| Description | Articles from local press on the activities of the various Rifle Volunteer Corps that became the 8th Yorkshire West Riding Rifle Volunteer Regiment (a consolidation of Pontefract, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley and Wath Volunteers) in 1880 and then the 2nd Volunteer Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment in 1883. Also includes year ending general fund accounts and annual reports, lists of subscriptions and donations, sporting results, programmes for entertainment and balls. Compiled by Colour Sergeant Piper. |