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D770 - Derbyshire estate, family, business, school, parish and personal papers - 17th-20th cent

C - Artificial collection of records relating to estates, families, businesses and schools - 17th-20th cent

EA - School Boards and Board School records - 1871-1916

EF - Church and Wesleyan School records - 1862 1938

ES - Council School records - 1903-1959

EZ - Miscellaneous and Family Papers - 17th-20th cent.

1 - Derbyshire estates of Marques of Ormonde: Copy release by William Carter or Carlton, in the parish of Geerling, Nottinghamshire, farmer, and Helen his wife and John Aldred of Langley in the parish of Heanor, brother of Helen Carter, to Thomas Langford of Newthorpe in the parish of Greasley, Nottinghamshire, in consideration of ,239 8s 0d, of three pieces of meadow ground called Langley Meadow, and four other parcels of meadow in Langley Meadow, enclosed during the lifetime of John Aldred deceased, father of John Aldred brother of Helen Carver and now in four closes 25 Jun 1763. - 1763

2 - Abstract of title of the devisees in trust of the late Marquis of Ormonde to estates in Derbyshire beginning with indenture of 21 Oct 1703 by which Godfrey Clarke of Chilcote bargained and sold to Thomas Hanbury and Richard Buckley farms in the occupation of 12 named persons, seven closes called Phipps Land, three closes part of Windgreaves, three closes, Marsh Closes, four closes called Smithy Coates, close called Gun Croft, close called Clarkes Close, part of Codnor Meadow, another piece of Codnor Meadow, two more closes part of Codnor Meadow, cottages, and a messuage and five closes called Lacey Fields, in the towns and parishes of Codnor, Loscoe, Heanor, Langley, Codnor Castle, Pentrich and Milhay, and ending with Act of Parliament for the sale of the English Estates, 1824. - 1824

3-5 - An act for enabling estates in England of Walter, late Marquis of Ormonde deceased, to be sold and the proceeds arising there from, after the payment of certain charges and incumbrances, to be applied in reduction of the charges and incumbrances affecting the family 21 Jun 1824. - 1824

6 - Sale catalogue of freehold estates in Pentrich, Codnor, Loscoe, Langley and Heanor, the property of the late Marquis of Ormonde, sold by auction at the Bell Inn, Derby, Thursday 27 Oct, with plan. - 1824

7 - Photocopy of map of the lordship of Codnor by William Shipton. - (1792)

8 - Engraving of the West View of Codnor Castle, nd. - (19th cent)

9 - Aerial photograph of Codnor Castle - (19th cent)

10 - Soresby/Milnes Families of Chesterfield: title and family deeds: Release by Edward Carroll of the parish of St Andrews, Holborn, Middlesex, gentleman, and Elizabeth his wife, formerly wife of Henry Barker late of Chesterfield gentle man deceased and Hugh Jennings of the parish of St Andrews, Holborn, gentleman, and Prudence his wife, only daughter and heir of the said Henry Barker, Elizabeth Barker widow and relict of Charles Barker late of Wapping, Middlesex biscuit maker, deceased, Joseph Butler of Button Hill, York, gentleman, and Sarah Butler his wife, BernardMetcalfe of Chesterfield gentleman, and Anne Metcalfe his wife, Jane Onsley, widow and relict of Thomas Onsley late of Clifton clerk, deceased, William Reyner of Duffield gentleman, and Helen Reyner his wife (Elizabeth Barker, Sarah Butler, Anne Metcalfe, Jane Onsley and Helen Reyner sisters of Henry Barker), William Goostrey of the parish of St Dunstans West London, eldest son and heir apparent of John Goostrey of Staveley gentleman, by Margaret Goostrey his wife another sister of Henry Barker, Michael O'Brien of Furnivalls Inn, London, gentleman to John Thornhill of Stanton, Derbyshire, gentleman, and William Soresby of Chesterfield gentleman, in consideration of £1,000, of a farm called the Torrhouse or Toor Farm and another farm in the parish of Darley, several parcels of land meadow and pasture in Tideswell, messuage called the Chantrey House, a butchers shop, a dwelling house in a street called West Barrs, and several cottages all in Chesterfield. Covenant to levy a fine attached 31 May 1722. - 1722

11 - Lease for possession by Elizabeth Beresford of Whitehead, Middlesex, spinster to John Thornhill of Stanton esq, and William Soresby of Chesterfield, gentleman, of the manor of Elton, purchased by John Thornhill and William Soresby and conveyed to them by the assignee of the effects of Pole Beresford father of Elizabeth Beresford under a Commission of Bankruptcy 20 Jul 1726. - 1726

12 - Release by Adam Soresby of Chesterfield esq, to William Soresby, father of Adam, of Chesterfield esq, reciting a marriage settlement of 2 Dec 1726 on the marriage of Adam Soresby to Dorothy his late wife, in consideration of 10s 0d, of a messuage in Brampton called the Brickhouse and several closes, Narr Close, Farr Close, Middle Close, Orchard Close, Farr Little Close and the Pingle, in all 21a and a messuage in Ashover with all land belonging. Also covenant to levy a fine, 4 Feb 1748/9. - [1749]

13 - Marriage settlement between William Soresby of Chesterfield esq, Adam Soresby of Chesterfield esq, son and heir apparent, Godfrey Heathcote of Chesterfield gentle man, John Froggatt of Halifax gentleman, William Soresby the younger of Chesterfield gentleman, son and heir apparent of Adam Soresby, John Fidler of Chesterfield butcher, George Milnes of Dunston esq, William Milnes, youngest son of George Milnes, and Mary Soresby spinster, eldest daughter of Adam Soresby, on the marriage of William Milnes to Mary Soresby, by which William and Adam Soresby have released to Heathcote and Froggatt, a new erected messuage fronting Chesterfield Market Place, known as The Royal Oak Inn, formerly several tenements and a malthouse, also parcel of land, the Croft, 1r, and parcel of land adjoining the croft formerly used as a tanyard and since a skinner's yard, a messuage in Chesterfield in the north east corner of the Shambles and three messuages adjoining it together with a Smith's shop, a messuage adjoining the Smith's shop, parcel of land in a close in Chesterfield called the Butts, a newly erected messuage in Walton and several closes, Barn Close, Four Square Close, Thistle Close, the Bank, 18a in all, Highfield Close in Newbold 12a, Brockwell Close, Brampton, 3a, a messuage in Cutthorpe, Brampton, and several closes, Cyndar Flatt, the Barnyard, Daisy Field, the Wood and the Well Yard, Hen Park Farm, Brampton, with several closes, Hen Park, Long Croft and two Wigley Fields, 4 Feb 1748/9. - 1748/1749

14 - Articles of agreement between Jonathan Lee the elder of Chesterfield, gentleman, Jonathan Lee the younger only son and heir of Jonathan Lee the elder and William Milnes of Cromford esq, and Mary Milnes one of the daughters of William Milnes, by which, in consideration of a marriage between Jonathan Lee the younger and Mary Milnes, Jonathan Lee the elder agrees to convey to William Milnes within twelve months of the marriage messuages, lands and tenements of the clear yearly value of ,150, to the use of trustees for 500 years upon several trusts, 26 Sep 1770. - 1770

15 - Lease for possession by George White of Ashford grazier, Richard Nall of Chesterfield hosier, assignees of the estate of John Harris late of Ashford dealer and chapman, by virtue of a Commission of Bankrupt (sic) and John Harris to William Milnes of Colston Bassett, esq, of closes in Sheldon, the Mesne Stayfold and Beighton Staygfold, formerly two closes, but now laid together, the Ox Pasture, the Lord's Staygfold, in Sheldon pasture, allotment from the Commons of Sheldon, several parcels of land in Ashford and Sheldon allotted to John Harris by the Ashford and Sheldon enclosure award, nameley plots No 52, No 53 and No 52 (sic), 13 Jan 1786. - 1786

16 - Lease for possession by William Milnes of Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire, esq, to Bernard Lucas of Chesterfield merchant, of land as in D770 C/EZ 15, 16 Jan 1786. - 1786

17 - Mortgage by way of demise for ,10,000 by William Milnes of Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire, esq, and Mary his wife, Anthony Lax Maynard of Chesterfield esq, (trustee for William Milnes) to Urban Hall of Park Hall, Nottingham shire, esq, and Richard Nall of Chesterfield hosier, by which William Milnes has demised to Hall and Nall for 1,000 years, the manor of Billinghay, Lincolnshire, redeemable on the payment of ,10,000 and interest at 5 per cent on 10 Nov 1787, 10 May 1787. Also surrender by Letitia Hall of Park Hall, Nottingham, widow (sole executrix in the will of John Hall) to William Sharbrooks of Oxton, Nottinghamshire, esq, and Rev John Smith of Aldercar clerk, (trustees of William Milnes deceased), in consideration of ,10,000 and interest, of the manor of Billinghay for the remainder of the 1,000 year term, 23 Nov 1829. - 1787, 1829

18 - Marriage settlement between Jane Milnes of Aldercar Park spinster, eldest daughter of William Milnes of Aldercar Park esq, deceased, Rev John Smith of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Peter Pegge Burnett of Winkburn, Nottinghamshire, esq, and John Cruso of Leek, gentleman, in consideration of a marriage between Jane Milnes and John Smith settling money etc. 9 Mar 1798. - 1798

19 - Marriage settlement on the marriage of Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Smith to John Frederick Smith, esq, between Elizabeth Mary Smith of Dunston Hall widow, John Frederick Smith, London esq. Benjamin Sayle of Sheffield esq, and John Smith of Aldercar Park clerk, by which Elizabeth Mary Smith has released to Sayle and John Smith (trustee), capital messuage called Woodseats in the hamlet of Barlow with closes, plant ations belonging 84a, Milthorpe Farm in Holmesfield and Barlow 66a, messuage or mansion house with several closes in Dronfield, Highgate Farm in Dronfield, 19a, closes of land in Unstone and Dronfield called Smithy Falls, 47a, messuage and building heretofore used as a water corn mill now used as a grinding wheel with the dam goits and several closes in Unstone and Dronfield, 12a, messuages used as a public house in Unstone, also several pieces of land in Shaftholm Field in the parish of Arksey, Yorkshire, (details given), several closes and pieces of land in Alnholm Field, parish of Arksey, (details given), also several closes or pieces of land in the Wood Field of Arksey, (details given), messuage and close called the Homestead at Almholm, the Hester Croft, New Almholm Croft, Far Almholm Croft, Stone Pit, Stonepit Lane, Common Close, land (details given) in Mastale Field, Bently Ings, Arksey Ings, closes in the township of Eccleshall, in the parish of Sheffield, Lay Close, New Carr, Middle Carr, Far End Carr, the Pear Storth, and the Common Allotment, to be held on several trusts. Also John Frederick Smith and Elizabeth Mary Smith have agreed to surrender to the manor court of the Manor of Holmesfield a copyhold messuage and several closes in Holmesfield, namely, the Berny Hill, White Leys, Far Parkin Field, New Parkin Field, Little Oaks, Broad Meadow, Round Meadow, Great Brond Wood, Little Brond Wood, Far Holme, New Holme, Watering Close, Pingle, and Nether Pasture, dwelling house and garden, Nether Croft, Over Pasture, Great Oaks, and Upper Croft. Also assignment by Elizabeth Mary Smith to Sayle and Smith of all the quick and dead stock, implements of husbandry and all the household goods belonging to her. Sayle and Smith to hold all the premises upon trust from Elizabeth Smith until the marriage, then to reconvey the same to such uses as Elizabeth Smith shall appoint. 19 May 1818. - 1818

20-24 - Five Soresby bills (Brailsford). - 1769-1849

25 - Harris Family of Ashford: deeds; Estate (see also D770 C/EZ 15 16) Mortgage by way of demise for ,1,000 by John Harris the elder of Ashford, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife and John Harris the younger yeoman and Catherine his wife to Godfrey Heathcote of Chesterfield gentleman, by which Harris demised to Heathcote 1 dole in the Nether Field of Ashford, Mesne Stagfold, Beighton Stagfold Ox Pasture, 7a 2r in Sheldon Common (all in Sheldon see D770 C/EZ 15), for 500 years, redeemable on the payment of £1,022 10s on the 29 Sep 1777, and £22 10s 0d on 25 Mar and 29 Sep in each of the preceding years, 29 Sep 1767. - 1767

26 - Mortgage by way of further charge for £1,200 by John Harris of Ashford gentleman, and Catherine his wife to Richard Wilkinson and Bernard Lucas of Chesterfield merchants, trustees and executors named in the will of Godfrey Heathcote late of Chesterfield gentleman, deceased, (reciting D770 C/EZ 25), by which Harris agrees that the premises recited in D770 C/EZ 25 shall remain charge able with the payment of ,1,200 and shall not be redeemable until the sum of ,1,800 plus interest at 5 per cent has been paid. Also a covenant to levy a fine on the premises. 25 Nov 1779. - 1779

27 - Assignment by Bernard Lucas of Chesterfield merchant (surviving trustee named in the will of Godfrey Heathcote) with the consent of George White of Ashford grazier and Richard Nall of Chesterfield hosier (assignees of the estate and effects of John Harris late of Ashford dealer and chapman, under a Commission of Bankruptcy) John Harris and William Milnes of Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire, esq, to Anthony Lax Maynard of Chesterfield esq, in consideration of £1,885 2s 0d, of all the premises recited in mortgages of 29 Sep 1767 (D770 C/EZ 25) and 25 Mar 1775, for the remainder of the 500 year terms, in trust for William Milnes, 14 Jan 1786. - 1786

28 - Mold Family of Alderwasley: Coal leases and legal papers: Lease by Rev William Peach of Brampton clerk, to John Mold of Alderwasley merchant, and Charles Mold of Makeney House merchant, for 42 years, of seams of coal called the Ell, the Main Soft and the Denby Main Hard Coal under closes in Marehay called the Homestead and Croft, Nether Coates Close, Middle Coates Close, Far Coates Close, Far Meadow, Far Gossy Bank, Home Close, Calf Close, Street Close, Spring Close, Stage Close, Near Gossy Bank, Annable Pingle, New Meadow, all ironstone underneath the same closes. Rent ,420 per annum plus ,60 for each acre of Main Soft coal raised, ,110 for each acre of Denby Hard Coal raised and 3s 0d for every 108 cubic feet of ironstone raised (rent for Ell coal remaining to be fixed) 11 Jul 1837. Also surrender by Charles Mold and William Henry Mold of Alderwasley ironmaster to Rev William Peach, of seams and coal and ironstone beds (in Marehay?) leased to John and Charles Mold in an indenture of Nov 1846, reserving to C and W H Mold all engines, gins, machinery, railways, engine houses, stables, etc erected bythem. With quitclaim by William Peach to Charles Mold and William Henry Mold, in consideration of £1,600, of all rents, covenants provisoes etc contained in the lease of Nov 1846 - 31 Dec 1859. - 1837, 1859

29 - In chancery, partnership accounts of Messrs John and Charles Mold. - 1846, 1856

30 - Case paper in a dispute between Hurt and Mold, concerning the lease to Mold of Morley Park ironworks, with Mr Phipson's opinion. - 1859

31 - Further lease paper in Hurt v Mold, including a description of the several implements erected by the lessees in extension of their works at Morley Park. - 1859

32 - Release by Joseph Francis Kingdom of Wirksworth gentleman, Florence Agnes Thornewill of Matlock spinster, John Robson Warham of Burton upon Trent to William Henry Mold of Bethersden, Kent, gentleman, and Joseph Francis Kingdom (trustees of the will of Henry Stevens esq, of Matlock), by which Mold and Kingdom are discharged from all actions and demands on account of the real or personal estate of Henry Stevens. Schedules of real and personal estate attached. 1 Feb 1881. - 1881

33 - Solicitors' bill to the executors of late F. Mosley. Costs incurred in Mold's Mortgage. - 1859

34 - Miscellaneous Deeds: Shirebrook: Lease for possession by Richard Heath of Shirebrooke yeoman to Thomas Wood of Beggarlea Mill, Nottinghamshire, yeoman, of a messuage in Shirebrook with Homestead and closes called the Dale, Yardins Close, Whitehouse Piece and Wood Lane Close - 19 Sep 1746

35 - Wessington: Family settlement between John Shaw of Kilburn yeoman, and Mary his wife, and Francis Radford of Holbrook gentleman, and Samuel Walker of Mapperley yeoman, by which, in consideration of the marriage of John Shaw to Mary his wife, Shaw has released to Radford and Walker, messuage and several closes in Wessington - 2 Sep 1746

36 - Shirebrook: Lease for possession by William Cossen of Mansfield gentleman and Richard Heath of Shirebrook yeoman, only son and heir of Richard Heath late of Shirebrook yeoman, deceased, to Elizabeth Heath of Stuffin Wood, Pleasley, widow, of premises as in D770 C/EZ 34 27 Apr 1761. - 1761

37 - Uttoxeter, Staffs: Marriage settlement between John Smyth of Woodland Hall, Uttoxeter, Bachelor of Medicine and Eliza Stenton of Matlock spinster, whereby in consideration of their marriage, John Smyth agrees with Eliza Stenton that he shall be seised of a close lying in Ballance Hill, Uttoxeter, called Nangles Croft, 1a, upon several uses, namely to his own use for life, then after his death Eliza to receive an annuity of 10s arising from the rent of the close 10 Nov 1814. - 1814

38 - Melbourne Manor: Dispute re Enfranchisement: Order of the Lord Keeper issued Wednesday 9 May - 9 May 1627

39-43 - Weston on Trent : Correspondence between J Lowe (estate agent), Samuel and Gregory Brown (tenant farmers) and William Lee of Bloomsbury Square (landlord) concerning estate matters at Weston on Trent with particular reference to enclosure and the renewal of leases. The sowing of turnips in the Middle Church Field of Weston is also mentioned. - 1760-1774

44 - Business Records: Brewers account book, Heanor area. - 1833-1836

45 - Apprenticeship indentures, Heanor, Parish of Heanor: Phoebe Eggleston to Richard Milward, 1750. - 1750-1809

46-47 - William Bestwick of Heanor to John Ballard of Allenborough, framework knitter. - 1757

48 - Parish of Heanor: Ester Knowls to Anthony Woodward of Heanor. - 1766

49 - Thomas Parkin of Denby to Francis Brown of Heanor, shoemaker. - 1783

50 - Thomas Knighton of Ilkeston to John Wood of Heanor, framework knitter. - 1809

51 - Covering letter for apprenticeship indentures from Curate of Heanor. - 1961

52 - Apprenticeship indentures, Belper: Charles Parker of Belper to Abraham Harrison Brown of Belper, woollen draper and clothier, 18 Jan. - 1800

53 - Victoria Woolley of Hazelwood to J A Beresford of Belper, 11 Sep. - 1899

54-66 - Miscellaneous correspondence: R Pegg and Co, Colour Workers, Derby (1847 Pegg Harper and Co), mainly regarding orders and samples. - 1840-1847

67 - Bill of Hobson and Co, Derby, stationers. - 1858

68 - Order to Messrs Pegg Harper and Co., Denby Pottery, for 5 cwts of potters fine moulding plaster 16 Feb. - 1847

69-71 - Three bills of William Fletcher wholesale druggist, wine and spirit merchant of Ilkeston. - 1877-1878

72-80 - Trade cards: Scales and Salters boots, Market Place, Derby. - late 19th cent

81 - National Boot Warehouse, St Peter's Street, Derby. - late 19th cent

82 - A. E Mason, paints, Queen Street, Derby. - late 19th cent

83 - Huggins and Kent, Hatters and Hosiers, Albert Street, Derby. - late 19th cent

84-90 - Calling/Advertising cards for Holmes and Co, The Wardwick, Derby, tailors and clothiers - [c1880s-c1890s]

91-96 - Maltby's Warehouse, Sadler Gate, Derby. - late 19th cent

97-98 - Hilton's boots and shoes, Queen Street, Derby. - late 19th cent

99-102 - Hepworth's tailor, Corn Market, Derby. - late 19th cent

103-104 - Grand Clothing Hall, St Peter's Street, Derby. - late 19th cent

105 - Frisby's Boots, Normanton Road, Derby. - late 19th cent

106 - Arthur Clark's Celebrated Hats, St Peter's Street, Derby. - late 19th cent

107-108 - Association of Capitalists, Manufacturers and Operatives, Irongate, Derby. - late 19th cent

109-110 - J Butlers, the People's Banker, Willow Road, Derby. - late 19th cent

111-114 - Cholerton's Boots, Corn Market, Derby. - late 19th cent

115 - Blakey's Boot Protectors, Osmaston Street, Derby. - late 19th cent

116-120 - J Crooks, Boots and Shoes, Victoria Street, Derby. - late 19th cent

121-122 - Derby Repairing Co. - late 19th cent

123-125 - Derby Supply Stores, Corn Market, Derby. - late 19th cent

126-129 - Dick's (Boots and Shoes), St Peter's Street, Derby. - late 19th cent

130 - John Eaton, Clothiers, St Peter's Street, Derby. - late 19th cent

131-132 - Freeman, Hardy and Willis, Boots and Shoes, The Spot, Derby. - late 19th cent

133 - Calendar: E. Bamford, Bookseller, Stationer etc. Ashbourne. - 1875

134 - Miscellaneous, chiefly printed material: Ilkeston cricketers of the past by Edwin Trueman, reprinted from the "Ilkeston Pioneer". - 1881

135 - Letter from W. M Furneaux, Headmaster of Repton to "My dear Basil", written while recovering from a skating accident at Grindelwald. nd. - (19th cent)

136 - Tickets for Whitworth Institute Choral Class, Cinderella Dance, 29 Mar. - 1894

137 - Dronfield Charities: compiled from the Charity Commissioner's Report of 1827. - 1959

138-140 - Autographed envelopes from the House of Commons: Sir George Crewe (South Derbyshire), Thomas Gisborne (North Derbyshire) and Sir Samuel Crompton (Derby). - 1835-1838

141-142 - Nomination of postmaster at Ilkeston, with accompanying note. - 1857

143 - Letter from R Murray Gilchrist to Mr Parker concerning "Shepherd's Flat" between Foolow and Eyam and the finding of a neolithic hammer in one of the meres. - 1910

144 - Letter from the Duke of Devonshire to le Comte de St Aulaire concerning a journey to Liverpool by King Louis Philippe, 6 Oct. - 1844

145-151 - Seven photographs taken in Derby studios various persons. - c. 1890-1910

152 - The "Derby Ram", 13 Jul 1895. - 1895

153 - The "Derby Ram" 20 Jul 1895. - 1895

154 - Church Mission Hymn Book, published by Bemrose and Sons of Derby. - 1883

155 - Christian Life Almanack: published by Bemrose and Sons, Derby. - 1876

156-157 - Smedley Family of Matlock: Introduction cards of B. F Marsden Smedley and John and Caroline Smedley. - 1867

158 - Marriage certificate St Werburgh's Derby, James Foster and Mary Smith. - 1866

159 - Route, procession and fireworks, peace: rejoicing in Derby, 14 May 1856. - 1856

160 - Programme of fireworks as D770 C/EZ 159. - 1856

161 - New Years Address by John Smedley of Lea Bridge, Matlock. - 1856

162-163 - Will of Isaac Daws of Swadlincote with letters of administration. - 1858

164-165 - "Figaro in Chesterfield" (political pamphlets). - 1832-1835

166-167 - Letter from Ellen Morewood to W L Lockett concerning the ownership of the Birchwood estate, with letter from the solicitors on the same subject. - 1816

168 - Weather Records: Pressure and temperature readings taken at Bretby Hall during the "Long Frost", 18 Oct 1813 19 Mar 1814. - 1813-1814

169-184 - Gresley Family of Drakelow: File of correspondence concerning the threatened criminal case over an incorrect return for Income Tax purposes by Sir. Nigel Bowyer Gresley of Drakelow, including five annual returns of male servants, 1796-1799. - 1796-1802

185 - Letter from J. Hassall at Bretby Park to William Eaton Mowsley concerning Sir Roger Gresley's canvass 8 Jul 1832. - 1832

186 - Autographed envelope from the House of Commons: Sir Roger Greisley [Gresley] M.P. for South Derbyshire (died 12 Oct 1837), envelope dated 16 May - 1836

187 - William Jessopp: Letter from William Jessopp to Mrs Darwin regarding Alfreton, Derby Road Securities 5 Aug, 1830. - 1830

188 - Copy letter from James Quelter to William Jessopp regarding the whereabouts of a conveyance of the Breadsall Priory estate in 1797 and a letter from Jessopp to Sir Francis Darwin (at Sydnope) regarding the same 31 Oct 1833. - 1833

189 - Settlement certificate, parish of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, John Wilson and his family. - 1726

190 - Settlement examination of John Seddon, cordwainer, residing at Heanor. - 1774

191-236 - Evans family of Darley Abbey: Correspondence between Elizabeth Wilson, Thomas Breton, J. A Norman, E. Dyke, Mary Reid, T. Bakewell, E. Carill Worsley, E. Kersham, C. L Cornish, Sam Payne and Miss Gifford, Mrs Gifford and Rev J. Harrison of Duffield Bank, 1777-1838. - 1777-c.1882

237-238 - Letters, mainly undated, from Mrs C. Evans of Darley Abbey to her niece, Etta (Mrs Acton Tyndal). - c. 1860-1880

299-302 - Letters from Milly (a friend) to Etta (Mrs Acton Tyndal), nd.

303-304 - Letters from Walter Evans (Darley Abbey) to Acton Tyndal, nd.

305-306 - Letters from Susan Evans to her cousin Etta (Mrs Acton Tyndal) including a request for Etta's poem on the Hartley Colliery disaster. (Susan Evans wife of Walter Evans, lived at Allestree Hall) - 1862-1872

307-332 - Letters from Henry Evans (Darley Abbey) to Etta his cousin (Mrs Acton Tyndal). - 1857-1877

333-336 - Letters from Samuel Evans (Darley Abbey) to his niece, Etta (Mrs Acton Tyndal). - 1861-1865

337-399 - Letters from Caroline Evans to her sister Harriet, nd.

340 - Letter from C. Evans to nephew.

341, 344 - Letter from E C (daughter) to Mrs Samuel Evans, Darley Abbey

342-343 - Letters from Mary Evans, Allestree Hall, to Mrs Tyndal. - 1863-1882

344 - Letter from E C (daughter to Mrs Samuel Evans, Darley Abbey

345 - Newspapers, photographs, prints, engravings: Nottingham Journal, Saturday 23 Oct 1802. - 1802

346 - Derby Daily Express: announcement of peace. 19 Nov 1918. - 1918

347 - Visit of the Prince of Wales to Derbyshire supplement to the Derbyshire Advertiser - 24-25 Feb 1928

348 - Derby Evening Telegraph: statue of George II, blown up in Dublin, 13 May 1937. - 1937

349 - Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal: death of Queen Victoria, 25 Jan 1901. - 1901

350-356 - Packet of photographs: the Peacock Inn, Rowsley, Baslow Church, High Tor, Haddon, Chatsworth and one unidentified house, nd.

357 - Transcript by Edward Soresby of an epitaph dated 1787 on a tablet affixed to the outside wall of Wirksworth church. - 1787

358 - Photograph by H. Aitkin of Borrowash of the gates at Risley Lodge. - 1923

359 - Photograph of the Peacock Inn, Rowsley, nd.

360 - Photograph of the Manchester to Sheffield Coach at the Snake Inn. - 1893

361 - Bill by Etches and Co. of Derby for 20 cheeses. - 1886

362 - Bill by Alstonefield Dairy for 70 cheeses. - 1886

363 - Postcard album: Ashbourne church, Ashopton, Bakewell Church monuments, Bradwell Dale, Calver Bridge, Chesterfield, various Derby street scenes and Arboretum, Matlock including one of Crown Square with a tramcar, Norbury Church monuments, Repton, Dovedale and Haddon. nd.

364-386 - Prints and engravings: Brick Tower, Repton; the transept, Ashbourne church; view of Derby from Chaddesden Hill; Ravenstone church; Burnaston Hall; Wingfield Manor; gateway at Mackworth; Hardwick Old Hall; Rowter Hall, Birchover; Dental Surgery at Derby, St Mary's Catholic Church, Derby; Quarndon Church; Herbert Strutt School, Belper; Kedleston Hall; Sudbury Hall; Council House, Derby; County Hall, Derby; Nightingale Memorial, London Road, Derby; Friargate Derby; The Old Bell, Sadler Gate; Parkfield Cedars, Derby; Silk Mill gates, Derby; The Grand Staircase, Hardwick

387-393 - Postcards: Derby Midland Station with tramcar, 1909; Bakewell Church, Youlgreave Main Street, 1907; Ogston Hall, 1906; Clay Cross church, 1906; Cemetery entrance, Clay Cross, 1907; Clay Cross Collieries, 1905. - 1905-1909

394 - Jane Mosley's recipe book - [c1696]

395 - Bill from W & I Scott described as W & I Scott, Coach Builders, Painters, Harness Manufacturers etc (advertising post horses, carriages for hire and hearse or mourning coaches, on the billhead), Chesterfield, to F. Swanwick esq. 31 Dec 1853, receipted 14 Jan 1854. - 1853-1854

396 - Bill from M Scott (described as W & I Scott and advertising post horses etc as in D770 C/EZ395) to F Swanwick esq, 1857 and settled 6 Jul 1857. - 1857

397

398 - ? Hartington Churchwardens' Accounts: Churchwardens' account book, possibly Hartington, as payments are made to men from Brassington, Tissington, Hartington Quarterand Gratton for foxes, for foxes caught and carrion crows killed at or near Wolfscote [in Hartington Town Quarter] and for a fox killed in Athe Qr" [Quarter]. There is also reference to Sheen in Staffordshire which borders Hartington. - 1790-1792

399 - Kniveton poor rate assessment book, 11 Nov. - 1909

400 - Sale catalogue, Taddington and Priestcliffe. - 1875

401 - Report, Taddington Water Supply. - 1874

402

403 - Bundle of 1:50 OS maps.

404 - Packet of papers concerning the Rose family. - 20th cent

405 - Oral History Project tapes and transcriptions

406 - Apprenticeship indenture, Richard Walkup son of Richard Walkup staymaker, p All Saints Derby (a poor person) to George Wallis, p St Alkmunds Derby tailor, 12 Sep 1811. - 1811

407 - Waterfall Staffs: Conveyance by feoffment: 1. Charles Cotton of Beresford, co. Stafford esq., son and heir of Charles Cotton esq. decd. and of Olive his wife decd. 2. John Fynnye of Caldon, and Francis Fynnye of Colepitts Ford, co Stafford yeoman. For ,185, messuage and buildings etc called ?ymon Smyth of lyme pitts in Waterfall late Symon Smith's holding and lands (with field names), 20 Dec 1660. Endorsed with livery of seisin and a memorandum perhaps concerning a final concord relating to property in Waterfall and Caldon [largely illegible]. - 1660

TZ - Leases, Heanor 1853 and Belper 1858 - 1853, 1858

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