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 with inventories, correspodence and wills. Also included is the Alnwick Cabinet Makers Archive which holds papers relating to James Russell and Son, their business together, and the dissolving of their partnership.
Archive Collections of Estate Papers
This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 206 MS 2241/8
- Dates of Creation
- c 1775 - c 2017
- Physical Description
- 2 boxes papers letters wills inventories compact disk cuttings
Scope and Content
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series (as per original order): 1) Romer Archive (ARO/1) 2) Hawk's Wick Archive (ARO/2) 3) Ralph Clayton Archive (ARO/3) 4) Viscount and Lady Barrington Archive (ARO/4) 4) Alnwick Cabinet Makers Archive (ARO/5)
Access Information
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Conditions Governing Use
Some parts of this collection are in copyright. Photocopies or digital images of the material in copyright can be supplied for private study purposes only. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder’s permission for reproduction of copyright material for purposes other than research or private study. Guidance is available on tracing copyright status and ownership.