with one exception, the amount insured last year being ^4,090,440. No Extra Charge made for the use of a Steam Thrashing Machine. Losses by Lightning made good Prospectuses, Tables of Rates, Forms of Proposal, and every information on the subject of Fire and Life Insurance business can be obtained on application at the Head Office, York, or to any of its Agents throughout the United Kingdom. AUDITORS—WM. PHILLIPS, Esq. THOS. F, WOOD, Esq. GEORGE BROWN, Esq. JOHN R. HILL, Esq. BAIVKERS-YORK UNION BANKING COMPANY, YORK. MEI>I€AL EXAMINER—W. H. JALLAND, Esq., F.R.C.S., YORK. Sl>M€lTORS-MESSRS. W. & E. GRAY. SECRETARY & tiENERAl MANAGER-F. L. MAWDESLEY. ACTUARY—W. L. NEWMAN. HEAB OFFICE-ST. HELEN'S SQUARE, YORK.
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