Record

Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8344/UL
TitleDavid Roberts of Chesterfield, local historian
Date1783-1970s
DescriptionCollected 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
Extent0.75 box
LevelFonds
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorDavid Roberts of Chesterfield, local historian
Custodial HistoryChesterfield 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-TypeLocal historians
Related MaterialOther 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.

Show related Persons records.

Related Names
Name (click for further details)
Swadlincote; Ault Potteries Ltd; 1937-1975; Pottery company
Chesterfield; Pearsons Pottery
Chesterfield; Elder Yard Chapel; 1694; Independent Christian congregation
Places
Place (click for further details)Type
Chesterfield 
Add to My Items