This group of deeds forms virtually all the known muniments of title of this small Augustinian House
Search FNL grants since 1931
400 items, financial papers relating to the amalgamation in 1894 and the early development of this bicycle manufacturing firm, plus title deeds to the area of land where the factory was built
Several hundred letters addressed to Gifford by family and friends; also a manuscript journal of a journey from London to New York in 1793
Incoming letters to the Earl covering the whole period of his adult life. Also papers relating to the two regiments Sheffiled raised and his development of Newhaven as a port
Includes grants of land in Barton Stacey to Mottisfont Priory, and others on the Isle of Wight including Freshwater
Over 400 pre-Dissolution charters and deeds, including the foundation charter granted by Thurstan Archbishop of York in 1132. Collection follows the changing fortunes and ownership of the lands down to the late 18th century, by which time it was owned by Lord Grantham ambassador in Madrid.
Besides the Duke, the letters were addressed to the Bishop of Norwich, the Mayor and several gentlemen appointing them Commissioners to decide the quantity of arms and armour to be maintained by the City for its defence
1500 documents in this collection date from before 1550 with much topographical information and too much [sic] about the medieval glass industry in Staffordshire.
Important deeds relating to the now vanished village of Holts, have added interest because of their seals
Approximately 650 wills from testators in all walks of life, bequests given in great detail