Farm and Machinery Sale Catalogues

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 DP/5
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1922-1932
  • Physical Description
    • 7 bundles, in manilla envelopes; 194 pieces.

Scope and Content

Printed catalogues for auctions of farm stock, agricultural implements, machinery and household goods, mainly in Cheshire. This series provides valuable evidence for the state of agriculture in Cheshire during this period.

  • DP/5/1: 1922-1926, 13 pieces.
  • DP/5/2: 1927, 26 pieces.
  • DP/5/3: 1928, 21 pieces including a handwritten list of machinery bought by William Dale & Sons at J. & A. Stubbs Ltd sale, Winsford.
  • DP/5/4: 1929, 31 pieces.
  • DP/5/5: 1930, 46 pieces.
  • DP/5/6: 1931, 33 pieces.
  • DP/5/7: 1932, 24 pieces.