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D8344 - David Roberts of Chesterfield, local historian - 1783-1970s
Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8344
Title
David Roberts of Chesterfield, local historian
Date
1783-1970s
Description
Collected records including deeds, correspondence and other records of Pearson's Pottery Chesterfield (including deed of 1810 between Isaac Cundy and William Johnson and letters, invoices, bulls and receipts from Ault Pottery, Swadlincote), 1890s-1970s, receipts and accounts for work carried out at Elder Yard Chapel
Extent
0.75 box
Level
Fonds
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
David Roberts of Chesterfield, local historian
Custodial History
Chesterfield Museum purchased Mr Roberts collection of documents, photographs, books, ephemera and artefacts from his son in August 2019 and deposited the archival records in October 2020.
Organisation Sub-Type
Local historians
Related Material
Other items collected by David Roberts are available at Chesterfield Museum.
See D2733 for the main archive of Pearsons and Company of Chesterfield, pottery manufacturers. See D6414 for the main archive of Elder Yard Chapel.
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Name (click for further details)
Swadlincote; Ault Potteries Ltd; 1937-1975; Pottery company
Chesterfield; Pearsons Pottery
Chesterfield; Elder Yard Chapel; 1694; Independent Christian congregation
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Type
Chesterfield
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