Collection GB 0347 D157 - Herbert Battcock of Wandsworth: personal papers

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0347 D157

Title

Herbert Battcock of Wandsworth: personal papers

Date(s)

  • 1882-1998 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

Half a box

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

Herbert Thomas Charles Battcock was born around 1896. He married Gladys Matthews in Wandsworth in 1921, but was widowed before any children were born. In 1939 he married Aileen O'Callaghan, and a daughter, Celia, was born in 1944.

In a deed of 1922 (D157/3/5) his occupation is given as 'printer', and in 1927 'printers machine manager'. By the time of the Second World War he was working in the Foreign Office, and belonged to the Home Guard. He retired from the Civil Service in 1962.

Herbert Battcock was initiated into the Freemasons Lodge of Affinity in 1927, and was a founder member of the Earlsfield Lodge which was consecrated on 10 October 1938. He received honorary membership of the Earlsfield Lodge in 1979. He died in 1981.

Archival history

Donated by Celia Battcock, daughter of Herbert Battcock, via Wandsworth Museum.
GB 0347 D157 1882-1998 Collection Half a box Please contact the Archive for further information

Herbert Thomas Charles Battcock was born around 1896. He married Gladys Matthews in Wandsworth in 1921, but was widowed before any children were born. In 1939 he married Aileen O'Callaghan, and a daughter, Celia, was born in 1944.

In a deed of 1922 (D157/3/5) his occupation is given as 'printer', and in 1927 'printers machine manager'. By the time of the Second World War he was working in the Foreign Office, and belonged to the Home Guard. He retired from the Civil Service in 1962.

Herbert Battcock was initiated into the Freemasons Lodge of Affinity in 1927, and was a founder member of the Earlsfield Lodge which was consecrated on 10 October 1938. He received honorary membership of the Earlsfield Lodge in 1979. He died in 1981.

Donated by Celia Battcock, daughter of Herbert Battcock, via Wandsworth Museum.

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Includes papers relating to the Freemasons, deeds of properties in Wandsworth, and involvement in the Second World War.

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This material is only available in the Wandsworth Heritage Service search room at Battersea Library. Please contact Heritage Service staff for more information.

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English

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Finding aid created by export from CALM v8.0.2.40 Archives Hub EAD2002. Entry amended by Barbara Ball

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. April 2011 Property World War Two (1939-1945) World wars (events) Wars (events)

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Scope and content

Includes papers relating to the Freemasons, deeds of properties in Wandsworth, and involvement in the Second World War.

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Accruals

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This material is only available in the Wandsworth Heritage Service search room at Battersea Library. Please contact Heritage Service staff for more information.

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Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

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Description identifier

Institution identifier

Wandsworth Heritage Service

Rules and/or conventions used

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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Language(s)

  • English

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