A supplement, in manuscript, to English Liberty: A Collection of Interesting Tracts ... of John Wilkes, Esq (1769), compiled by Isaac Hitchcock of Stafford; comprising the printed text of English Liberty... annotated by Hitchcock, and copies of further speeches, letters, verses, newspaper cuttings, etc relating to Wilkes and his political career, with some illustrations and engravings tipped in.

Drawings of seals of monastic bodies in London, Southwark and Westminster. The drawings are by Howlett, the descriptions by his friend and patron John Caley, FRS.

The monumental inscriptions and armorial bearings in the churches within the City of London, a five volume work by Arthur Jewers, compiled for the Library Committee of the City of London, 1910-1919. Includes transcripts of monumental and other inscriptions in the churches, with drawings (many coloured) of armorial bearings, and extracts from wills and other genealogical notes about the persons and families commemorated. Also correspondence with the Library Committee relating to the preparation of the work, 1910-1919, and Library Committee report, 1924.

Boundary marks of City of London parishes and some parishes in Westminster, Middlesex and Southwark: research notes, photographs and drawings made by Leonard Maguire, 1950s-1970s.

Miscellanea, or scraps and correspondence relating to 'Old London', as represented at the International Health Exhibition in 1884, arranged by George Shaw.

Treatise on the government and constitution of the City of London, entitled A breffe discription of the royall citie of London, capitall citie of this realme of Englande by William Smythe [Smith], citizen and haberdasher of London, 1575; and The XII Worshipfull Companies, or Misteries of London. With the armes of all them that have bin Lord Maiors of the same, for the space of almost 300 yeares; of every Company particularly. Also most part of the Sheriffs and Aldermen by William Smith, (two versions, 1605 and 1609).

Papers relating to the history of the church and parish of Saint Peter upon Cornhill, including transcripts of documents, research notes and collectanea.

Notes relating to London coffee houses, including a bundle of correspondence between Wulcko and B Lillywhite, author of London Coffee Houses. Also drafts of various unpublished articles relating to the topography of Threadneedle Street, Sweetings Rents and Sweetings Alley and an article on the site and early history of the Stock Exchange of 1773.

This collection comprises a variety of unrelated items listed under the fonds 'Small Collections' for convenience. The items include: research notes, transcripts, treatises, reports, surveys, drawings, annals, chronicles, calendars, translations, newspaper cuttings, sermons, scrapbooks, books of hours and gospels, warrants, bills, accounts, sales catalogues, recipes, ships' manifests and lists. Most of the items relate to the history of the City of London or greater London, with subjects including hospitals, shops, churches, street layout, legal matters, government and Mayors, livery companies, markets, the residents of the city, inns and taverns, armorial bearings, law and order, parks, armed forces and war, taxation, monarchs, fires, the river Thames, food, medicine, topography and monumental inscriptions.

Please note that due to the age and fragility of some of the items access may be restricted. Please consult the catalogue entry for individual items for more information.

Research notes by J G Bradford, including index to pedigrees and arms contained in the heralds' visitations in the British Museum; genealogical notes relating to members of the peerage; genealogical notes on the mayors of London; and collection of county heraldic visitations.

Records of Thomas Brewer, antiquarian, comprising: a calendar of correspondence in Remembrancia 1, 1850 (Ms 00007); a memoir of John Carpenter, town clerk, 1835 (Ms 01555); notes relating to offices and office-holders of the City of London Corporation, mid 19th century (Ms 02173, 03117-8, 10139-40); extracts from the City's records relating to the River Lea and the New River, compiled 19th century (Ms 02194); extract from the wardmote inquest book of the ward of Cheap, compiled 19th century (Ms 02195); extracts and notes relating to the Plaisterers' Company, mid 19th century (Ms 02192, 03555); copies of monumental inscriptions, and extracts and indexes of records of the church of St Lawrence Jewry and St Mary Magdalene Milk Street, mid 19th century (Ms 03119, 03288, 03292-3, 03551); copies of inscriptions in St Mary le Bow church, 1858 (Ms 07820); text of a paper on customs formerly observed in public schools, ca. 1850 (Ms 02193).

The records were catalogued between 1908 and 1959 by members of Guildhall Library staff.

Records of J P Crowley comprising drawings of and notes on sundials in churches and churchyards in North Devon, 1952-62, and in Cornwall, 1957-64.

Research notes and plans of ancient earthworks in Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Brecknockshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Dorset, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Middlesex, London, Monmouthshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Northumberland, North Wales, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Pembrokeshire, Radnorshire, Rutland, Shropshire, Somerset, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, and Yorkshire.

Research of Kathleen Garrett relating to philanthropist Maria Hackett, including typescript copy of three letters (1868-9) from Maria Hackett to John Henry Blunt, 1975; an unpublished biography of Maria Hackett, compiled c 1970-9; typescript versions of articles printed in Guildhall Studies in London History, 1974-1977; and miscellaneous research notes on the life of Maria Hackett, compiled c 1970-1979.

These records were compiled or annotated by Samuel Gregory in the mid-19th century. They comprise: the "Lord Mayor's autograph book" which contains the original signature of every Lord Mayor from 1657 to the present date; notes and cuttings relating to Lord Mayors, Chamberlains, Recorders and aldermen; history and notes relating to liverymen of the Barber Surgeons Company; drawings of merchants' marks; and miscellaneous manuscript and printed items compiled by Gregory.

These records comprise compilations of London signs, 1649-1767, of advertisements by goldsmiths, 1666-1731, and list of city stage-coach and carrier services, 1749.

Records of William Herbert, comprising: topographical description of London, early 19th century; collections for a history of London monasteries, early 19th century; collections for histories of livery companies, c 1830; memoir of his life, c 1772-early 19th century; history of the Boar's Head Tavern in Eastcheap, early or mid 19th century; letters addressed to him, 1828-45; collection of antiquarian notes concerning the Priory and Church of St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, c 1838-1845; and memorandum relating to parish boundaries, 1830. They were catalogued at various dates by members of Guildhall Library staff.

Records of Marjorie Blanche Honeybourne, including papers of Eliza Jeffries Davis, correspondence with Professor V H Galbraith regarding Eliza Jeffries Davis, and correspondence relating to the production of a London volume in the Historical Atlas of Town Plans series.

Papers of Joseph Jackson Howard, antiquary, including sketches and rubbings of monuments in churches, especially St Helen Bishopsgate, copies of inscriptions, some original manuscripts, transcripts of monumental inscriptions, notes on the Barber Surgeons' Company, and notes on the aldermen, recorders and chamberlains of the City of London.

Papers of Cedric Jagger, historian of horology, comprising research notes for Jagger's publication on Paul Philip Barraud; and correspondence relating to clocks and watches to and from Cedric Jagger, arranged alphabetically by correspondent (makers, academics and experts, collectors, dealers, writers and booksellers).

Research papers of Paul Jeffery, architectural historian. The churches researched are Wren churches of the City of London and Westminster. The research consists of notes from churchwardens accounts and vestry minutes and various other printed sources. The papers include correspondence, photographs, pamphlets and press cuttings.

History of the Dyer family by Evelyn Henrietta Martin nee Swinnerton Dyer.

Research notes of William McMurray, antiquarian, comprising: notes for a history of St Anne and St Agnes with St John Zachary; notes on parish clerks; extracts from various parish registers and churchwardens' accounts; lists of signs in London; extracts from diocesan and other sources; and notebooks concerning various antiquarian matters.

Papers of Richard Newcourt, historian and notary, comprising drafts and notes for the first volume of Newcourt's Repertorium Ecclesiasticum Parochiale Londinense, (published 1708); and three maps of London, one of the City before the Great Fire of 1666 and two plans for its subsequent rebuilding; together with An Explanation of the mapps, and A letter expressing some inconveniences of the old city, and some reasons for the new modellinge of the same.

Papers of John Pridden, clergyman. The records comprise: notes on the history of St Bride Fleet Street [1800]; topographical collections relating to London and Middlesex [180-]-1825; transcripts of early 16th and late 17th century documents concerning St Paul's Cathedral, compiled 1785 and late 18th century; topographical collection relating to St Paul's Cathedral, 1779-1854; and correspondence with the Dean of St Paul's, 1795-1797.

Research papers of Wilfred S Samuel relating to a mayoral day-book and the Jacobite rebellion of 1715; including notes, genealogy, indicese and correspondence.

Papers collected by Sir John Silvester, Recorder of the City of London, on various aspects of the administration of justice within the City of London; including precedents of indictments and pleadings, copies of charges, notes on points of law and legal customs.

Research by Percy Thompson on the history and topography of Loughton, Essex, including a history of the parish, including the churches, chapels, schools, local government, cricket club and notable buildings; maps; plans; transcripts of records and monumental inscriptions; copies of souvenir programmes; and photographs.

Historical research by Sir Frederick Tidbury-Beer, comprising biographical notes on City of London aldermen, 1850-1950; the City of London mayors, aldermen, sheriffs and Members of Parliament since 1850; and historical and topographical notes on Bishopsgate ward.

Manuscripts relating to the City of London, mainly comprising extracts and transcripts from medieval records, including patent and close rolls, chronicles, subsidies, and so on. For an inventory of the manuscripts see CLC/511/MS01721.

Collection of legal documents relating to property ownership, including properties owned by the Uthwat family. Locations include Barking, Edgware, Kingston-upon-Thames, Tower Hamlets, and Highgate.

This collection consists mainly of property records (such as assignments, probates, leases and mortgages) relating to premises in Middlesex and London. It also contains twentieth-century sales catalogues and advertising brochures for properties.

Deeds of premises in Chiswick, Edmonton, Feltham, Finchley, Hampton, Hanwell, Harmondsworth, Heston, Hayes, Staines, Stanwell, Tottenham, and Uxbridge.

Papers of Reverend Ivor Roy Dowse collected during research for his histories of Ealing College (first edition 1970, second edition 2008), including research notes, press cuttings, photographs, memories of pupils and staff, ephemera items such as prospectuses, speech day programmes and orders of service; newsletters, and material relating to the Ealing College Former Pupils' Association including newsletters.

Notebook containing extracts from various City of London records.

Title deeds and legal documents for properties in Hounslow, Chelsea, Chiswick, Twickenham and Southall.

Title deeds for properties in Chelsea, Clerkenwell, Hendon, Paddington, Saint George-in-the-East, Saint Marylebone, and Saint Pancras.

Records of the Survey of London (1917-2008) including research notes for Survey publications: volume numbers 8 to 47 and monographs.

Records of the London History Workshop, 1984, consisting of slide carousels relating to the 95th birthday cake exhibition and files of research relating to the history of London government.

Topographical and historical notes and plans, mostly relating to the City of London; compiled c 1953-1954.

Records of The National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS) comprising inspection reports of the churches of St Olave Hart Street, St Mary Abchurch, St Stephen Walbrook, St Bartholomew the Less and St James Garlickhithe.

Two files of research by Charles Angell Bradford relating to the history of the church and parish of Saint Sepulchre, Holborn.

Extracts from the wills of stationers of London, 1550-1664; and lists of apprentices bound to members of the Stationers' Company, 1555-1640.

These papers of Francis and George Bent Buckley comprise antiquarian notes compiled by them from 1930 to 1938, chiefly relating to watches and 17th and 18th century London watchmakers.

The records comprise: list of lost watches of London watchmakers, c 1930 (Ms 02921); list of references to 18th-century newspaper advertisements relating to watchmakers, clockmakers and allied trades, c 1934 (Ms 03338); list of British clockmakers working outside London, 1937 (Ms 03355); and alphabetical list of glass sellers, china-men and "potters", 1938 (Ms 03384).

Volumes of notes relating to churches in London, Middlesex, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Monmouthshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex, Warwickshire, and Yorkshire. Including architectural sketches and plans, compiled 1820s to 1840s. Some of these notes were later published in the Gentleman's Magazine. The notes appear to have been gathered together and pasted in to these volumes after Carlos' death.

Extracts from the vestry books of St Bride Fleet Street, 1653-1662, compiled late 19th century.

Historical notes relating to Harrisons and Crosfield, including published histories; historical notes and research papers; recollections of members of staff; photographs of staff and of the Company's operations, including on foreign plantations; newsletters and bulletins for the main company and branches abroad; advertisements; menu cards; circulars and press cuttings.

Access to records less than 30 years old (or records less than 70 years old which relate to staff) should be sought from Elementis plc (contact details may be obtained from a member of staff).

Address by John Wilkes to voters in Middlesex where he was standing for Parliamentary election, delievered from the Kings Bench Prison where he was imprisoned for seditious libel, 1769.

London County Council register of tramway track lengths, recording description and lengths of route, street length, track length and remarks, such as "conversion to trolleybus", "abandoned" and so on, [1912-1952], with enclosures: photocopy of map of tramways in the London County Council area, revised to 1931; and diagrams of track lengths in Leyton and Hammersmith.

Records of the Hampton Isolation Hospital, 1901-1940, comprising deeds, conveyances and licences relating to the hospital site and other land adjacent to it, used for allotments and nursery gardens.