STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE ON TRENTARCHIVE SERVICE

GUIDE TO SOURCES

BUSINESS RECORDS

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August 2006

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STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE ON TRENT ARCHIVES SERVICE

HOLDINGS OF BUSINESS RECORDS

A SUMMARY GUIDE

This handlist gives brief details of business records held by the Staffordshire Record Office, LichfieldRecord Office, William Salt Library and Stoke-on-Trent City Archives. Because of the vast quantity ofmaterial involved, coal-mining records have been excluded along with the business records of publicutilities such as gas, water and electricity undertakings. Separate handlists covering holdings of theserecords are available from the Record Office along with one covering farm records as it could be arguedthat these also are business records.

The term “business records” refers to any documents resulting from the day-to-day running of a businesswhether it be a professional partnership, a manufacturing or extractive industry, a village craftsman or aretail trader. The records can encompass everything from share records and minutes of directors meetings,through deeds to company property, accounting records and technical records, to publicity and salesliterature. Relatively few firms kept all their archives and even the most substantial accumulations havetheir own strengths and weaknesses in terms of the type of material contained. Equally, only a smallnumber of firms have deposited their archives as going concerns: records are more often than not depositedor presented when firms cease trading or undergo some major reorganization.

Family papers and solicitor’s and accountant’s papers can contain major archive groups relating tobusinesses and major examples of these are included. Other types of archives such as parish records cancontain the occasional accounts of a local tradesman, and sale catalogues, which may also contain usefulinformation on businesses, can occur in almost any context. It has not been possible to included all of theseand for these minor references it is necessary to consult the indexes and catalogues in the respective readingrooms.

NB: Papers less than 50 years old are not usually open to public inspection and inclusion in this list doesnot indicate unrestricted access. A small number of collections are also completely uncatalogued andspecial arrangements are required to consult these.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Staffordshire Record Office William Salt LibraryEastgate Street 19 Eastgate StreetStafford StaffordST16 2LZ ST16 2LZ

Stoke on Trent City Archives Lichfield Record OfficeCity Central Library The FriaryBethesda Street LichfieldHanley WS13 6QGStoke on TrentST1 3RS

CONTENTS

A. EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY ClayCopperSaltSand and gravelStone

B. MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY Primary iron and steelmanufactureMetal working trades : iron and steel

brasscoppertin

Engineering : general engineeringagriculturalengineeringceramic engineeringelectrical engineeringmotor engineeringrailway engineeringmanufacturing of shoemachinery

Clay based industries : brick and tile makingpottery

GlassLeather based industries : boot and shoe makingPaperTextiles : cotton

silkbleaching and dyeingknitwearnarrow fabrics

Miscellaneous : adhesivesdoll making

C. PROCESSING INDUSTRIES Food and drink brewingmineral waterflour millingfood processingmilk processing

Mineral processingTimber

D. TRADES AND CRAFTS BlacksmithCarver and gilderClockmakerCoachbuilderCooperJoinerMillwrightMolecatcherNailmakerNurseryman

Plumber, painter anddecoratorWheelwright

E. RETAIL TRADES BakerBoots and shoesButcherChemist/pharmacistDraperFishmongerGeneral retailGrocerHat shopIronmongerJewellerMarket HallSeed merchantStationerSweet shopTailor

F. SERVICE TRADES Agricultural : agricultural contractorfarrier

Building and allied trades: builderpainter and decorator

Coal merchantsFuneral directorsHotelsPrinting and publishingTransport: carrier

garagestaxi firms

EntertainmentPersonal services : hairdresser

laundrypawnbroker

G. PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL ArchitectBuilding societiesDoctorEstate agentsLand agents andsurveyors

THE HANDLIST

Key to offices: SRO Staffordshire Record OfficeLRO Lichfield Record OfficeWSL William Salt LibrarySOTCA Stoke on Trent City Archives

A. EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY

CLAY

Description Date Reference Office

Littlewood, Badger, King & Skidmore of D3149 SROStourbridgeLedger of clay and coal mine accounts, inventory 1811-1834of stock, expenses of labour and equipment.

COPPER

Duke of Devonshire’s copper mines, Ecton Mf 57 SROand WhistonCopy ledger of disbursements 1783-1792

Ecton Copper Mines, later Ecton Consolidated D3060/1-15 SROMining Co. and New Ecton Mining Co. etc.Day book 1768-1810Reckoning book 1792-1811Workman’s pay etc. 1817-1823Day labour book 1861-1862Accounts 1866-1874

Cantrell of Wetton D1065 SROFamily papers including Ecton, Warslow, Mixon 1814-1846and Whiston copper mines: businesscorrespondence and accounts.

Ribden Mining Co., Alton D641/3/L/7/1 SRODirector’s report with accounts 1828

SALT

Weston Salt Works D240/E(I)/4 SROAccounts 1822-1873Sales 1828-1830Customer ledgers 1823-1873Balance sheets and valuations 1877-1881Wages books 1828-1883In-letters 1820-1830Plan of Thomazine salt works 1820Weston Salt Works annual reports 1874-1880

SAND AND GRAVEL

Smith and Co., sand and gravel manufacturers D695/1/34 SROof StourbridgeAccounts, correspondence, plans etc. 1876-1922

STONE

Salt Stone Quarry D240/E(I)/3 SROAccounts 1829-1868Sales, order books, Weston and Tixall 1848-1870Quarry accounts inc. customers 1861-1869Customers’ ledgers 1822-1851Quarry dispatch books 1836-1869Memo book 1869Labour and wages records 1830-1869Plan of Hopton stone quarry 19th cent.

Cauldon Low Quarry D554/84-85 SROLimestone accounts 1781-1830

1864-1891Correspondence 1851Copy contract 1787Copy accounts 1870

B. MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

PRIMARY IRON AND STEEL MANUFACTURE

Messrs. Bailey, Pegg & Co., ironfounders, D642 SROBrierley HillWorkmen’s time books etc. 1876-c.1899Yield books 1861-1881Furnace books 1864-1873Stock books etc. 1864-1877Orders and other books 1857-1900Invoices and delivery notes 1887-1904Workmen’s sick club receipts 1867-1878

John Bradley and Co. (Stourbridge) Ltd., D888, D3409 SROStourbridge IronworksTrading account 1920-1930Foundry production 1921Works Committee minutes 1929-1945Monthly output sheets 1948-1958Cash books 1885-1946Correspondence 1950-1955

Deepfields Sheet Iron Co., Bilston D3424 SROOut-letter book 1894-1895

John Parsons Firmstone, ironmaster, Bilston D695/1/9/15-21, SRODay book 1803-1821 45-81Ledger 1803-1821Accounts 1810-1839Order book and inventory, Rough Hills ironworks 1819-1827Diary, notes on ironworks etc. 1818-1902

Cradley Ironworks (Gibbons) 1046 SROTrading capital accounts 1779-1805Furnace balance sheet 1830Notes on correspondence 1833-1885

Goldendale Iron Co. Ltd., North Staffs D3072 SROWage rate register 1940-1963Furnace report book 1968

William Hill Ltd., ironfounders, Manor Foundry, SD1244 SOTCAMinutes 1877-1908

Thomas Holdcroft, steel rolling mill, Bilston D3201/1 SRODiary including notes of processes, methods, hours 1822-1834orders, workmen etc.

Priorfields Ironworks, Sedgley D683 SROLetter books 1904-1920Invoice books 1917-1918Diaries including business references 1877-1913

Shelton Bar Iron & Steel Co., later BSC Shelton 4272, D4677 SROWagon repair book 1932-1964 4810Engineering drawings and site plans 1911-1971Miscellaneous copy reports

Messrs. G & R Thomas, Hatherton Furnaces D1281 SROBloxwichInvoices 1872-1900Correspondence 1874-1903Expenses of raw materials 1898Specifications of tank engines c.1875

Trade associations

South Staffs Ironmasters Association D888 SROMinutes including sub-committees 1883-1944Midland Iron & Steel Wages Board minutes 1921-1932British Wrought Iron Association minutes 1934-1953

Marked Bar Association D3119 SROPrice fixing agreement and trade regulations 1905-1931

METAL WORKING TRADES

Iron and steel

Samuel Baker, lock manufacturers, Moorfield D3043 SROWorks, WillenhallPattern book 1884-1927Sales ledger 1913-1950List of workmen 1898-1899Catalogue 19th cent.

James Gibbons Ltd., lockmakers and gunsmiths, D3146 SROWolverhamptonPrivate ledgers 1883-1912Wages books 1883-1889Sales summary 1931Designs for locks c.1850Patents, photographs of war effort products 1886-1971and printed catalogues

Heirs of Parkes, formerly Fosters & Co. D1400, D1465 SROCorrespondence on various business interests 1755-1833of Lloyd family.

John Perks and Sons Ltd., edge tools and drop D1007 SROforgings, Monmore Green Works, WolverhamptonDay book 1793-1833Private ledgers, cash books etc. 1933-1959

Ralph and Jordan, wrought iron hollowware D1521 SROmanufacturers, tinners and galvanisers, Bilstonlater J.A.Jordan and Sons, Ltd., enamellers,Beehive Works, Earl St., BilstonSales day books 1896-1923Day book 1895-1911Order book 1907-1909Enamelling day book 1907-1913Orders 1910-1915Piece work accounts 1912-1916Wages 1917-1920Materials 1911-1917

George Salter and Co., of West Bromwich, D4721 SROmanufacturers of spring balancesPartnership deeds 1863-1915Articles of association 1915Register of members 1915-1931Minutes of directors’ meetings 1915-1945Patents 1883-1922Legal papers 1846-1922Board of trade certificates 1905-1962Annual statements of accounts 1872-1952Ledgers 1908-1968Day books 1935-1956Cash books 1881-1949Analysis books 1855-1944

Bayonet trade financial material 1847-1863Wages and salaries books 1875-1945Valuations of plant 1911, 1929Photographs of plant and equipment 1890-1970Bayonet orders and correspondence 1825-1863Trade catalogues and price lists c.1870-1967Press cuttings c.1933-1954House magazines 1952-1987Papers re sporting organizations 1876-1966Miscellaneous Salter and Bache family material 1849-1890

John Waine and Sons, ironfounders and D3085 SROlocksmiths, Britannia Works, WillenhallFoundry day books 1893-1950

Edward Williams Manufacturing Co Ltd. of D4466 SROSmethwick, principally manufacturers ofbicycle componentsBalance sheets 1896-1913Private ledgers 1896-1921Ledgers 1900-1939Cash books 1904-1959Journals 1908-1942Credit books 1908-1932Purchase day books 1896-1930Sale day books 1902-1929Day books 1904-1926Day and analysis books 1912-1932Order books 1896-1935Loose bills 1862-1918Patents 1889-1963Correspondence 1883-1964Wages books 1911-1930Copy order books 1874-1896Technical drawings 1942-1949Price lists 1869-1953Miscellaneous family material 1828-1870

Brass

Stone Brass Foundry D(W)1826/41,57 SRODay wages of labourers 1798-1846Partnership articles 1796

Philip Dale, brazier and tinman, Stafford D256, D616 SROLedgers 1827-1916Day books 1827-1922Ironmongery sales 1922-1929Order books 1869-1919Cash books 1843-1867Inventories 1829-1840Price lists 1822-1921Letter books 1914-1921Workmen’s time books 1889-1932Also Tomlinson, brazier of StaffordLedgers 1793-1823

Day books 1809-1938Also Philip Dale, tinner, EccleshallDay books 1848-1866Ledger 1843-1869Order book 1855-1869

Illidge and Sons, General Brass Founders, D1297 SROAlexandra Foundry, WolverhamptonSales day books 1827-1876Cash book 1857-1863Ledger of royalties 1887-1891Sale catalogue of locks 19th cent.Patents papers 1900-c.1913Correspondence 1904-1911

Copper

Thomas Bolton and Sons Ltd., Cheadle inc. D406, D554/87 SROCheadle Brass and Copper Works and Oakamoor D953, Mf58MillsLedgers 1761-1811Minutes 1788-1831Wages books 1844-1865Wire strip rolling and slitting accounts 1852-1858Cheadle Wire Mill account 1797

Tin

Samuel Barrett & Co., tinplate manufacturers, D872 SROKings BromleyLetter book, goods delivered and monies due 1796-1803

Rugeley Sheet Iron and Tin Plate Co. 4975 SROCustomers and suppliers ledger 1872-1873

ENGINEERING

General engineering

Burton-on-Trent Constructional Engineering Co. BD95 LROMinutes 1914-1951Account book 1914-1930

Dorman Engine Division, British Electric D1256, D3856 SRODiesels, StaffordPrivate ledgers 1897-1962Cash books 1897-1966Engine records 1913-1956Engine development section minutes 1959-1968Photographs 1919-1960Inventories of plant 1922-1945

Horseley Bridge and Piggott, formerly Dixon, D1288, D3142 SROAmphlett and Bedford, incorporating D4469, D4819Thomas Piggott & Co. D5150, D5172Articles of association 1906Company minutes 1873-1968Directors’ reports 1929-1947Share and debenture records 1874-1929Production records 1845-1950sPhotographs 20th cent.Plans and drawings 20th cent.House magazines 1945-1967

Renshaw and Co., manufacturers of mining and SD1257 SOTCADredging gear and railway rolling stockCatalogues, product records, reports and c.1890s-c.1950scorrespondence

John Thompson of Wolverhampton, engineers D4442, D5505 SROTrade catalogues 20th cent.Miscellaneous photographs 20th cent.

Agricultural engineering

John Bagnall, agricultural engineer, Bridge St., D4338/A6 SROStaffordPrivate ledger 1923-1934

W.Gwennap, Wolverhampton Road, Stafford D4338/A/25 SROagricultural engineersGeneral ledger 1950-1959

Messrs. Oakley and Wooding, Bailey St., Stafford, D4338/A/37 SROagricultural engineersPrivate ledger 1929-1959

Ceramic engineering

Allied Insulators and predecessor companies SD1237 SOTCAof StoneDesign books, plans and catalogues 1860s-1980s

Gosling and Gatensbury Ltd., Ceramic Engineers, D3236 SROAtlas Works, College Road, HanleySales ledgers 1895-1952Invoice books 1895-1898Wages books 1944-1952Out-letter books 1939-1948

Electrical engineers

J.Hindle & Co., insulation engineers, Blackpool 388 LROStreet, Burton-on-TrentBalance sheets 1937-1963Cash books 1938-1963Ledgers 1938-1963Day books 1938-1962

Motor engineers

Jones and Co., motor engineers, Lichfield D54 LROBusiness scrapbooks including advertisements, c.1890-1929extracts from trade journals, news cuttings etc.

Railway engineering

Bagnalls of Stafford D709, D4335/ SROWorkmen’s day book 1915-1925 A/7Photographs of locomotives c.1920-1940Private ledger 1889-1924

Baguley Drewry Ltd., locomotive and general D4288, 5857 LROengineers, Burton-on-TrentRegister of components 20th cent.Car records 1911-1948Photographs 1920-1982Drawing registers 1925-1949Engineering drawings c.1920-1979

Birmingham Rail Carriage & Wagon Co. Ltd., D831, 3956 SROSmethwick D4663Minutes 1855-1864Contract books 1935-1938Correspondence 1927-c.1960Financial records 1855-c.1960Sales records 1935-1950Tenders 1897-1946Estimates 1883-1949Wagon books 1912-1937Correspondence and specifications 1928-1956Glass negatives , rolling stock 20th cent.Stock accounts 1920-1950Shareholding records 1854-1959

Henry Woodhouse, railway engineer, Stafford 3262 SRO

Copy diaries 1848-1853

Shoe machinery

Keats and Bexon Ltd., shoe machine D955 SROmanufacturers, StaffordLedger 1896-1903Balance sheet 1894Inventory and valuation 1895Sales notebooks 1901Sale catalogues 1897-1899

CLAY BASED INDUSTRIES

Brick and tile making

John Caddick & Son, Spoutfield Tileries SD1027 SOTCALedgers and wages books c.1886-c.1980

Colwich Brick and Tile Co., Little Haywood D4338/8/1 SROGeneral ledger 1921-1936

H.R.Johnson and predecessor companies, SD1269 SOTCATilemakers, of Tunstall*Corporate records c.1850s-1980sPattern books (including Minton & Hollins)

• access to this collection by special permission only

Ketley Brickworks, Brierley Hill D771 SROLetter book 1925-1930Building plans etc.

Metallic Tile Co.Ltd., Chesterton D3532 SROCash book and ledgers 1967-1975Expenditure account 1973-1976Sales day book 1972-1977Cost analysis book 1973-1974Wages book 1975-1977Order books 1969-1977

Herbert Minton, tile maker, Stoke-on-Trent SD1135 SOTCAPattern books and two letters 1835-1836

Price Pearson Ltd., refractory brick makers, D695/1/26. SROBrierley Hill (formerly Harris & Pearson, D1222refractory brick makers, Amblecote)Order books 1858-1915Stores, equipment, time and wages books c.1925-1967Out-letters 1963-1864Cash accounts 1844-1914

Rosemary Brick and Tile works, Messrs. 5057 SROHaunchwood and Lewis Ltd., EassingtonProduction register 1965-1972Income/expenditure day book 1969-1972Correspondence 1945-1974Plans and technical drawings 1950-1970

Sandon Bank Brickworks, Hopton D240/E(I)/1 SROBricks, tiles and pipes made 1847-1855Account for brickyard repairs 1848-1854Plan of brickyard 1878

Stourbridge Glazed Brick and Fireclay Co. Ltd., D1312 SROand SGB (Dudley) Ltd.Directors’ minutes 1955-1962Shareholders’ minutes 1935-1969Private ledgers 1893-1943

Sales ledger 1896-1902Brickworks purchase day books 1947-1957Colliery purchase day book 1945-1959Salaries 1902-1920Stocksheets 1913-1924Diaries 1920-1926Out-letter book and correspondence 1906-1937

George Wooliscroft & Sons, tilemakers, of SD1167 SOTCAEtruria and HanleyReports and accounts 1894-1998

Pottery

Capper Retaud Ltd., ceramic transfer SD1324 SOTCAmanufacturers, of BurslemProduction records 20th cent.

Alfred Clough Ltd., Longton, potters SD1247 SOTCAMinutes 1935-1960

Cookson Group, chiefly Harrison & Son, pottery SD1290 SOTCACorporate records c.1900-c.1990

Crown Devon (S.Fielding & Co.), Stoke-on-Trent D4842/1 SOTCAFinancial records 1946-1975Wages and salaries records 1926-1972Pattern books 1899-c.1970Price lists 1919-c.1970Trade catalogues 1970s

Globe Pottery, Tunstall D4842/3 SOTCALetter books 1910-1923Stock books 1913-1921

Hargreaves Ltd., pottery merchants to the hotel SD1194 SOTCAtrade, 10, Anchor Place, LongtonCorporate records c.1930-1960

Jackson and Gosling, Longton D4842/9 SOTCAPattern books mid 20th cent.

J.Kent, Old Foley Factory, Fenton SD1317 SOTCAMiscellaneous production records 1939-1973

Naylor and Kent, Longton D4842/6 SOTCASummary account books 1878-1929

New Chelsea Pottery D4842/7 SOTCAPattern books mid 20th cent.

A.G.Richardson, Britannia Pottery, Cobridge D4842/10 SOTCAWage records 1967-1972Order and cost books 1940-1971Price lists 1930s

Royal Stafford Pottery SD1190 SOTCAPattern books 20th cent.

Jess Shirley & Sons, bone and china SD1153 SOTCAmanufacturers, of EtruriaAccount books 1807-1944Purchase books 1930-1951Stock books 1908-1913Day books 1836-1919Cash books 1848-1951Wages books 1880-1951

Salt and Nixon, Jubilee Works, Longton SD1007 SOTCAPattern book 1924-1970

Shorter and Sons D4842/2 SOTCAPattern books, photograph albums mid 20th cent.

Staffordshire Tableware SD1218 SOTCACatalogues and other publicity material c.1950s-c.1990s

Stanley China Works, Longton D4842/9 SOTCAPattern books mid 20th cent.

Twyfords, Sanitary potters, of Cliffe Vale* SD1339 SOTCATrade literature and production records 19th-20th cent.

• unlisted: access by appointment only

J.H.Weatherby & Son, earthenware manufacturers, SD1202 SOTCAProduction and sales records 19th-20th cent.

Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall) Ltd. SD1258 SOTCA2 pottery recipe books 1964-1980

Wengers Ltd., pottery suppliers and colour SD1292 SOTCAmerchantsCorporate records, correspondence, photographs etc. 20th cent.

A.J.Wilkinson, Newport Pottery, Burslem SD1164 SOTCALedgers 1848-1937Order books 1899-1932Description books 1908-1930sCorrespondence 1918-1960sPattern books 1920s-1950sPhotographs 1920s-1950s

Trade associations

British Stoneware Potters Association SD1316 SOTCA

Ledgers, correspondence 1917-1988

GLASS

Midland Glass Manufacturers Mutual D695/2/8 SROIndemnity Co.Articles of association 1868-1878Minutes 1899-1908Ledger 1899-1907Register of members etc. 1899-1911

Mills, Walker and Son, glass manufacturer D695/1/22/2 SROHeath Glassworks, near StourbridgeArticles of association 1895Trading account 1893-1894Agreement with directors 1894

LEATHER BASED INDUSTRIES

Boot and shoe making

Barton and Riley, shoe manufacturers, St. D4338/A/8 SROPatrick’s Place, Stafford D5296Private ledger 1899-1908Analysis of accounts and business 1901-1914

James Clewlow and Sons, shoe mercers, D4338/A/13 SRORowley St., StaffordGeneral ledger 1922-1926

James Dyche Ltd., shoe manufacturers, Marsh St., D4338/A/18 SROStaffordMinutes of shareholders’ meetings 1947-1954Share certificates/register 1947

Heels Ltd., shoe heel manufacturers, Park D4338/A/13 SROSt. and Marston Road, StaffordNominal ledger 1924

David Hollins and Co.Ltd., shoe manufacturers, D4338/A/30 SRORowley St., StaffordMinutes of shareholders’ and directors’ meetings 1907-1931

P.Lehany Ltd., of Hackney, manufacturers of 5593 SROhigh class shoes, sold through Bond St. shop ofLotus and DeltaArticles of association 1950Ledger 1950-1963

Lotus Ltd., Sandon Road, Stafford 5593 SROArticles of association and related papers 1878-1970Minutes of directors’ meetings 1952-1975Annual reports 1914-1952Share and dividend records 1919-1974Property records 1919-1980Commercial agreements 1952-1981Papers on patents 1924-1979Accounts 1934-1978

Ledgers, cash books and other financial records 1835-1979Pension scheme records 1960-1972Site records 1938-1979Stock records 1969-1974Papers re publicity and sales 1895-1992Newsletters 1914-1960Press cuttings 1909-1981

Mason and Marson, shoe manufacturers, D4338/A/33 SROSandon Road, Stafford D5296Private ledger 1907-1919General ledger 1914-1934Annual balance sheet 1898-1918Papers re partnership 1904-1919

A.W.H.Peach, shoe manufacturers, Stafford D4338/A/38 SROPrivate ledger 1930-1931Articles of association 1971Minutes 1957-1971Annual reports 1927-1956

Sutor Ltd., fashion shoes, of Northampton 5593 SROArticles of association 1911Annual reports 1912-1931Ledger 1912-1932

Trade associations

Board of Trade Arbitration and Conciliation D4338/D/2 SROfor the Boot and Shoe Trade of Stafford andDistrictMinutes 1920-1946

Stafford and District Association for Boot D4338/D/1 SROand Shoe ManufacturersMinutes 1877-1944

PAPER

Brittains Paper Ltd., Cheddleton Mill D3447 SROArticles of association and trusts deeds 1958-1976Annual reports and statements of accounts 1969-1978Financial records 1967-1978Wages books 1974-1977Plant and equipment records 1929-1970

Shoe Findings Ltd., cardboard box D4338/A/44 SROmanufacturers, Sandon Road, Stafford D5670, 6285Minutes 1951-1961Ledger 1920-1945Accounts 1979-2001Product records 1976-1996Plans 1965

TEXTILES

Cotton

Henry Ashworth, cotton spinner, of Bolton, Lancs D3016/2/1-6 SRODiaries, summary business details inc. notes of yarn 1849-1858Prices, visits to mills etc.

Silk

J.J.Brough & Co., formerly Bradley and Brough, D538/4/B SROsilk manufacturers, LeekSummary accounts 1815-1846Ledger 1828New silk factory expenses 1844Annual balance sheets 1832-1855Correspondence 1850-1880

Brough, Nicholson and Hall Ltd., silk D4241, D4382 SROmanufacturers, of LeekDirectors’ minutes 1908-1952Register of members 1907-1930Deeds 1832-1916Ledgers 1815-1947Cash books 1847-1939Customer account ledger 1905-1933Balance sheets 1856-1966Partnership agreements 1869-1881Out-letter books 1886-1927Agency agreements 1907-1923Registers/certificates under Factory and Workshop 1882-1921ActsPatents 1878-1957Wages and salaries books 1945-1959Analysis of production books 1870-1897Sprinkler system plans 1924-1925Records of Stephen Goodwin and Tatton Ltd., 1896-1957(absorbed company)

Eagle Silk Mill, Leek D1452 SROLedger 1872-1876Wages account 1890-1894

Havannah Mills, Eaton nr. Congleton, Cheshire D(W)1909/K SROEstimate for work at factory 1838-1842Correspondence re new company 1922Articles of association 1924Weekly output 1945Diary 1943Papers re sale of Havannah Mills 1945-1946

Wardle & Co., silk and calico printers & dyers, D538/4/A, 618 SROLeekBusiness correspondence 1883-1884Stock lists of textile 1895Copy correspondence of William Morris with 1875-1876William Wardle (618)

Wardle and Davenport Ltd., silk manufacturers, D1224, D1227 SROLeekAccounts 1867-c.1880Out-letter books 1899-1910Quotation books for dyeing 1901-1922Minute books 1920-1959Annual reports 1900-1955Shareholders ledgers 1899-1930Finance, sales and wages records 1898-c.1960Unidentified accounts 1790-1808also records of absorbed companies, William Milner& Co., Peri-Lusta Ltd., Brunt Fynney & Co Ltd.,T & V Myatt, William Miller & Sons Ltd., CharlesCreed (London) Ltd., G C Grundy & Co., Ltd.,Accessories (Walsall) Ltd., J.Gordon Spriggs(fashion Fabrics) Ltd., Job White.

Watson and Co., silk manufacturers of Leek D4310 SRODirectors’ minutes 1905-1919Share records 1910-1950Ledgers 1896-1964Salaries and wages books 1915-1952Production records 1888-1956Stock books 1914-1965Sales records 1930-1960

Thomas Whittles of Leek, silk manufacturers D5300 SROCorporate, financial and production records* 19th-20th cent.

• this collection is uncatalogued: access by appointment

A.J.Worthington and Co., silk and braid D4316 SROmanufacturers, of LeekDirectors’ minutes 1909-1910Partnership agreements 1869-1909Agency agreements 1919-1938Valuations and inventories 1875-1921Departmental accounts 1878-1901Cash books 1910-1935Balance sheets 1896-1938Correspondence 1912-1938Production records 1876-1943Stock records 1843-1915

Bleaching and dyeing

Messrs. Hammersley’s dyeworks, Mill st., Leek D1049 SROLedger piece work done, payments due, etc. 1879

William Tolson Ltd., bleachers and dyers, Fazeley D813 SROCorrespondence, delivery notes 1871-1873School attendance record for children 1875-1877Rough work book 1897-1900

Joshua Wardle, dyer, Leekbrook D1313 SROVouchers for dyes or chemicals for dyeing cloth 1829-1873Plan of dyeworks ndOrders for dyeing 1872-1874Inventories of stock at dye works 1838-1839

Knitwear

Job White and Sons, knitwear manufacturers, Leek D1261 SROPrivate ledgers 1914-1936Directors’ reports 1963-1968Articles of association 1918, 1957Also Heavers & Pace Ltd.

Narrow fabrics

J. & N. Philips & Co., tapeweavers, Tean Mills Mf 59, D644 SRO515/6, 3200,5316, D5476

Ledgers 1915-1936Cash book 1915-1932Purchase analysis book 1925-1934Other financial records c.1810-1940Work book 1771-1824Pattern marks for stamping, samples of tape 18th-20th cent.Papers re trade marks c.1900-1922Recipes for dyeing, bleaching etc. 19th cent.Stock accounts 1820-1873Letter books and correspondence 1753-1925

Trade associations

Leek and District Manufacturers and Dyers D3838, D4121 SROAssociationExecutive committee 1927-1948Cash books 1926-1950Account ledgers 1949-1974Workers’ registers 1940-1941also British Federation of Textile SmallwaresManufacturers

Miscellaneous manufacturing

Adhesives

Evode of Stafford, manufacturers of sealants, D5189, D5757, SROprotective paints, waterproofing compounds etc.Trading accounts 1932-1947Correspondence 1932-1938Product records of Postans Ltd., (subsidiary), 1829-1846Manufacturers of varnishes, japans and coloursCorporate records of Vik Supplies (subsidiary) 1912-1945

Doll making

Christine Miller of Rugeley, doll maker 5732 SROAccount book 1979-1993Production sales record 1979-1983Pattern instruction book 1979-1983Publicity 1980-1981

Rubber stamps

W.Bennet & Co. (Rubber Stamps), Ltd. SD1193 SOTCAProduction records c.1940s-1990s

C. PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

FOOD AND DRINK

Brewing

John Joule and Sons Ltd., brewers, Stone D1502 SRODirectors reports etc. 1915-1963Directors’ correspondence 1927-1935Out-letter book 1873-1878Financial records 1920-1966Cash books 1951-c.1964Technical brewing records 1885-c.1960Output and production 1963-1969Stock sheets 1925-c.1969Sales books 1935-c.1970Staff register 1940-1956Wages and salaries 1912-c.1960also W.H. & J. Joule, wine and spirit merchants;G. & J. Munro, wine and spirit merchants; PremierMineral Water Co. (Hanley & Longton) Ltd.; JamesNorris (Burslem) Ltd.; Bass Worthington/BassProduction and J.Middleton, solicitor, Stone.

Joseph Law & Co., maltsters, Wombourne D1534 SROMemorandum book with notes on kiln temperatures, c.1923-1932timetables, malting labour policy and diagrams ofmalting equipment.

Lichfield Brewery Co. D13, D68 LROArticles of association 1869Minutes 1869-1964Shareholding records 1869-1984Annual reports 1890-1958Ledgers and cash books 1862-1959Brewery fermentation book and notes 1889-1895Brewing room diary 1884-1898Property records 1699-1974

Maltster’s business, Yoxall 653, D901 SROLedger of malt supplied 1845-1865 1125Accounts, malt and hops supplied 1861-1874Cash books 1871-1894Wages book 1889-1895

Parker’s Burslem Brewery SD1273 SOTCACorporate records and some estate records 1880s-1950s

Benjamin Wilson, brewer, Burton-on-Trent 3233 SROOut-letter book re brewing trade especially 1796-1801exports to Baltic area

Mineral water

J. and W.A.Averill, aerated water manufacturers D4338/A/5 SROMarket St., StaffordPrivate ledger 1922-1924

Trade association

Birmingham and Midland Counties Wholesale D3163 SROBrewers’ AssociationMinutes 1891-1937Circulars inc. anti-Sunday closing 1913-1939Correspondence with breweries 1903-1967also National Trade Defence Association,Midland District; Birmingham Cold Storage Ltd.;Shropshire Wholesale Brewers’ Association

Flour milling

J.Brookfield & Sons, Town Mills, Stafford 38/69 WSLBalance sheets and statements of accounts 1919-1930

A.W.Malkin and Son, millers, Standon D4338/8/7 SROPrivate ledgers 1903-1942

J.N.Miller Ltd., flour millers, Wolverhampton D3178 SROMilling book 1934-1936Wages books 1933-1962Financial statements mid 20th cent.

Wolverhampton Corn Exchange Co. D660/1 SROMinutes 1849-1890Balance sheet book 1850-1887

Food processing

Rowlands (Food Providers) Ltd. of Stafford 5065 SROArticles of association 1941Balance sheets 1922-1960

Milk processing

Trent Valley Dairy Co., Kings Bromley D4363/1/1-3 SROSeparated milk day books 1885-1892

MINERAL PROCESSING

Blythe Colour Works, CresswellColour recipes 1840-1876 D4758 SROPublicity material 1910s-1990s SD1336 SOTCA

Thomas Fletcher and John Baddeley, Stoke-on-Trent D(W)1788/V/ SRO95-100

Flint accounts 1756-1771Debit and credit accounts 1755-1778Cash accounts 1769-1775

Froghall Limestone Works (North Staffordshire 5693 SRORailway)Wages book 1869-1874Explosives book 1869-1872

J.C.Staton of Shobnall, Fauld and Tutbury, cement 4996 SROmanufacturersArticles of partnership 1870Title deeds 1782-1858

TIMBER

F.O.Shipton, timber broker, Bristol D660/6/3-4Ledger book 1860-1862Sales ledger 1861-1862

D. TRADES AND CRAFTS

BLACKSMITH

Forebridge Shoeing Forge Ltd., Bridge St., D4338/A/23 SROMinutes of directors’ meetings 1917-1923

Francis Machin, blacksmith, Brewood D4014/6/1 SROAccount book for work completed 1776-1781

George Worrall, blacksmith, Gnosall D1405 SROLedger of work completed 1878-1888

CARVER AND GILDER

J.Sadler, Hope St., Hanley SD1026 SOTCAAccount book 1896

CLOCKMAKER

A.J.Thornton, clockmaker and manufacturer, D3820 SROOld Road, StonePurchase and sales ledger 1926-1939Cash books 1929-1966Repair books 1920-1935Day books 1935-1961Inventories 1928-1958Working notebooks c.1940-c.1960Out-letter book 1925-1928Correspondence 1946-1977

COACHBUILDER

Richardson and Son, coach, carriage and cycle D617 SRObuilders of UttoxeterLedger of work done, wages and estimate books 1883-1948Trade catalogues and drawings of carriages c.1900

COOPER

Unidentified cooper’s business, Great Haywood D708 SROAccount book for goods supplied 1841-1847

JOINER

Mr Emery of Stafford, joiner 5640 SROAccount book c.1920-1927

Midland Joinery of Burton-on-Trent B74 LROArticles of association 1950Minutes 1921-1986Share records 1921-1985Ledgers 1921-1974

MILLWRIGHT

Daniel Bate, millwright, of Claverley, Salop 258 SROEstimates for treadwheel, cornmill at Stafford 1863-1864County GaolEstimate for machinery and treadwheels atAuckland prison, New Zealand.

James Brindley of Leek 85/42 WSLCopy diaries 1755-1762

MOLECATCHER

Woodburn family, molecatchers, of Barton-under- D3702 SRONeedwoodAccounts 1913-1969Cash book 1951-1969Molecatching diaries 1960-1967

NAILMAKER

Thomas Thomas, nailmaster, of Dudley D3166/4/2-3 SROCash books 1838-1854

NURSERYMAN

John Hill, Spot acre Nurseries, near Stone D1061 SRODiaries etc. 1851-1891Sales book 1868-1882

PLUMBERS, PAINTERS AND DECORATORS

Hitchiner and Sons, plumbers, painters and 5275 SROdecoratorsAccount book 1883-1910Out-letters 1923-1927

WHEELWRIGHTS

Carter Bros., Yew Tree Farm, Haunton D4040 SRODay books and ledgers 1935-1943

Derry family, wheelwrights, blacksmiths, D4039 SROpainters and decorators, Hill RidwareAccounts, blacksmiths, wheelwrights etc. 1841-1929Day/time books 1890-1960Materials used 1910-1914Estimate book 1892-1896Individual workers’ day/time books 1900-1920

John Foden, wheelwright and carpenter, Stone area D3161 SROAccounts of work done 1820-1866

William Hollins, wheelwright, Burston, near Stone 6/M/B/1-10 SROAccount books 1894-1928Day work and account books 1918-c.1930

Alfred Lyons & Sons, wheelwrights and gatemakers, D3164 SROAbbots BromleyDrawings, specifications and prices c.1946-c.1962

C.W.Mellor and Sons, wheelwrights, joiners, D3341 SROpainters, decorators and undertakers of SheffieldHouse, LongnorDay books 1941-1953Price books for materials 1952-1958Vouchers to account 1941-1959

Thomas Sanders & Sons, wheelwrights, of Burton 104 LROStapenhillAccount book 1836-1897

Unidentified wheelwright, ?Burton-on-Trent 3231 SROCopy specifications of new vehicles for Bass & Co., 1868-1902Memo re wages 1876

E. RETAIL TRADES

BAKER

F.Silvester, baker and confectioner, 7,Lichfield Road, D4338/A/45 SROStaffordPrivate ledger 1920-1928

Trades association

Stafford Master Bakers’ Association D4338/D/5 SROMinute books 1942-1950

BEER SELLER

Arthur Shenstone, beer seller, Stafford D1798/HM27/10 SRODay book 1872-1894Accounts 1884-1894

BOOTS AND SHOES

Amies Ltd., boot and shoe retailers, Gaolgate St., D4338/A/1 SROStafford 6267Ledger 1919-1930, 1937Order sheets 1907-1920sCorrespondence 1898

R.K.Bailey, shoe retailers, Tunstall D4278 SROTrading accounts and balance sheets 1934-1949

P.Brookes and Son, footwear dealers and repairers, SD1045 SOTCABurslemAccount book 1940-1943Stock book 1966

Messrs. Brookfield, shoe retailers, Greengate St., D815 SROStaffordDay books for repairs 1947-1951Ledger of repairs and purchases 1905-1907

A.A.Cleland, boot and shoe retailer, Stafford D4338/A1 SROGeneral ledger 1937-1954

Hall & Sons 5593 SROArticles of association 1887Annual accounts 1935-1942Ledgers and journals 1935-1967

Lotus and Delta (operated retail shops for the sale of 5593 SROLotus and Delta shoes)Articles of association 1927Minutes 1927-1956Annual reports 1942-1952Annual accounts 1942-1966

Stafford Displays Ltd. (display equipment for retail 5593 SROshops)Articles of association 1931Minutes 1931-1953Share records 1948-1960

BUTCHER

A.Hall, butcher, Conduit St., Lichfield D688 SROLedger with details of carcases purchased 1848-1862Dealings in potatoes 1858-1859Tallow chandling business inc. candles sold

CHEMISTS AND PHARMACISTS

Bannister and Thatcher, pharmacists, Rugeley 4766 SROLedgers 1878-1924Cash books 1892-1937

Victor Cartwright, dispensing chemist, High St., D1349 SROUttoxeterPrescription books 1871-1970Sales ledger 1893Day books 1912-1915Goods received 1902-1914

Lewis Dickenson, pharmacist, Stafford D1798/HM27/ SRO3-4; HM29/7

Accounts 1707-1755Day books 1715-1740, 1753-1758

Messrs. W. & J. Eymer, dispensing and photographic D4338/A/24 SROchemists and opticians, 53, Greengate St., StaffordGeneral ledger 1919-1924

W.F.Fowke, dispensing and photographic chemist, D4338/A/24 SRO46, Greengate St., StaffordGeneral ledger 1927-1938Private ledger 1927-1928

David Hatfield, dispensing chemist, South End D3292, D4338/ SROPharmacy, Wolverhampton Road, StaffordPrescription book 1927-1945Day book 1927-1936General ledger 1927-1932

DRAPER

Mrs E.Colclough, children’s clothing, underwear and D4338/A/14 SROfancy goods, 11, Bridge St., StaffordGeneral ledger 1925-1934

Fletcher and Fenton, Newcastle-under-Lyme D(W)1788/V/ SRO106-114

Debit and credit accounts 1772-1783Detailed sales ledgers 1768-1783Stock book 1773Receipt book 1768-1784Debtors’ accounts 1768-1777

J.W.Follows, draper and mercer, 56, Marston Road, D4338/A/22 SROStaffordDay book 1925-1929

Greens, draper’s shop, Gnosall 4287 SROSales ledgers 1934-1955Purchase ledgers 1949-1962Accounts analysis book 1948-1956Day book 1937-1948

Messrs. W.J.Jeffs and Co., drapers and mercers, D4338/A/31 SROGaolgate St., StaffordCash book 1968

Edward Sneyd, draper, Stafford D1798/HM/ SRO24/1; 37/36

Accounts 1716-1727, 1713-1752

John Webb, mercer, Stafford D1798/HM/ SRO28/10-11

Accounts 1738-1744

FISHMONGER

Alfred Green, fishmonger, Stafford D744 SROAccounts 1872-1883

GENERAL RETAIL

Kingsley Village Shop 5502 SROAccount books 1953-1955

Tamworth Co-operative Society D5393 SROMinutes 1886-1962Share ledgers 1903-1962Reports and balance sheets 1887-1991Expenses ledger 1928-1972

GROCERS

T.Bowers, grocer, High St., Stone 81/82 WSLDay books 1882-1885

Thomas Dickenson, grocer, Worcester D1798/HM/ SRO29/1-4

Accounts 1740-1749Day books 1740-1751Purchase book 1745-1751

John Poyser, grocer, of Yoxall M603 WSLAccounts of customers’ orders 1775-1804Miscellaneous accounts 1793-1798

Watkins and Whittaker, grocers and ale and porter 10/51 WSLdealers of Salter St., Stafford and High St., EccleshallStocktaking books and details of stock, accounts 1880-1898debts owing.

HAT SHOP

Johnson’s Hat Shop, Market St., Lichfield D14 LRODay books 1909-1957Sales 1913-1940Accounts 1909-1956Stock books 1916-1957Time and wages book 1926-1950Factory and workshop register 1909-1920Diary 1927

IRONMONGER

Baileys (Stafford) Ltd., ironmongers and hardware D1508 SROMerchantsCash books 1931-1958Purchase ledger 1947-1959Sales ledger 1951-1959Day books 1943-1952

P.T.Dale, ironmongers and hardware merchants, D4338/A/15 SROPrivate ledger 1920-1953

Dickenson and Sons, ironmongers, Greengate St., D4338/A/16 SROCash book c.1940-1962Sold journal 1936-1965

F.J.Gane Ltd., Tutbury 4996 SROBalance sheets and trading accounts 1903-1933

Messrs. Lee Bros., ironmongers, Bilston D974 SROPurchase ledgers 1883-1936Accounts ledgers 1886-1891Sales ledgers 1886-1935Day books 1882-1910Cash books 1885-1939Invoice journals 1887-1900Purchase journals 1893-1947Letter books 1885-1896Price lists etc. 19th cent.

Skinner & Co., ironmongers, Derby St., Leek D5643, 5999 SROLedgers 1904-1914Photos 1904-1960

JEWELLERY

Modern Jewellers Ltd., Greengate St., Stafford D4338/A/15 SROPrivate ledger 1930-1931

Pidducks Jewellers and Opticians, Hanley SD1072 SOTCACustomer account books, patterns and production 1890-1980Records

H.Wagstaff & Son, watchmakers and jewellers D4955 SRO33,Russell St., LeekBalance sheets 1938-1980Day books 1937-1983Account books 1924-1983Invoice books 1961-1984Record of customers and repairs 1912-1979Wages book 1964-1984

MARKET HALL

Cannock Market Hall Co. Ltd. D4880, 5233 SROMemorandum and articles of association 1868, 1925Ledgers and cash books 1868-1925

SEED MERCHANT

Unidentified seed merchant, Stafford 565-6/36 WSLAccount book 1734-1748General accounts 1790-1807

STATIONER

Albert Pepper and Sons, stationers, booksellers D4132 SROand printers, High St., CheadleSales ledgers 1911-1927

Thomas James, stationer, bookseller and D3243/9/3 SROprinter, RugeleyCorrespondence, vouchers etc. c.1872-1889Notebook of daily sales 1872-1889

SWEET SHOP

William Campbell, sweet shop owner, D4338/A/11 SRO1,St. Mary’s Gate, StaffordGeneral ledger 1913-1931

TAILOR

E.Anthony and Son, tailors, 65, Main St., D3292 SROStapenhillAccount book 1952-1963

Brookfields, gents outfitters, Greengate St., 6000 SROStaffordAccounts 1910-1943Balance sheets 1939-1964Wages books 1919-1964

Hayden and Co., gents and boys outfitters, of D5266 SRONewcastle and TunstallScrapbooks of newspaper advertisements and 1954-1987other publicity material

George Key Ltd., tailor and clothing 3344 SROmanufacturer, RugeleyWeekly staff meeting notes 1912-1913Correspondence 1915-1920Trade catalogues 1926-1928

W.Walshaw & Sons Ltd., tailors, of Hanley SD1215 SOTCAand StokeLedgers mid 20th cent.

F. SERVICE TRADES

AGRICULTURAL

Agricultural contractor

A.J.Hall, agricultural contractor, Gnosall D1269 SROAccount book for hire of threshing machine etc. 1911-1926Invoice books 1939-1949Correspondence and vouchers to account 1911-1956

Farrier

P.Dodd, Lees Farm, Bradley D4338/A/17General ledger 1930-1938

BUILDING AND ALLIED TRADES

Builders

Auriol builders Ltd., Stafford D4338/A/4 SROCash book 1935-1939

Carter Bros., of Haunton, builders 5074 SROExpenditure analysis books 1927-1949Wages books 1931-1944

Messrs. C.Dyke and Son, builders and D4338/A/9 SROcontractors, EccleshallPrivate ledger 1923-1927

F.Espley and Sons, builders and contractors, D4338/A/20 SROSouth St., StaffordGeneral ledger 1916-1933Private ledger 1916-1933

Charles Linford Ltd., builders, ironmongers 5686 SROand timber merchants, High St., CannockAccount books 1913-1957Miscellaneous papers

C.J.Nevitt Ltd., builders, Stafford D1798/571/8 SRODirectors minutes 1906-1917

G.Sandy, builder and shopfitter etc., Backwalls D4338/A/42 SRONorth, StaffordPrivate ledger 1920-1933

Louis Sandy and Co., builders, Stafford D4236 SROMinutes 1926-1951Deeds 1869-1918

Messrs. James and Samuel Smallwood, builders D4338/A/46 SROand contractorsGeneral ledger 1922-1947

William Smallwood, builders, contractors and D4338/B/8 SROsanitary engineers, 53, High St., StoneGeneral ledger 1901-1921

Painters and decorators

Messrs. Scarlett Bros., painters, decorators, D4338/A/43 SROlocksmiths etc., Gaol Road, StaffordGeneral ledger 1922-1931

Richard Shufflebotham, painter, plumber and 3906 SROglazier, CheadleDay books 1841-1853

COAL MERCHANTS

G.Hill and Co., coal and coke merchants, D4338/A/29 SRORailway Wharf, StaffordGeneral ledger 1919-1934

Messrs. E.R.Poulston Ltd., coal merchants, D4338/A/40 SROLMS Railway Wharf, StaffordGeneral ledger 1908-1930

H. and H.W.Sproston, coal merchants, Stafford D3011 SROSt., StoneLedgers of expenditure and sales 1923-1953Day books 1939-1966Sales journals 1937-1968Wages book 1941-1949Customers records 1939-1941Coal wagon deliveries 1962-1967

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

J. H.Grice & Co., Mount St., Tutbury D5496 SROWork diaries 1972-1978

HOTELS

Maule Hotel Ltd., Uttoxeter D5754 SROMinute book 1953-1972

PRINTING AND PUBLISHING

Messrs. Halden and Haywood, printers D4338/A/26 SROand stationers, The Borough Press, EastgateSt., StaffordGeneral ledger 1913-1938

E.J.Hurlestone, printers and stationers, D4338/8/2 SROHigh St., EccleshallGeneral ledger 1932-1935

Staffordshire Sentinel Newspapers Ltd., SD1079 SOTCASentinel House, EtruriaCompany ledgers 1930-1947

TRANSPORT

Carriers

Unidentified carrier, Wolverhampton area D3439/13 SROLedger of trade and private customers inc. 1799-1801journeys to and from London.

Garages and associated motor trades

Attwoods Garage, petroleum, oil and motor D4338/A/3 SROspirit merchants, Lichfield Road, StaffordLedger 1928-1930

G.H.Austin and Sons, Ltd., Knightley Garage, D4338/B/4 SROWoodseavesGeneral ledger 1948-1955

C.Brassington Ltd., motor dealers. Tipping St., D4338/A/9 SROSales journal 1938-1953Purchase journal 1939-1954

Brocton Garage Ltd., Brocton D4338/A/10 SROGeneral ledger 1953-1960

Ralph Gee and Son Ltd., transport contractors, D4338/B/6 SROautomobile engineers and tent proprietors,Wolseley Road, RugeleyGeneral ledgers 1924-1952Private ledgers 1929-1938Nominal ledger 1938-1942Cash books 1935-1951

Midland Auto Electrical Co., Stafford D4338/A/34 SROGeneral ledger 1948-1949

North Stafford Garage Ltd., Stone Road, D4338/A/36 SROStaffordCash book 1946-1953

Potteries Motor Transport Co. SD1281 SOTCAAnnual reports 1898-c.1940

Messrs. Wooliscroft and Co., garage D4338/B/9 SROproprietors, UttoxeterPrivate ledger 1934-1939

Taxis

Proudlocks Taxis, Foregate St., Stafford D4338/A/41 SROCash book 1959-1960

ENTERTAINMENT

Macclesfield Theatre Co. D877/204/1-2 SROMinutes of proprietors’ meetings 1837-1842Accounts 1837-1851

Stafford Entertainments Ltd., cinema D4338/A/47, SROproprietors, Stafford D6216Minutes 1930-1975Shareholders’ records c.1987-1995

PERSONAL SERVICES

Hairdresser

Ann Gray, hairdressers, Wolverhampton D660/14/15-20 SROArticles of association 1931Draft directors’ minutes 1931Correspondence, inventory and valuation 1931-1933Employment agreements 1923-1937

Laundry

Stafford Laundry and Carpet Beating Co., D3235, D3258, SRO44, North St., Stafford D3699Register of directors 1901-1909Register of members 1899-1914Private ledgers 1900-1964Cash books 1939-1954Cash ledgers 1900-1963Purchase journals 1900-1963Wages books 1918-1930Stock books 1924-1942Directors’ minutes 1899-20th cent.Annual reports and balance sheets 1901-1974Wage books 1912-1915Plans of washers 20th cent.

Pawnbroker

Elliot of Northern Stores, Church St., Chesterton D1433 SROPawnbrokers’ ledgers 1914-1926

G. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ARCHITECT

Ford and Slater, architects and surveyors, SD1025 SOTCABurslemPlans and drawings, valuations, accounts, technical c.1850-c.1950publications.

Messrs. Porter and Arnold, architects and D4338/A/29 SROsurveyors, 6, Market Square, StaffordPrivate ledger 1929-1931

AUCTIONEER

George Brown & Son, auctioneer, valuer, surveyor 5274 SROand estate agent, 15, Bow St., RugeleyAccounts 1955-1961Wages book 1953-1959Papers re sales and shows 1939-1964Sale particulars 1960s-1970s

W.Urwick, auctioneer, Stafford M1022 WSLAccounts of sales 1889-1893

BANKING

Stevenson Salt, bankers M597, M762A, WSLD1716

Correspondence 1815-1857Partnership deeds 1777-1856Church brief business 1709-1860

BUILDING SOCIETIES

Central Smethwick Freehold Estate D660/21 SROPartnership articles 1900-1903Minute book 1902-1932Plans of estate 1901-1928

Cheadle Building Association D239/M/1314 SROMinutes, resolutions and proceedings 1806, 1814-1818

Leek and Moorlands Permanent Benefit D1015 SROBuilding SocietyDirectors’ minutes 1856-1899Accounts 1913-1933Investors’ ledgers 1856-1927Advance ledgers 1864-1938Borrowers’ ledgers 1875-1922Also absorbed organizations viz. Newcastle-under-Lymeand District United Benefit Building Society, andMutual Benefit Building Investment and LandSociety; North Staffordshire Permanent EconomicBenefit Society; Aylesbury Permanent BenefitBuilding Society.

Rowley Regis Building Society 72/43, 40/44 WSLMemorandum book 1794-1800Cash book 1792-1800

Staffordshire Building Society D3677 SROGeneral ledgers 1905-1946Shareholders’ ledgers 1891-1935Deposit ledgers 1878-1936Subscription ledgers 1917-1936Journals 1927-1973Cash books 1897-1968Members’ account book 1858-1883

DOCTOR

Dr D.J.Cooke, physician, Rugeley D4338/B/5 SROPrivate ledger 1919-1963

Medical practitioner, 7, Edward St., Leek 4311 SROQuarterly account book 1934-1944‘Town ledger’ 1940-1944‘Country’ ledger 1940-1943

ESTATE AGENTS

J.T.Evans, estate agent, Stafford D(W)1846 SROLetter books 1879-1885

LAND AGENTS AND SURVEYORS

Samuel Botham of Uttoxeter, land surveyor 48/56 WSLBusiness accounts 1790-1810Labour book c.1805-1821Expenses 1799-1801Working notebook 1802

L.Neighbour & Sons, land agents 5700 SROPlans c.1839-1962Account books 1868-1963Sale catalogues and other papers 1921-1957

Wintertons, Lichfield D122 LROField survey books 1907-c.1950