Policy Book Fire Business, 1917-1924; Order Book Fire Business, 1924-1948; Renewal Register Fire Business, 1924-1944. The areas of the Rhondda and Pontypridd in particular are identified in these records. However the records do not indicate the location of the office responsible for the administration of the business.
Phoenix Assurance Company Limited (London), Records
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- ReferenceGB 214 D1008
- Dates of Creation1917-1948
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description3 volumes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The company was established as the Phoenix Fire Office in 1782 and was renamed the Phoenix Assurance Company Limited in 1901. It was involved in the provision of fire insurance cover in south Wales.
Arrangement
Chronological within record series.
Access Information
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Transferred from Pontypridd Historical Centre Jun 2013
Other Finding Aids
A detailed catalogue is available online
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Fair condition
Archivist's Note
Compiled by H Thomas for Glamorgan Archives, with reference to the Archives Hub website (http://archiveshub.ac.uk/data/gb12-ms.phoenix) viewed 8 Aug 2014
Conditions Governing Use
Normal Glamorgan Archives conditions apply.
Appraisal Information
All records which meet the collection policy of Glamorgan Archives have been retained.
Custodial History
The records were passed to the Pontypridd Historical Centre by an unidentified source possibly the local authority when it was clearing office space. The Centre subsequently transferred the records to Glamorgan Archives June 2013.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.