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WYNDHAM DRAKE, Captain J.B.
GB 0074 F/WD · Collection · 1851-1920

Album of photographs, sketches and newspaper cuttings relating to Capt. JB Wyndham Drake's family, friends, and regiment.

Drake , J B Wyndham- , fl 1851-1920 , Army Captain
WRIGHT, Richard (1890-1976)
GB 0074 ACC/1312 · Collection · 1924-1969

Papers of Richard Wright, Middlesex County Librarian, 1922-1952, including letters and cards sent to Wright from members of staff serving in the Second World War; newsletters; newspaper cuttings; journal articles; and photographs of libraries.

Wright , Richard , 1890-1976 , librarian
WRIGHT, John ([1770]-1844)
GB 0074 CLC/520 · Collection · 1719-1831

Papers of John Wright relating to his campaign to improve the water supply of the Grand Junction Waterworks Company. The records comprise: papers relating to the water supply in the Metropolis, 1719-1831; and letter of appeal concerning John Wright's efforts to improve the water supply, 1829.

Wright , John , [1770]-1844 , publisher and editor
GB 0074 CLC/519 · Collection · 1479?-1498

Records of William Worsley, Dean of St Paul's Cathedral. These account rolls relate to William Worsley's private and personal income and include not only the revenues of the deanery of St Paul's, but also those of his other ecclesiastical preferments and numerous other estates held privately by Worsley in London, Middlesex, Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Berkshire.

Worsley , William , [1435]-1499 , dean of St Paul's Cathedral
WOOD FAMILY
GB 0074 ACC/0421 · Collection · 1695

Records of the Wood family, comprising 1695 marriage settlement between Edward Wood (son of Thomas and Dorothy) and Elizabeth Bridger of Guildford, mentioning land in Harmondsworth, Stanwell, Littleton, and Yorkshire. Also probate relating to money left by Thomas Wood of Littleton, 1856.

Wood , family , of Littleton
WONG, Hoi Wah
GB 0074 LMA/4498 · Collection · [1940-1949]

Photograph of Chinese seamen, their captain and other staff on an ocean liner, 1940s.

Wong , Hoi Wah
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
Wilkes, John (1725-1797)
ACC/0967 · Collection · 1769

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.

Wilkes , John , 1725-1797 , politician
WHITBY, Thomas (fl 1834)
GB 0074 CLC/515 · Collection · 1804?-1844?

Records of Thomas Whitby, comprising commonplace books, [1804-1844]; scrapbook containing autographs, mostly of people connected with the Corporation of London, [1830-1835]; and catalogue of Whitby's library, 1834-1836.

Whitby , Thomas , fl 1834 , patron of Guildhall Library
GB 0074 CLC/514 · Collection · 1818-1884

Papers of architect Robert Phillips Whellock, comprising architectural sketchbooks including details of St Paul's Cathedral, 1858-83; and religious, family and autobiographical writings, 1818-84.

Whellock , Robert Phillips , 1835-1905 , architect
WALBROOK WARD
GB 0074 CLC/W/PA · Collection · 1610-1941

Records of the Walbrook Ward, Corporation of London. The records comprise Wardmote minutes and accounts, rate assessments and inhabitants lists, precepts and other administrative papers. They were catalogued by members of Guildhall Library staff at various dates.

Walbrook Ward , Corporation of London
VINTRY WARD
GB 0074 CLC/W/OA · Collection · 1687-1909

Records of Vintry Ward, Corporation of London. The records comprise wardmote minutes and accounts. They were catalogued by members of Guildhall Library staff at various dates.

Vintry Ward , Corporation of London
VINCENT FAMILY
GB 0074 CLC/512 · Collection · 1744-1934

Papers of the Vincent family, including business and personal financial accounts of Zelophead Vincent; verses, hymns, lectures, essays and other writings by Zelophead Vincent on a variety of religious, medical and philosophical subjects; genealogy of the Vincent family; and letters of the Vincent family.

Vincent , Zelophead Wyeth , 1755-1840 , hotpresser of woollen stuffs
TYRELL FAMILY
GB 0074 CLC/510 · Collection · 1808-1822

Photocopies of the diaries of Elizabeth Tyrrell (1769-1835) and of her daughter Elizabeth (b 1802). Also photocopy of a Tyrell family pedigree spanning 1545 to the 20th century.

Tyrrell family , of Cheapside, London
GB 0074 CLC/509 · Collection · 1604-1752

Papers of Sir William Turner, textiles merchant and Lord Mayor of London. The bulk of the collection is dated 1604-1714 and includes business records; some personal financial accounts, including expenses of the mayoralty; and deeds for property in Yorkshire. Ms 5112 (account book, 1729-1752) and Ms 5113 (deed of appointment, 1654) were deposited with the archives of Sir William Turner but do not relate directly to him.

Turner , Sir , William , fl 1662-1669 , textiles merchant and Lord Mayor of London
TRAN, Can (fl 1938-2008)
GB 0074 LMA/4501 · Collection · 1989-199-

Personal papers of Can Tran, Chinese community centre leader, including certificates issued in acknowledgement of his community work; issue of China magazine, and photographs of activities at Chinese community centres.

Tran , Can , fl 1938-2008 , Chinese community centre manager
TOWER WARD
GB 0074 CLC/W/NA · Collection · 1832-1955

Records of Tower Ward, Corporation of London. The records comprise minutes and accounts, rate assessments, wardmote papers and other administrative and legal papers, and papers of the benevolent fund. The records were catalogued by members of Guildhall Library staff at various dates.

Tower Ward , Corporation of London
GB 0074 CLC/508 · Collection · 1878-1892

Personal papers of Reverend Charles John Todd, navy chaplain, comprising certificates of ordination as a deacon and priest, 1878-79; commission as a Navy chaplain, 1881; letters written home from Navy ships from Zanzibar, Suez, Sudan, India, Ceylon [Sri Lanka], and Japan; diaries and notebooks describing hunting expeditions in Ceylon and East Africa; diary of a diplomatic mission to King John of Abyssinia [Ethiopia], 1884; newspaper cuttings; photographs of Todd; and a description of Todd's Navy service, 1976.

Todd , Reverend , Charles John , fl 1878-1936 , clergyman and Navy chaplain
GB 0074 CLC/507 · Collection · [1950]

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.

Beer , Sir , Frederick Tidbury- , 1892-1959 , Knight , stockbroker and local historian x Tidbury-Beer , Sir , Frederick
THOMPSON, Percy (1866-1953)
GB 0074 CLC/506 · Collection · 1900-[1935]

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.

Thompson , Percival George , 1866-1953 , architect, local historian and naturalist
TEY, Kin Fong (fl 1966)
GB 0074 LMA/4514 · Collection · 1966-1969

Personal papers of Kin Fong Tey, comprising advertisements for Chinese restaurants, and photographs of London.

Tey , Kin Fong , fl 1966
TATCHELL, Peter (b 1952)
GB 0074 LMA/4466 · Collection · 1971-2004

The papers of Peter Tatchell includes correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles, press releases, posters, leaflets and publications on the following topics: Aids/HIV research, vivisection and animal rights, homophobic violence and policing, the age of consent, media portrayal of homosexuality, negative comments on sexuality by 'personalities', homophobic lyrics and the music industry, international politics, green socialism, Labour and politics, Members of Parliament and 'outing', the Bermondsey By-election, the Greater London Assembly, Christian, Jewish and Islamic leaders' stances on homosexuality, the law and sexuality, the prosecution of homosexual acts, and the employment of homosexuals in the armed forces.

Tatchell , Peter , b 1952 , gay and HIV/AIDS activist, social worker, journalist and author
GB 0074 F/STP · Collection · 1890-1925

Papers of Canon John Otter Stephens, predominantly relating to All Saints, Tooting, including newspaper cuttings; notices; orders; letters; notes and orders of service. The papers relate to events including the laying of the foundation stone, the consecration of the church, the history of the church, the new organ and the retirement of Reverend Stephens.

Stephens , John Otter , 1832-1925 , clergyman
SO, Chun Loy (b 1937)
GB 0074 LMA/4515 · Collection · 1958-196-

Personal 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 owner
GB 0074 CLC/503 · Collection · 1768-[1835]

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.

Silvester , Sir , John , fl 1803-1822 , Knight , Recorder of the City of London
GB 0074 ACC/1366 · Collection · 1766-1838

Papers of Parnel Seaton, including letters, receipts for payments, assessments for tax on houses, servants, carriages, horses, dogs, hair powder and armorial bearnings, and certificates of assessments for property in Twickenham.

Seaton , Parnell , fl 1766-1838 , plantation owner
GB 0074 CLC/501 · Collection · 1888-1890

The records of Sir Buchanan Scott relate to his time as general manager of the Mexican Land and Colonization Company Ltd and comprise copy out-letters 1888-90, photographs of Ensenada, California, c 1889 and rock samples.

Scott , Sir , Buchanan , 1850-1937 , Knight , Colonel
GB 0074 CLC/500 · Collection · 1937-1952?

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

Samuel , Wilfred Sampson , d 1958 , historian
ROYAL FINE ARTS COMMISSION
GB 0074 LMA/4625 · Collection · 1924-1999

Project case files seeking consultation and approval from the RFAC for various London-wide architectural proposals and developments dating from 1924-1999.

Royal Fine Art Commission
RIDGE, ALAN D.
GB 0074 O/259 · Collection · 1957-1967

Papers of Alan Ridge, comprising correspondence and notes for 'All at sea', his paper on baptisms at sea and St Dunstan, Stepney, from Archives, Vol.VI, No.32, Oct. 1964; correspondence and notes for 'A light in the West Indies, 1810', his paper on William Consett Wright, and the Wright family of Wellclose Square, Stepney, from Carribean Studies, Vol.6, No.4, Jan. 1967 and Vol.7, No.1, Apr. 1967 and papers regarding the winding-up of the London Survey Committee, 1963-1967.

Ridge , Alan D , 1926-1997 , archivist
GB 0074 F/RMY · Collection · 1861-1951

Personal papers of Robert W Ramsey, including diaries (some with glued in event programmes, invitations and newspaper cuttings); commonplace books and household financial accounts; articles by Ramsey on historical and literary subjects; poems and sketches; Ramsey family pedigree, 1688-1904; research on the Cromwell family; and general correspondence.

Ramsey , Robert William , 1862-1951 , historian
RAE, George (fl 1865-1887)
GB 0074 CLC/496 · Collection · 1865-1887

Papers and correspondence of George Rae, banker, relating to various banking topics including the Companies Act of 1879, and the Institute of Bankers.

Rae , George , fl 1865-1887 , banker
GB 0074 F/RFD · Collection · 1904-1917

This collection consists of scrapbooks of newscuttings, notices, posters and so on documenting the career of Sir George Haynes, Radford, MP.

Radford , Sir , George Heynes , 1851-1917 , Knight , solicitor and politician
QUEENHITHE WARD
GB 0074 CLC/W/MA · Collection · 1667-1960

Records of Queenhithe Ward, Corporation of London. The records comprise minutes, assessments, wardmote inquest verdicts and a list of voters. They were catalogued by members of Guildhall Library at various dates.

Queenhithe Ward , Corporation of London
PRIDDEN, John (fl 1783-1825)
GB 0074 CLC/492 · Collection · 1771-[1825]

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.

Pridden , John , fl 1783-1825 , clergyman
PORTSOKEN WARD
GB 0074 CLC/W/LA · Collection · 1666-1904

Records of the Porksoken Ward, City of London. The records comprise minutes and accounts, rate assessments and poll books, records of the volunteer association, rent roll and other administrative and legal papers. They were catalogued by members of Guildhall Library staff at various dates.

Portsoken Ward , Corporation of London
GB 0074 CLC/490 · Collection · 1851-1885

Records of Engelbert Pickert, merchant, comprising a ledger, 1860-4; ships' and ships' insurance papers, 1867-70; and family papers, including the private accounts of Maria Pickert, his widow, 1851-85.

Pickert , Engelbert David Ferdinand , d 1864 , merchant and shipper
PEPYS FAMILY
GB 0074 CLC/489 · Collection · 1641/2-1698

Letters and papers relating chiefly to Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) in his work at the Navy Office 1660-73 and at the Admiralty 1673-9 and 1684-9, and also to the family of Richard Pepys (c 1589-1659), first cousin to the diarist's father, 1642-1689.

Pepys , Samuel , 1633-1703 , naval official and diarist
PENSIONS ARCHIVE TRUST
GB 0074 LMA/4588 · Collection · 2001-2014

Records of the Pensions Archive Trust including minutes and associated papers of the Joint Liaison Committee relating to the administration of PAT, chairman's papers and annual reports and accounts; materials relating to publicity and outreach work carried out by PAT, namely PAT publications and events; and materials collected by PAT.

Pensions Archive Trust
PAYNE, Charles (d 1699)
GB 0074 CLC/488 · Collection · 1687-1698

Records of Charles Payne, merchant, comprising cash books 1694/5-1698, private and business correspondence 1694/5-1697/7 and business papers 1687-98.

Payne , Charles , d 1699 , merchant
GB 0074 LMA/4546 · Collection · 1904-1957

Records relating to Sir John Herbert Parsons, ophthalmic surgeon, comprising scrapbook relating to his career.

Middleton-Joy , Dorothea , fl 1945-1957
GB 0074 CLC/487 · Collection · 1857-1885

Papers of banker David Francis Park including correspondence, newspaper cuttings, notes and other material relating to banks and banking.

Park , David Francis , fl 1857-1885 , banker
NOBLE, Mark (fl 1809)
GB 0074 CLC/484 · Collection · 1809

Records of Mark Noble, pump and fire engine manufacturer, comprising a diary and the donor's transcript and notes. The diary is unsigned, but the donor has identified the author from a patent mentioned in the text and from records at The National Archives relating to the activities described. The entries are mostly accounts of travel and meetings in London, Kent and Berkshire to arrange finance, materials and trials of a pump, with little technical or personal content.

Noble , Mark , fl 1809 , pump and fire engine manufacturer
NEWTON, Moses Levy (d 1823)
GB 0074 CLC/483 · Collection · 1702-1830

Records of Moses Levy Newton, mostly papers relating to properties in the City of London and Westminster, with some mercantile business and private papers.

Newton , Moses Levy , d 1823 , merchant
GB 0074 LMA/4436 · Collection · 1969-2002

This collection contains outgoing correspondence, diaries, reports, and speeches made by Sir Peter Newsam as the Education Officer of the ILEA. The material makes special reference to the development of policies in the ILEA aimed at improving education provision for ethnic minorities, reponses to the Brixton riots, and the effects of falling school rolls and secondary school reorganisations in inner London.

The records also include policy files kept by Sir Ashley Bramall, Leader of the ILEA, on teachers' pay and the William Tyndale School Inquiry.

Newsam , Sir , Peter (Anthony) , b 1928 , Knight , educationalist
NEWCOURT, Richard (d 1716)
GB 0074 CLC/481 · Collection · 1666-1700

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.

Newcourt , Richard , d 1716 , historian and notary
MOORE, Sir John (1620-1702)
GB 0074 CLC/480 · Collection · 1556

Papers of Sir John Moore, merchant and Lord Mayor of London, including papers relating to Moore's civic and personal affairs; papers relating to Moore's mercantile buisness; estate papers; correspondence and letters to members of the Moore family; papers relating to property; notebooks and journals; and other family papers.

Moore , Sir , John , 1620-1702 , Knight , merchant and Lord Mayor of London
GB 0074 CLC/479 · Collection · 1733-1764

Personal diaries of Stephen Monteage, accountant, 1733-1764.

Monteage , Stephen , 1733-1764 , accountant
GB 0074 LMA/4427 · Collection · 1930-1977

Personal papers of Millie Miller, Member of Parliament. The collection consists mostly of official parliamentary incoming and outgoing correspondence when Miller held office as MP for Ilford North. There are also maps, plans, brochures, and newspaper cuttings relating to housing in Stoke Newington from the 1930s, and during the late 1950s when Miller chaired the Housing Committee. The correspondence files are varied. Letters include those from; interest groups, including the International Planned Parenthood Federation, the Socialist Medical Association, the Married Women's Association, the Association of Jewish Women's Organisations in the UK, and National Council of Women of Great Britain; local authorities, including Camden and Redbridge Borough Councils and Waltham Forest Area Health Authority; businesses local to the Ilford North constituency, including Thorn Electrical Industries Limited; Ilford North constituents; and letters from other MPs and Ministers.

The material reflects Millie Miller's keen interest in the promotion of women's rights, her membership on various committees and councils, delivery of speeches to women's associations, and her campaigns against girl slavery in the sex industry, battered wives, and sex discrimination. The material also details Miller's involvement in the World Conference of International Women's Year 1975. The correspondence touches on the Government's relations with Israel and the difficulties facing ethnic minorities, particularly Jewish communities. A large proportion of letters relate to Miller's constituency in Ilford North, Redbridge LB, with particular reference to housing, immigrants, and the views of constituents on local and national issues.

Miller , Millie , 1923-1977 , politician and social worker
GB 0074 CLC/478 · Collection · [1900-1945]

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.

McMurray , William , 1881-1945 , antiquarian