As an introduction to the archives

there is a box file which contains short articles of general interest
together with historical maps and photographs
 
 Below is a detailed index of the complete archive held in the school
 

 1 Writings on Skelton - published and unpublished2 Early Documents3 Early Wills and inventories 16th century4 Skelton Parish Records5 Overton Parish Records 1538 - 17776 Around the Enclosure 1742 - 18077 Census Returns for Skelton and Skelton in Overton 1841 -19018 Skelton School Log 1864-1886 and a few from the20th century9 Inland Revenue Survey 190710 Skelton Manor11 Skelton Grange12 Fairfield Manor13 Skelton Church - see also Parish Records 13A Parish Newsletters Nov 1967 - Oct 1968, Feb 1975 - Jun 197514 Overton Church15 Skelton and Wars - Civil War -World War 1 - World War 1116 Skelton People17 Oral Histories - tapes - transcripts18 Miscellaneous19 Photographs
 

The following are deposited in a higher drawer 
 
1 Poor Law Records 18792 Advertisements in the 1920's / 1930's3 Photocopy of 1851 census for Skelton and Skelton in Overton4 House Deeds of Ryde House5 Early Documents - Skelton Village Hall

 Maps and Aerial photographs