Papers collected by the solicitors in the course of their work, comprising particulars and conditions of sale of freehold riverside bungalow known as "Summerholme", Penton Hook, Staines, 1927.
Snell and Company , solicitorsPersonal papers of Chun Loy So, including passports, financial records, transcript of oral history recording The London I have seen, and photographs.
So , Chun Loy , b 1937 , restaurant ownerRecords of the Society for Checking the Abuses of Public Advertising (SCAPA), including Executive Committee minute books; financial accounts; lists of members; correspondence, including letters relating to subscriptions, byelaws, cases and litter; petitions; annual reports; publications by SCAPA and others; newspaper cuttings and posters.
Society for Checking the Abuses of Public Advertising , SCAPA Society for Prevention of Disfigurement in Town and CountryRecord of the Society for Equitable Assurances on Lives and Survivorships, comprising a volume containing copies of the deed of settlement, bye-laws and speeches.
Society for Equitable Assurances on Lives and Survivorships Equitable Life Assurance SocietyPapers of the Society for the Benefit of the Widows of the Clergy, comprising petitions to the Society and letters patent.
Society for the Benefit of the Widows of the ClergyRecords of the Society for the Protection of Life from Fire comprising minutes, annual reports, summaries of cases, correspondence and related papers. The minutes contain brief details of the applications for, and grants of, awards for individual acts of bravery. The surviving annual reports give further information on the incidents where awards were granted. These are arranged as numbered cases.
Society for the Protection of Life from FireRecords of the Society for the Relief of Distress, including minutes; reports; annual reports; financial accounts including papers relating to appeals, subscribers and donors; correspondence; and a scrapbook.
Society for the Relief of DistressRecords of the Society for the Relief of Persons Confined for Small Debts, including minutes; extracts of proceedings; Acts of Parliament; papers concerning J C Neild; financial accounts including legacy books, income books, general expenditure books, annual accounts and auditor's reports; papers regarding the disposal of surplus funds; bequests; press cuttings; correspondence; and histories of the Society.
The minutes contain reports of visits of inspection as well as names and numbers of prisoners assisted. A number of the papers relate to the destruction of the book containing the minutes and accounts of the Society 4 Mar 1818 to 5 Apr 1826 by John Camden Neild, treasurer 1814-1827.
Society for the Relief of Persons Confined for Small DebtsThe collection comprises administrative records, including: minutes, agenda and reports for meetings of the Society's General Committee (1884-1915), trustees (1915-1990), House/Western Lodge Committee (1920-1961), Executive and Finance Committee (1915-1925) and Western Asylum Sub-Committee (1843-1848); annual reports and accounts; trust deeds for the Society's funds and property; staff agreements and contracts; secretaries' letter books and correspondence files; 19th century papers and correspondence relating to the administration of the society, premises, bequests and staff; subject files on the administration of the Society, events, finance, fundraising, premises, staff and the history of the Society; and visitor books.
Records relating to residents at Western Lodge and the Society's other Asylums, including: censuses of admission; admission papers; admission and resident registers; reports on residents; index cards; rules and regulations; and menu books.
Financial records for the Society, including: balance sheets and accounts; a ledger used to compile the accounts; notes on the accounts; ledgers; audit books; cash books; donation books; board and lodging receipt books; returns of monies received and paid by the Superintendent; and a set of accounts paid by the Finance Committee in the 1820s and 1830s.
Property records including deeds, tenancy agreements and inventories of Western Lodge.
Society for the Relief of the Houseless Poor x Western Lodge x Nightly Shelter for the Houseless Poor x Association for the Relief of the Houseless Poor x Houseless Poor SocietyCircular relating to the election of a new President of the Royal Society, 1820; letters and notices of the Society of Antiquaries, 1837-1862.
Society of Antiquaries Royal SocietyRecords of the Society of Apothecaries, 1617-1899, including Court minute books; minutes of the Committee of Managers and of the Court of Proprietors of the laboratory stock; Chelsea Physic Garden Committee minute books; Building Committee minutes; Wardens account books, cash books and ledgers; freedom admission registers; quarterage books; united stock account books; catalogue of specimens of plants from the Chelsea Physic Garden; Court of Examiners' papers including minute books, candidates' declaration books, register of licentiates, Apothecaries' hall registers, student registers and fee books; deeds and other papers relating to property of the Society; papers relating to legal disputes and suits and Clerk's correspondence.
Also records of the Friendly Medical Society, including cash books, 1819-1922 (Ms 8279); transcript of minute books and cash book, 1915 (Ms 8280); and list of members, 1890-1913, and petty cash account, 1890-1915 (Ms 8290A).
PLEASE NOTE: THESE RECORDS HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO OR RETAINED IN THE CUSTODY OF THE SOCIETY. MICROFILM COPIES OF MANY, BUT NOT ALL, OF THESE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE IN GUILDHALL LIBRARY.
Society of Apothecaries Friendly Medical SocietyMemorandum book including copy letters to the Court of the East India Company; bye-laws and resolutions of the Society; and printed East India Company notices.
Society of East India Commanders East India CompanyRule books of the Society of Finsbury Archers, with lists of stewards and archers.
Society of Finsbury ArchersRecords of the Society of Friends Devonshire House meetings, comprising minutes and financial records only.
Society of FriendsDeeds and Settlements concerning premises in Brentford, Cowley, Ealing, Edgware, Edmonton, Enfield, Finchley, Friern Barnet, Harlington, Harmondsworth, Harrow, Hayes, Henton, Heston, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Ickenham, Isleworth, Laleham, Northolt, Ruislip, Staines, Stanmore, Stanwell, Sunbury, Shepperton, Teddington and Uxbridge.
Various.Records of the Society of Junior Clergy in London, comprising minutes and annual reports.
Society of Junior Clergy in LondonRecords of the Society of Licensed Victuallers comprising rules and bye-laws, correspondence, plans and property records, and related papers.
Society of Licensed VictuallersRecords of the Society of Pension Consultants, comprising minutes, agendas, reports and correspondence from various committees; secretary's files; documents concerning membership; published reports and surveys.
Society of Pension ConsultantsSociety of Public Notaries of London records comprise rules of the Society, minutes, some accounts, and extensive correspondence, especially on laws affecting the profession, qualifications required, attempts by solicitors and other professions to encroach on notaries' area of expertise.
Note: RECORDS ARE SUBJECT TO A 30 YEAR CLOSURE PERIOD.
Society of Public Notaries of LondonRecords of the Society of Royal Cumberland Youths, bell-ringing society, comprising: name books, 1747-1999 (Ms 21658, 33995); peal books, 1748-1989 (Ms 21659, 34393); minutes, 1887-1989 (Ms 33996), rules, 1931 (Ms 33997); and notebook of ringing methods, [1924-35?] (Ms 33998). They were catalogued by members of Guildhall Library staff between 1986 and 2006.
Some of the records were microfilmed in 1985 and Mss 21658-9 are positive copy microfilms deposited in the Library on indefinite loan by the Society which has retained the master negatives. The originals of Ms 21658 and Ms 21569/1 were deposited on 21 July 2003 (USE OF MICROFILM COMPULSORY), but the Society retains the original manuscript of Ms 21659/2. Permission to take reproductions from the films or to publish extracts from the records should be sought from the Society (enquire at the information desk for contact details).
Society of Royal Cumberland Youths , bell-ringing societySociety of Sugar Refiners of London records comprise: minutes, 1776-1818, and agreements, 1771-81.
Society of Sugar Refiners of LondonRecords of the Society of Tacklehouse and Ticket Porters including court minutes 1632-1765 (extracts), and 1810-1844; members lists 1673-1869; ordinances and lists of pensioners.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ACCESS: These records are stored at the Guildhall Library site rather than the LMA Clerkenwell site. Researchers wishing to access these records should do so at the Guildhall Library Rare Books table. The Library is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 to 16:45. Researchers will need to have an Archives History Card or a Library Readers Card. An archivist will be available at Guildhall Library on Thursday mornings to answer any queries.
Society of Tacklehouse and Ticket PortersRecords of the Soengei Rampah Rubber and Coconut Plantations Company Limited, including articles of association, minute books, annual reports and accounts, circulars and a ledger.
Access to records less than 30 years old should be sought from Elementis plc (contact details may be obtained from a member of staff).
Soengei Rampah Rubber and Coconut Plantations Co LtdMemorial Book produced by the local branch of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association, listing by parish men from Uxbridge serving during the First World War. Indicates whether killed in action or families helped by SSFA. Pamphlets on SSFA bound at back.
Soldiers' and Sailors' Families AssociationPapers, 1855-1897, collected by the solicitors in the course of their work, comprising deeds and legal documents relating to properties in The Park, Ealing, including conveyances, mortgage and abstract of title. Also papers of George Hill of Millwall, including leases, probates of will, assignments, conveyances and mortgage.
Sole Sawbridge and Company , solicitorsBusiness records of Solicitors and General Assurance Society comprising policy papers, including prospectus.
Eagle Insurance Co Solicitors and General Assurance SocietyCorporate records of Solicitors and General Assurance Society including deeds of settlement, and memorial relating to policyholders' petition for meeting to convert to mutual status.
Eagle Insurance Co Solicitors and General Assurance SocietyRecords of Solomon Arnold's Charity for the aid of poor Jewish women, consisting of administrative files.
PLEASE NOTE: Records can only be accessed with the written permission of the depositor. Contact the Chief Executive, United Synagogue.
Solomon Arnold's Charity , charity for the aid of poor Jewish womenRecords of Goldington Crescent Presbyterian Church, later Somers Town Presbyterian Church, including Court of Session minute books, 1884-1953; Manager's Court minute books, 1884-1910; Annual reports, 1876-1915; Communicants' roll books, 1875-1953; register of baptisms, 1874-1951 and Treasurer's account book, 1875-1902. The Annual Report for 1881 includes a history of the church, 1843-1881.
Presbyterian Church of EnglandRecords of the Soup Kitchen for the Jewish Poor, 1872-1980. The collection includes minute books of the general and other committees, and many account books, although there is little material which relates to the early days of the charity. There is a large amount of correspondence relating to all aspects of work of the charity.
Soup Kitchen for the Jewish PoorPapers of the Souter family, including letters from the Stationers' Company to John Souter, 1818-1829; letters of administration for Mary Sowter of the Strand, 1834; and bill to John Souter for legal charges in enfranchisement of copy-holds in Lambeth Manor, 1845.
Souter , family , of LondonInsurance policy upon passengers' effects, to be shipped on the "Rhone" from London to Algoa Bay, Cape Province, South Africa, taken out by A. F. Evans, 1894.
The North China Insurance Company LimitedThe records of the South African Accident Council include copy minutes, meetings papers and circulars of several of the South African accident associations, which were sent back to the South African Accident Council in London. These include records of: the Cape Accident Offices Association; the Transvaal Accident Offices Association; the Workmen's Compensation Insurers' Association of South Africa; the Accident Insurance Council of South Africa; the Southern Rhodesian Workmen's Compensation Insurers' Association; and the Accident Offices Association of Southern Africa.
South African Accident CouncilFinancial accounts of the South African Nectar Tea Company Limited.
South African Nectar Tea Co LtdRegister of marriages held at the chaplaincy of the South American Missionary Society.
South American Missionary SocietyRecords of the South Berkshire Brewery Company Limited, including Board and annual general meeting minutes; debenture stock certificates; Directors' report and profit and loss account; register of private houses, shops, cottages and other properties; inventories and valuations of freehold, leasehold and copyhold estates and stock.
South Berkshire Brewery Co Ltd Hawkins and Parfitt South Berkshire Brewery Co LtdRecords of the South Coast Bottling Company Limited, comprising board and general meeting minutes, agenda and papers and papers and correspondence concerning liquidation.
South Coast Bottling Company LtdRegisters of marriages, South Croydon Congregational Church, South Croydon, 1961-1969.
Congregational Church of England and WalesRecords of the South Ealing Conservative Association, comprising minute books; minutes and reports of the Young Britons club; and minutes of the Junior branch (later the Young Conservatives).
South Ealing Conservative AssociationRecords of the South East London Synagogue, consisting of minutes, including those of the Ladies Guild, and registers of kethubot [marriage contracts], membership register, 1935-40; and book of weekly payments by members.
PLEASE NOTE: Records can only be accessed with the written permission of the depositor. Contact the Chief Executive, United Synagogue.
South East London SynagogueRecords of the South East Thames Regional Health Authority, 1947-1995. This collection includes minutes, agendas and papers of the meetings of various Committees, including the Regional Health Authority, the Regional Health Authority Chairman, the Regional Hospital Board Finance Committee; Area Nurse Training Committee; Regional Team of Officers; Clinical Consultative Committee; Nursing Sub-Committee; Regional Medical Advisory Committee; Treasurer's Group; Cancer Committee; Corporate Advisory Team; Regional Management Team; Regional and Chief Nursing Officers; Legal Action Working Party; Regional Planning Group; Regional Programming Group; Capital Investment Group; Building Committee; Capital Executive Group; and Sub-Committees for various specialities including cardiology, dermatology, general practice, dental surgery, radiology, ophthalmology and so on.
Also annual statistical returns; financial accounts; maps and plans; papers of the Kent County Council Public Assistance Department; papers relating to buildings and maintenance; papers of study groups; papers relating to public health and other administrative papers.
South East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board , 1947-1974 South East Thames Regional Health Authority , 1974-1994Records of South Hackney School, 1910-1982, including logbook for Lauriston Road Central School; logbook for South Hackney Central School; waiting list and admission register for South Hackney Central School; admission register South Hackney Central School (from 1951 Cassland County Secondary School); register of school leavers (entered in Register of Children over Compulsory School Age); weekly attendance record with names of school leavers; H.M. Inspector's reports on Cassland County Secondary School and Lauriston County Secondary School; roll of service of South Hackney Central School, 1914-1918; "The Diary" School Magazine, containing The Story of Cassland Secondary School 1910-1955; photographs of various subjects including school visit to Switzerland, school sports team, orchestra and drama production.
Also logbook kept by headmistress, Miss M Beswick, from formation of school in 1958 with details of teaching staff (closed until 2028); admin papers and correspondence including prize-giving, appointments of teachers and report of Inspection by London Board of Jewish Religious Education; newspaper cuttings and photographs; punishment books (closed until 2032); photographs of sports teams, plays, classrooms, workshops; programmes for school concerts, plays, short stories, poetry; school magazines, large photograph of Miss Beswick - headmistress 1944-1962 and large photograph of Mr Chew - headmaster 1911-1943.
Lauriston Road Central School x Hackney Central Secondary School x Cassland Secondary SchoolRecords of South Harrow Methodist Church, 1935-1992, including membership roll; Leader's Meeting minutes; general correspondence; financial accounts; annual reports; papers regarding Trustees; papers regarding the construction of a new building; correspondence regarding staff members; pulpit notice book; Missionary Committee minutes; Women's Committee minutes; Youth Council minutes; Sunday School minutes and registers; Church newsletters and magazines; orders of service, programmes, leaflets and circulars; newspaper cuttings and an audio tape recording of the old organ being played.
Methodist Church of Great Britain x United Methodist Church x Wesleyan Methodist Church x Primitive Methodist ChurchSigned minutes of the Committee of Management of the South London Gas Light and Coke Company, 1823-1824.
South London Gas Light and Coke CompanyRecords of the South London Hospital for Women, 1911-1987, including administrative papers, minutes, staff records, nursing records, publicity and fund raising files, photographs, plans, magazines, programmes, scrapbooks and histories. Also minute books of the Clapham Maternity Hospital, later the Annie McCall Maternity Hospital, 1888-1959.
South London Hospital for Women and Children x South London Hospital for WomenRecords of South Metropolitan Electric Tramways, comprising minutes of Board meetings and minutes of General meetings.
South Metropolitan Electric Tramways and Lighting Co LtdRecords of the South Metropolitan Gas Light and Coke Company, 1834-1965. The records include the deed of settlement, minutes of the proprietors' and directors' meetings, reports of general meetings, acts and orders in council and items relating to the South Metropolitan Pension Fund Securities Limited.
South Metropolitan Gas Light and Coke CompanyRecords of the South Metropolitan School District, 1849-1905, including minutes and reports of the Board of Management; annual reports and statements of accounts; standing orders of the Board and its Committees; correspondence with and orders from the Poor Law Board; papers relating to building works and maintenance; admission and discharge and creed registers for Brighton Road School, Banstead Road School, Witham School and Herne Bay School; registers of apprentices and servants; and staff records.
South Metropolitan School DistrictOverseers' List (Occupiers List) of persons entitled to be registered as parliamentary voters and as county electors in the parish of South Mimms in the Hadley Polling District of the Enfield Parliamentary Division, at this date part of the County of Middlesex; and also as county electors only in the Barnet Urban Polling District in respect of property in South Mimms, 1888.
MCC , Middlesex County Council x Middlesex County CouncilThis collection contains records of South Mimms Magistrates Court, 1880-1923 and 1929-1941, and consists of Court Registers. 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.
South Mimms Magistrates Court