Identity area
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Date(s)
- 1810-1837 (Creation)
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One production unit.
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Name of creator
Biographical history
The business was founded by William Newton (born c 1741). He later worked in partnership with his two sons, Benjamin and John. B and J Newton were based at 27 (later 17) Birchin Lane in the early 19th century. At the time of cataloguing (2007) the firm was based at 68 Lombard Street.
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GB 0074 CLC/B/227-012 1810-1837 Collection One production unit. B and J Newton , notaries public
The business was founded by William Newton (born c 1741). He later worked in partnership with his two sons, Benjamin and John. B and J Newton were based at 27 (later 17) Birchin Lane in the early 19th century. At the time of cataloguing (2007) the firm was based at 68 Lombard Street.
The memorandum book was purchased by Guildhall Library in 2003. The Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.
Records of Benjamin and John Newton, notaries public, comprising memorandum book of legal documents drawn up, attested or certified by the brothers or their staff.
One item.
Available for general access.
Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.
English
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
For more information see Brian G.C. Brooks, London Notaries and their History (1967) available in Guildhall Library Printed Books.
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
January to May 2011. Legal documents Legal profession Notaries Public notaries Law Administration of justice Legal procedure People People by occupation Personnel Legal profession personnel Information sources Documents B and J Newton , notaries public City of London London England UK Western Europe Europe
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The memorandum book was purchased by Guildhall Library in 2003. The Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Records of Benjamin and John Newton, notaries public, comprising memorandum book of legal documents drawn up, attested or certified by the brothers or their staff.
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One item.
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Available for general access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
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Finding aids
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English