Contains: Farm account book of Blackmanston Farm, Steeple, Dorset 1906-1912; account book of milk deliveries of Blackmanston Farm 1910-1913; ledger of Blackmanston Farm 1923-1951; lease of Blackmanston Farm 1909; valuation of hay, straw, tillages and fixtures at Church Knowle, Dorset from Robert Read to J Holland 1898
The CHURCH FARM, CHURCH KNOWLE, CORFE CASTLE, DORSET; BLACKMANSTON FARM, STEEPLE, CORFE CASTLE, DORSET COLLECTION
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- ReferenceGB 7 FR DOR 1
- Dates of Creation1898 - 1951
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish.
- Physical Description5 documents
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The donor's father came from Whitgift, York with his uncle and aunt, who, having retired from ropemaking and inn-keeping in York, took over Church Farm at Church Knowle, Dorset. After his uncle's death, the donor's father carried on Church Farm and moved to Blackmanston Farm, Steeple, Dorset, in 1898
Arrangement
- BOOKS OF ACCOUNT
- LEASES
- VALUATIONS
Access Information
Open for consultation
Acquisition Information
Presented on permanent deposit 1966 March 16 by J.S. Braisby (Farm Records Accession Number 64)
Note
Compiled by Caroline Gould, 28 April 2003
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Additional Information
The original manuscripts were sent back to the donor in December 1978. The collection now consists of xerox copies.