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GB 0074 PS/W · Collection · 1873-1986

Records of courts within Willesden Petty Sessional Division, 1873-1986. Records include court registers for Harlesden Magistrates Court; court registers, juvenile court registers and court minute books for Willesden Magistrates Court; court registers, juvenile court registers and court minute books for Acton Magistrates Court and licensing registers for Willesden, Acton and Chiswick.

Court registers record the date of the hearing, the name of the informant or complainant (often the police), the name of the defendant, a brief note of the offence and the decision of the magistrate. Court minute books or notebooks are rough notes of the proceedings recording the gist of the evidence given.

Willesden Petty Sessional Division Harlesden Magistrates Court Willesden Magistrates Court Acton Magistrates Court
LMA/4349 · Collection · 1883-1927

Records of Willesden Presbyterian Church, later Saint Margaret Presbyterian Church, comprising Deacons' Court minute book, 1910-1922 and annual reports, 1883-1927.

Presbyterian Church of England
WILLETT ESTATES
GB 0074 ACC/3657 · Collection · 1856-1985

Records relating to the estate of William Willett, including records relating to properties in Hammersmith, Belsize Park, St John's Wood, Earl's Court, Kensington, Marylebone, Mill Hill, Brighton and Hove; and papers of the trustees of the estate including reports, financial accounts and statements, receipts, and allocation of income.

Various.
WILLIAM BRASS WILL TRUST
GB 0074 CLC/421 · Collection · 1868-1955

Records ofWilliam Brass and his estate, comprising accounts, agreements, correspondence and related papers. They were catalogued by a member of Guildhall Library staff in 1987. Ms 22352 includes a schedule of Trust records drawn up in 1954.

Brass , William , d 1888 , builder and contractor
WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS
GB 0074 CLC/B/034-12 · Collection · 1872-1908

Papers of William Clowes and Sons, law publishers, including correspondence and agreements with authors.

William Clowes and Sons , law publishers
WILLIAM COATES AND CO
GB 0074 CLC/B/059-03 · Collection · 1845-1960

Records of William Coates and Company, wine merchants, consisting of order and voucher books and a book of tables.

William Coates and Co , wine merchants
GB 0074 ACC/3520 · Collection · 1887-1981

Records of William Edward Brooks, architect, 1887-1981, consisting of documents relating to William Brooks' education and career, financial records including account books, and photographs and published descriptions of his architectural work. Also included are some personal papers belonging to William's father, Edward Brooks.

Brooks , William Edward , 1879-1945 , architect
WILLIAM GRAHAM AND COMPANY
GB 0074 CLC/B/036-11 · Collection · 1923

Records of William Graham and Company, comprising inventory of the Ponte Nova indigo printing works, Portugal.

William Graham and Co , subsidiary of Grahams Trading Co Ltd
GB 0074 CLC/B/036-12 · Collection · 1923

Records of William Graham Junior and Company, comprising inventory of premises in Lisbon, Portugal.

William Graham Junior and Co , subsidiary of Grahams Trading Co Ltd
William Halle Diaries
GB 0347 D121 · Collection · 1949-1998

Diaries recording William Halle's daily life, working as an artist and at the Telephone Exchange. He writes about trying to sell paintings to galleries, organising exhibitions and records his worries over money, his health and his sister, who lived in South Africa. The diaries also record his thoughts on various friendships and sexual relationships.

Halle , William , 1912-1998 , artist
GB 0074 ACC/2184 · Collection · 1859-1891

These records relate to the activities of William Henry Oliver, solicitor. They include deeds relating to Devonshire Road, Forest Hill, including correspondence, leases and mortgages for Florence, Violet, Rose, Constance and Hawthorne Villas. The collection also includes personal and financial papers of W.H. Oliver relating to the winding up of his Estate. These papers (expecially ACC/2184/62-101) concern his activity as Trustee of the wills of Thomas Oliver (his father) and Arthur Oliver (his brother), and as Trustee of the Marriage Settlement of Mrs Sanders (his sister).

Oliver , William Henry , fl 1859-1891 , solicitor
GB 0347 D162 · Collection · 1891-1895

Letters written from Australia, New Zealand and South America from Jackson, a commercial traveller, to his wife Emily, who was living in Wandsworth. Between November 1891 and August 1892 Jackson travelled to Australia and New Zealand, and wrote home to his wife with his impressions of Melbourne, Ballarat, Launceston, Sydney, Christchurch and Dunedin, as well as details of his journeys and everyday activities. In 1893 he went to Brazil and Argentina and was in Rio de Janeiro during a revolution, being forced to leave the city before travelling on to Buenos Aires, including having to spend time in quarantine on the Isla de Flores. His third trip was between October 1894 and September 1895 and was also to South America, visting Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Mendoza, Valparaiso and Iquique. The letters for this trip include a description of crossing the Andes by road and the effects of the altitude. Many of Jackson's letters refer to how much he misses his wife and children and to his daily routine, although he also regularly refers to concerns over his health and occasionally specifically refers to missing his physical relationship with Emily.

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GB 0074 CLC/B/223 · Collection · 1868

Records of William James Barnsdale and Son, watch and clockmakers, comprising order and repair books and accounts, as well as a pedigree of the family from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

William James Barnsdale and Son , watch and clockmakers
GB 0074 CLC/B/123-57 · Collection · 1885

William MacKinnon and Company records comprise: partnership deeds, 1919-25 (Ms 27849); and copy minute of an agreement, 1885 (Ms 27850).

William MacKinnon and Co , East India merchants
WILLIAM PARKER AND SON
GB 0074 CLC/B/227-201 · Collection · 1788-1800

Records of William Parker and Son, glass sellers, comprising letters from customers ordering glassware. The letters are largely from aristocratic and gentry customers and may have been kept for that reason.

William Parker and Son , glass sellers
GB 0074 LMA/4434/P · Collection · 196--1970

Records of William Perry Wine Merchants Limited, comprising minute book of board meetings, directors' meetings and annual general meetings; register of members, directors and share certificates; annual returns and certificate of incorporation.

William Perry Wine Merchants Ltd Harveys of Bristol Ltd , drinks manufacturer
William Poel Collection
GB 0347 D139 · Collection · 1893-1930

Manuscript copies of one-act plays written by William Poel, newspaper clippings relating to a production of Samson Agonistes and a copy of "Monthly Letters" on performing Shakespeare, collected and published.

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GB 0074 ACC/3198 · Collection · 1825-1932

Papers, 1825-1932, collected by the solicitors in the course of their work, comprising deeds and conveyances for properties in Chiswick, Wembley, Isleworth, and Greenford.

William Sturges and Company , solicitors
GB 0074 CLC/B/227-202 · Collection · 1969

Annual report and accounts of William T Storer and Company, 1969, with report and accounts of Pinn and Wheeler Limited, a wharfing subsidiary of the company.

William T. Storer and Company
WILLIAMS AND DAY
GB 0074 CLC/B/059-04 · Collection · 1818-1912

Records of Williams and Day, wine and spirits merchants, comprising bills, orders, receipts, accounts of customs paid, goods transfer notices and other financial papers 1818-28 (Mss 15553, 15555-61 and 15563); letters and miscellaneous papers 1818-1903 (Mss 15554 and 15562); price lists 1896-1912 (Ms 155564) and photographs (Ms 15565).

Williams and Day , wine and spirits merchants
GB 0074 ACC/0907 · Collection · 1810-1824

Papers, 1810-1824, collected by the solicitors in the course of their work, comprising assignment of lease of copyhold ground at Turnham Green, with building thereon called 'King of Boheme', and letters of administration, with will annexed, of Thomas Lewis of Turnham Green.

Williams and James , solicitors
GB 0064 WMS · Collection · [1877-1905]

Papers of Hamilton Williams consisting of eleven volumes of transcripts, lectures and notes on naval history.

Williams , Hamilton , fl 1877-1905
GB 0074 ACC/0426 · Collection · 1763-1772

One ledger, including index of clients, details of clients, orders and payment, 1763-1772.

Williams , Robert , fl 1763-1772 , upholsterer and cabinet maker
WILLIS COLLECTION
GB 0074 Q/WIL · Collection · 1600-1925

Collection of letters, notes and other documents (including photographs and sketches) from various correspondents relating to a large number of topics. Many are from or to well-known Victorian public figures.

Various.
WILLIS COLLECTION
GB 0074 ACC/2584 · Collection · [1800-1899]

Letter from Charles Roach Smith, FSA (1807-1890), antiquary, to Frederick William Fairholt, FSA (1814-1866), engraver and antiquary; referring to the progress of copying Faussett (Inventorium Sepulchrale), published 1859, and asking for copy (sketch?) of Roman altar at Doncaster.

Smith , Charles Roach , 1806-1890 , antiquary
WILLIS FAMILY
GB 0074 ACC/0787 · Collection · 1797-1867

Records of the Willis family relating to properties in Hackney and Clapton, including leases, marriage settlements, a will, and receipts.

Various.
GB 0074 CLC/B/227-204 · Collection · 1793-1842

Business papers of Willis, Fairthorne and Clarke, solicitors and attorneys at law.

Willis, Fairthorne and Clarke , solicitors and attorneys at law
Willmott Family photo album
GB 0347 D138 · Collection · 1908-1950

Put together by Barbara Willmott, 1950. Photographs of the family, who grew up in East Hill. Includes a photograph of female munitions workers in World War One, visitors from Freetown, 1948, many family photographs and some loose photographs, some of which are identified.

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GB 0074 F/WLM · Collection · 1921-1947

Diaries of Herbert M Willmott, covering his work in India, 1921-1923; his retirement including travels in France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Germany, Belgium and Austria, 1923-1939; and life in war-time Kensington, 1939-1947.

Willmott , Herbert M , 1869-1951 , engineer
GB 0074 CLC/B/224 · Collection · 1916-1954

Records of Wills, Faber and Dumas Limited comprising sea casualty books, 1916-20 and 1930-50; and a register of claims, 1932-54.

Wills, Faber and Dumas Ltd , insurance brokers
GB 0074 CLC/265 · Collection · 1877-1891

Analysis of William Willshire's early printed book collection and notes on early Christian archaeology.

Willshire , William Hughes , 1817-99 , physician and collector of prints and books
WILSON STREET CHAPEL
N/M/020-1 · Collection · 1850-1872

Wilson Street Welsh Wesleyan Methodist Chapel financial account book, 1850-1872.

Methodist Church of Great Britain x United Methodist Church x Wesleyan Methodist Church x Primitive Methodist Church
Wilson, Andrew (fl 1809)
GB 0096 AL 393 · Collection · 1809

Papers of Andrew Wilson, 1809, comprise a letter to [W L Mansel], Bishop of Bristol and Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, requesting that 'his Lorship will accept of this copy of the only stereotyped Greek Testament in the world, as a small memorial of A.W.'s sense of his Lorship's partiality to the art of Stereotype Printing'.

Wilson , Andrew , fl 1809 , stereotype printer
GB 0402 GEW · Collection · 1902-1941

Papers of Guy Wilson, 1902-1941, including a short account of the campaigns in East Africa, Part I 'The war in German East Africa noe Tanganyika territory', 1914-1918, Part II 'The Abyssinian campaign of 1940-1941', with two sketch maps; press cuttings; maps; correspondence c 1902-1950s; personal papers including records of service; printed material; photograph and notes.

Wilson , Guy Edward Harrington , 1883-1963 , Captain
WILSON, John (1811-1879)
GB 0402 JWI · Collection · 1839-1843

Log and private journal of John Wilson as ship's surgeon on the second voyage of the South Seas whaler GYPSY, 23 Oct 1839-19 Mar 1843 and portfolio of 23 watercolours, illustrating places named in the journal.

Wilson , John , 1811-1879 , ship's surgeon
GB 0366 WIL · Collection · 1945-2005

Papers of Ronald (Ronnie) Wilson, mainly relating to his career in adult education in Germany and England, 1945-2005, including: biographical information on Wilson, 1992-2005; papers related to his work in post-war Germany, 1945-1963; papers regarding his career in adult education in the UK, 1950-[2003]; writings and papers by Wilson and others on various subjects regarding adult education in Germany and the UK, educational reconstruction in post war Germany, 1947-2002; conference papers collected by Wilson from Anglo-German conferences, German adult education conferences, and other conferences on adult education mainly after his return to the UK, 1952-2002; general correspondence, 1952-1996; papers regarding prominent adult educationalists, 1947-1999; and photographs, 1952-2003.

Wilson , Ronald Haig , 1917-2005 , educationalist
GB 0074 E/WS · Collection · 1871-1936

Papers of Samuel Henry Wilson, including will, probate and correspondence; and deeds, insurance policies, reports, and valuations for properties in Fulham, Brompton, and Ratcliff.

Wilson , Samuel Henry , fl 1871-1936
GB 0402 ATW · Collection · 1911-1940

Papers of Arnold Talbot Wilson, 1911-1940, comprising a journal and other papers of the then Capt A T Wilson, in Luristan, South West Persia, 1911-1912, with a supplement of miscellaneous notes and correspondence numbered 1-24 and reviews and related correspondence, 1928-1938, relating to Wilson's book The Persian Gulf, (Oxford, Clarendan Press, 1928).

Wilson , Sir , Arnold Talbot , 1884-1940 , Knight , soldier, explorer, politician and author
GB 0074 CLC/B/225 · Collection · 1877-1969

Records of Wilson, Sons and Company Limited, coal and steamship agency, and associated companies. The records include minutes; financial accounts; letter books; constitutional documents; historical notes; registers of members; annual reports; and agreements.

Wilson, Sons and Co Ltd , coal and steamship agency
Wilson's Garage, Wandsworth
GB 0347 D142 · Collection · 1920-1965

Articles of association and liquidation documents and photographs relating to Wilson's Garage, Wandsworth.

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GB 0074 O/223 · Collection · 1823-1837

Documents donated by the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society, including draft marriage settlement between Henry Roberts and Betsy Martyn; draft feoffment between the Amicable Society for a Perpetual Insurance Office and Frances Gardner and probate copy of will of William Rayson.

Unknown.
GB 0074 ACC/0088 · Collection · 1561-1753

Legal papers, such as court rolls, feoffments, lease and releases, assignments, agreements, bargain and sales, grants, mortgages and common recoverys, relating to properties in Stanwell; Harlington; Cranford; Heston; Uxbridge; Denham, Buckinghamshire; Brentford; Hendon; Hampstead; Cowley; Rickmansworth; Willesden; Tilehurst and Bradfield, Berkshire; St. Margaret's Westminster and Shinfield, Berkshire.

Various.
GB 0074 ACC/0142 · Collection · 1634-1720

Deeds for properties in Uxbridge; Cowley; Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Various.
WINCHESTER BREWERY
GB 0074 LMA/4434/X · Collection · 1822-195-

Records of Winchester Brewery, comprising documents relating to public houses owned by the company in Stepney, Camberwell and Lambeth.

Winchester Brewery Co Ltd
LMA/4041/WH · Collection · 1884-1981

Records of Winchmore Hill Wesleyan Methodist Church, 1884-1981, including minutes of the Trustees, Finance Committee, Church Choir, Overseas Committee and Sunday School; original building tender for the new church; correspondence relating to the maintenance of the building; church accounts; Seat Rent; Collection Journals; plans and specifications for rebuilding and later developments; orders of service; Year books and magazines; a history of Winchmore Hill Church; Sunday school certificates all awarded to Gladys May Howard for scripture and religious knowledge and 3 Sunday school attendance medals.

Methodist Church of Great Britain x United Methodist Church x Wesleyan Methodist Church x Primitive Methodist Church
GB 0074 ACC/2188 · Collection · 1724-1964

Papers collected by the solicitors in the course of their work, comprising probate of will of Anne Aleyn of Harefield, widow, 1724; papers arising out of Chancery Suit regarding a share in the Shadwell Waterworks Company formerly belong to Robert Bodington, including drafts, correspondence, genealogical notes and involving such families as Pitfield and Bathurst, also giving some account of the history of the company and early shareholders, 1740-1866; documents arising out of trusts under will of Dr Daniel Tuke of Lyndon Lodge, Hanwell, 1924-1934; conveyance and mortgages for West End Farm Estate, Pinner, 1914; mortgages and conveyance for number 2 Palmerston Road, Twickenham, 1929 and 1958; draft wills of Miss Sibyl Thesiger, 1931-1947.

Winckworth and Pembertons , solicitors
LMA/4359 · Collection · 1853-1855

Court of Session minute book for Windsor Presbyterian Church, 1853-1855.

Presbyterian Church of England
GB 0074 LMA/4434/Y · Collection · 1949-1977

Records of Wine Ways (Supermarkets) Limited, drinks retailer, including directors' meetings minute books (including board meetings); register of members, directors and secretaries; papers relating to shares and shareholders; register of uses of the company seal; and financial accounts.

Wine Ways (Supermarkets) Ltd , drinks retailer
GB 0074 ACC/0761 · Collection · 1865-1961

Collection of items belonging to Frederick Winfield, comprising handkerchief commemorating Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, presented to Frederick Winfield as a boy at Saint Pancras Sunday School; bookmark commemorating the assassination of "The Late Lamented President Lincoln"; and photographs of Frederick Winfield.

Various.