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Total number of records: 31
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Romer Archive
1869-1899
A collection of papers, letters, death duty forms and wills of Lieut-colonel Robert William Romer of the 20th Hussars, Merioneth.
Gillow Archive
c. 1960 - 2015
Photocopies of papers from the Gillow Archive including furniture designs
General Archive Files
c.1900-c.2010
Reference files collated by John Bedford on various subjects and makers relating to furniture, including design, trade, architecture and history of the buildings in the UK and abroad. Files mainly c...
Cabinet Makers Archive
c.1900-c.2017
A-Z files of cabinet makers, upholsterers or related trader/craftspersons, as collated by John Bedford.
Hawk's Wick Archive
c.1880
Original documents relating to the sale of Hawk's Wick Estate (St Albans). Includes a copy manuscript inventory of the contents of the house, sale catalogue for the property with a floor plan for the ...
Archival material (loose)
c.1700-c.1949
Original archive material relating to furniture, sales of furniture or furniture makers as collected by John Bedford. 1) inventories and valuations 2) indentures, legal agreements and papers. 3) ...
Pauline Agius Archive
Agius, Pauline
c.1950-c.2017
Archive of Pauline Agius, furniture historian and author of 'British Furniture, 1880-1915'. This discrete archive of papers compiled by Pauline Agius includes typescript and manuscript notes and res...
Ralph Clayton Archive
c.1775 - c.1816
A collection of 32 original items relating to the estate of Ralph Clayton and the auction of his property, 8 Upper Gower Street. Includes his will, codicils, invoices, and a manuscript catalogue of hi...
Edward T. Joy Archive
Joy, Edward Thomas
c.1950-c.2017
Papers of Edward T. Joy, furniture historian and author.
Archive Collections of Estate Papers
c.1775-c.2017
Collections of original papers collected by John Bedford relating to the furnishing and decoration of estates and houses including Bryncemlyn, Hawk's Wick, 8 Upper Gower Street and 20 Cavendish Square...
The Viscount and Lady Barrington Archive
1754-2017
Original manuscripts relating to the alteration and repairs to Viscount and Lady Barrington's London home at 20 Cavendish Square between 1755 and 1757 with other papers relating to sales and contracts...
Alnwick Cabinet Makers Archive (James Russell &Son)
c.1814
Original papers concerning the partnership between James Russell and son Robert Russell in their business 'Shop concern as Cabinet Makers and Upholsters' including a document dissolving their partners...