| Description | Accounts 1928-1964, Order Books 1946-1975, Sales records 1966-1988, Annual accounts and balance sheets 1941-1994, Miscellaneous financial papers 1920-c1979, Wages books 1970-1989, General Registers 1925-1983, Other 1880s-2001 |
| Administrative History | The Barton family clockmaking business was founded in 1900 by Samuel Barton (1850-1929) and was continued by his three sons and his grandson until the firm closed on the retirement of Stewart Barton in 2001. By the mid-20th century the firm had begun to specialise in precision engineering. Its workshops were at 15 North Leys, Ashbourne. In 1970 the Drysdale Works at Fenny Bentley were purchased. The Ashbourne premises were sold in 1975. The products of Samuel Barton and Sons include the Manchester cathedral clock and the clock on Cubley parish church. Most of their work in later years was for the Manchester Water Meter Company. |
| Custodial History | These records were deposited in the Record Office between August 2001 and January 2002 |