Coleção GB 0074 HMD - HARBEN MISCELLANEOUS DEEDS

1.26 linear metres

GB 0074 HMD 1559-1887 Collection 1.26 linear metres Various.

Henry Andrade Harben was born in 1849, son of Sir Henry Harben, Director and Chairman of the Prudential Assurance Company. Harben studied to become a lawyer and was called to the bar in 1871. In 1879 he followed his father as Director of the Prudential (he succeeded him as Chairman in 1907). As well as his work as a lawyer Harben sat on several local administration committees and served as Mayor of Paddington. He was also an antiquarian and researcher, becoming fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1893. Harben died in 1910, leaving his collection of antiquarian books, maps, drawings, and prints to the London County Council. His major work was the Dictionary of London, which was published posthumously in 1917.

Documents recieved as part of the Harben bequest. Files HMD/X/158-186 were presented to the Council by Alfred C. Marshall Esq. on 11 Mar 1924. Files HMD/X/187-189 were presented by Ms P.J. Canning on 6 Dec 1922. Files HMD/X/244-260 were presented by A.W. Clapham Esq on 19 April 1932.

Title deeds for properties in London and Middlesex; including bargain and sales, assignments, conveyances, mortgages, leases and covenants. Note: please use microfilm.

HMD/X/001 to HMD/X/260.

Not available for general access.

Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.

English

Fit

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

See reference HB for more Harben bequest deeds.

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.

August to October 2010. Law Legal documents Civil law Property ownership Information sources Documents Deeds Title deeds History Local history Right to property Property law Harben , Henry Andrade , 1849-1910 , insurance company director and antiquarian researcher Middlesex England UK Western Europe Europe City of London London Legal systems Civil and political rights Human rights

Documents recieved as part of the Harben bequest. Files HMD/X/158-186 were presented to the Council by Alfred C. Marshall Esq. on 11 Mar 1924. Files HMD/X/187-189 were presented by Ms P.J. Canning on 6 Dec 1922. Files HMD/X/244-260 were presented by A.W. Clapham Esq on 19 April 1932.

Title deeds for properties in London and Middlesex; including bargain and sales, assignments, conveyances, mortgages, leases and covenants. Note: please use microfilm.

HMD/X/001 to HMD/X/260.

Not available for general access.

Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.

• inglês

• latim

English

See reference HB for more Harben bequest deeds.

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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.

• inglês