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- 1675-[1966] (Creation)
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184 production units.
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Janson, Cobb, Pearson and Company, solicitors, of 22 College Hill (1900-79); previously of 83 Basinghall Street (1728-1820), 4 Basinghall Street (1821-65), and 41 Finsbury Circus (1866-1900). Until 1885, the records are those of a succession of partners working under partnership agreements, in their own names, at the addresses above. Since 1885, the partners have retained the title Janson, Cobb, Pearson and Co. Partners prior to 1885 were as follows: Nathaniel Cole (1728-58), John Partridge (1758-74), Godfrey Kettle (1763-91), Thomas Loggen (1780-1810), James Pearson (1792-1803), Richard Smith (1804-37), George Rickards (1811-25), Robert Riddell Bayley (1826-52), Frederick Halsey Janson (1836-1913), Charles Cooper (1852-4), Thomas Pix Cobb (1855-98), and John Michael Pearson (1825-92). See Ms 18743 for a list of partners giving further details, 1728-1966.
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GB 0074 CLC/B/136 1675-[1966] Collection 184 production units. Janson, Cobb, Pearson and Co , solicitors
Janson, Cobb, Pearson and Company, solicitors, of 22 College Hill (1900-79); previously of 83 Basinghall Street (1728-1820), 4 Basinghall Street (1821-65), and 41 Finsbury Circus (1866-1900). Until 1885, the records are those of a succession of partners working under partnership agreements, in their own names, at the addresses above. Since 1885, the partners have retained the title Janson, Cobb, Pearson and Co. Partners prior to 1885 were as follows: Nathaniel Cole (1728-58), John Partridge (1758-74), Godfrey Kettle (1763-91), Thomas Loggen (1780-1810), James Pearson (1792-1803), Richard Smith (1804-37), George Rickards (1811-25), Robert Riddell Bayley (1826-52), Frederick Halsey Janson (1836-1913), Charles Cooper (1852-4), Thomas Pix Cobb (1855-98), and John Michael Pearson (1825-92). See Ms 18743 for a list of partners giving further details, 1728-1966.
Deposited in the Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section, which merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.
Records of Janson, Cobb, Pearson and Company, solicitors. The records fall into 3 broad categories: the general business archives of the firm (Mss 18743-61); the records of partners, relating both to business and family concerns (Mss 18762-75; 18797); and documents deposited with or retained by the firm in the course of its business on behalf of clients (Mss 18776-96). 24 hours notice is required for access to these records.
Records arranged by MS number, assigned during cataloguing at the Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section.
Access by appointment only. Please contact staff.
Copyright to this collection rests with the depositor.
English
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
Compiled in compliance with 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.
January to May 2011. Janson , Cobb , Pearson and Co , solicitors People People by occupation Personnel Legal profession personnel Solicitors Information sources Documents Business records City of London London England UK Western Europe Europe
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Deposited in the Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section, which merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.
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Records of Janson, Cobb, Pearson and Company, solicitors. The records fall into 3 broad categories: the general business archives of the firm (Mss 18743-61); the records of partners, relating both to business and family concerns (Mss 18762-75; 18797); and documents deposited with or retained by the firm in the course of its business on behalf of clients (Mss 18776-96). 24 hours notice is required for access to these records.
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Records arranged by MS number, assigned during cataloguing at the Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section.
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Access by appointment only. Please contact staff.
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Copyright to this collection rests with the depositor.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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Compiled in compliance with 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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- English