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      COLEMAN STREET WARD
      GB 0074 CLC/W/HD · Collection · 1747-1885

      Records of Coleman Street Ward, Corporation of London. The records comprise wardmote minutes, rate assessments and accounts, and lists of jurymen and inquest men. They were catalogued by members of Guildhall Library staff at various dates.

      Coleman Street Ward , Corporation of London
      GB 0074 PS/CLE · Collection · 1893-1987

      Records of Clerkenwell Magistrates' Court, 1893-1987, including court registers; registers of adoption applications; probation order applications; means enquiries; court minutes recording charges and summons; court note books; probation orders; domestic proceedings including matrimonial cases and bastardy orders; registers of endorsements of driving licences; cash books; gaoler's index of defendants and clerk's papers.

      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.

      Domestic proceedings: A married woman under the provisions of the Summary Jurisdiction (Married Women) Act 1895 and subsequent Acts could go to a magistrates' court and apply for orders which in certain circumstances would enable her to separate from her husband, have custody of any children and receive maintenance from him. Under the Poor Law Amendment Act 1844 a mother expecting a bastard child or who had given birth to one could obtain a maintenance order against the putative father.

      Clerkenwell Magistrates Court
      GB 0074 CLC/297 · Collection · 1570-1954

      Collection of papers relating to the Corporation of London, including legal cases, legal opinions, and legal precedents; papers relating to the "Quo Warranto" proceedings against the City; papers relating to civil defence; property transactions such as deeds and leases; illuminated addresses; notes on the customs, privileges, constitution and history of the Corporation; reports and minutes; and translations of charters.

      Various.
      CITY OF LONDON POLICE
      CLA/048 · Collection · 1520-2000

      Records of the City of London Police, 1520-2000, including papers of the Chief officer and Police Commissioner; orders and regulations; papers relating to the building and maintenance of police stations; correspondence; press cuttings; reports; leaflets and brochures; issues of Citywatch, the City of London Police Magazine; papers relating to the City of London Police Reserve (Special Constabulary); papers relating to the Detective Division; manuals and orders; papers relating to the police force during World War Two, including Police War Duties Committee minutes; papers, including photographs and plans, relating to the Houndsditch murders, 1910-1911; record of the inquest held in 1888 by the Coroner of the City of London on Catherine Eddowes, one of the victims of 'Jack the Ripper', and other correspondence relating to the 'Jack the Ripper' murders; records of predecessors to the City of London Police including constables and watch and ward; and financial accounts.

      Corporation of London
      CLA/041 · Collection · 1300-1995

      Records of the City of London Coroner's Court, 1300-1995, including coroner's accounts; inquests; depositions; inquisitions; fire inquests; fire brigade daily fire reports and police reports sent to the City Coroner to inform him about City of London Fires under the provisions of the London Fire Inquests Act, 1888, and prison inquests for Bridewell, Newgate, Fleet and Ludgate Prisons and Whitecross Street, Poultry, Giltspur Street and Southwark (Borough) Compters.

      Corporation of London
      GB 0074 COR/WES · Collection · 1927-1928

      Records of the City and Liberty of Westminster Coroner's District, comprising case papers, 1927-1928.

      Coroner for the Jurisdiction of the City and Liberty of Westminster
      GB 0096 MS 988 · 1738

      Certificate of burial in wool, 1738, for Mary Wilbey of the parish of St Benedict, Cambridge.

      Unknown
      GB 0114 MS0286 · 1709-1971

      Papers of John Menzies Campbell, 1709-1971, comprising a typescript catalogue of books given to the Royal College of Surgeons of England; an album of press cuttings, 1930-1931; a photograph album; a personal scrap book, 1911-1981; odontological advertisements, 1709-1850; scrap book of historical dental items, 1807-1971; Glasgow directory lists of dentists [missing - May 2008]; Edinburgh directory lists of dentists, 1773-1850 [missing - May 2008]; copy of notes taken at the first known British trial where dental surgeons gave evidence, 1814; and a certifcate awarded to Menzies Campbell on becoming a corresponding member of the Swedish Dentists Society, 1965 [missing - May 2008].

      Campbell , John Menzies , 1887-1974 , dental surgeon and dental historian x Menzies Campbell , John Campbell , Margaret Williamson Menzies , 1893-1990 , nee Shirlaw , dentist x Menzies Campbell , Margaret Williamson
      GB 0100 KCLCA K/PP47 · Created 1849-1921, 1958 (predominant 1910-1921)

      Correspondence and notes, some in Greek, 1910-1918, including two letters to Burrows from Alex P Ralli about Greek translation, and one letter to Percy Neville Ure, Assistant Lecturer in Classics, University of Leeds; volume containing notes on an annotated copy of Quinti Septimii Florentis Tertulliani Apologeticum et ad Nationes Libri Duo ex fide Optimorum Codicum Manuscriptorum edited by Franciscus Oehler (Eduardi Anton, Halae Saxonum, 1849); Greek vocabulary notebook addressed to Burrows; volume containing printed cuttings, notes and shorthand, on books, poems, authors and the pleasures of reading, [1886-1892]; framed letter, 5 May 1920, from Burrows to Eleftherios Venizelos, (1864-1936), statesman, and Prime Minister of Greece, wishing Venizelos luck with his political struggle on his return to Greece; framed photograph of Venizelos, 1913; framed photograph [of Burrows]; typed list of books given to the Classical department of King's College London by Burrows, 1920; probate of the will and codicil of Burrows, 1920; deeds of appointment of new trustees of will and codicil, 1921, 1958.

      Burrows , Ronald Montagu , 1867-1920 , Principal of King's College London
      BROAD STREET WARD
      GB 0074 CLC/W/GF · Collection · 1670-1995

      Records of the Broad Street Ward, Corporation of London. The records comprise wardmote minutes, accounts, rate assessments, presentments at inquests and details of officers, and other administrative papers. They were catalogued by members of Guildhall Library staff at various dates.

      Broad Street Ward , Corporation of London
      GB 0074 PS/B · Collection · 1840-1988

      Records of Brentford Magistrates Court, 1840-1976 and Ealing Magistrates Court, 1919-1988.

      Records of Brentford Magistrates Court comprise:

      • PS/B/B/01/001-246: Court Registers, 1880-1958, 1965-1976;
      • PS/B/B/02/001: Court Minute Books, 1840-1841;
      • PS/B/B/04/001-012: Juvenile Court Registers, 1933-1959;
      • PS/B/B/08/001-018: Court Administration, 1902-1976.

        Records of Ealing Magistrates Court comprise:

      • PS/B/E/01/001-576: Court Registers, 1919-1988;
      • PS/B/E/02/001-004: Justices' Attendance Books, 1919-1961;
      • PS/B/E/03/001-017: Juvenile Court Registers, 1933-1966.

        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.

      Brentford Magistrates Court Ealing Magistrates Court
      BOW STREET MAGISTRATES COURT
      GB 0074 PS/BOW · Collection · 1724-2004

      Records of Bow Street Magistrates Court, 1724-2004, including court registers; domestic proceedings registers; gaoler's records; applications for warrants; club licensing; matrimonial case registers; extradition registers; registers of applications for adoption abroad, adoption abroad procedural and case files; papers relating to magistrates' salaries; files of the Chief Clerk; Poor Box financial accounts, bequests and correspondence; papers relating to trust funds and bequests; Committee files and office administration.

      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.
      Matrimonal cases: A married woman under the provisions of the Summary Jurisdiction (Married Women) Act 1895 and subsequent Acts could go to a magistrates' court and apply for orders which in certain circumstances would enable her to separate from her husband, have custody of any children and receive maintenance from him.

      Bow Street Magistrates Court
      BOW COUNTY COURT
      GB 0074 CCT/AK/15 · Collection · 1847-1962

      Records of Bow County Court, 1847-1962, including minute books; plaint and minute books; Workmen's Compensation Act register; and default actions books.

      Bow County Court
      Bourne Abortion Case
      GB 0120 GC/150 · 1938-1993

      Copies of papers relating to the Bourne Abortion Case and articles by Aleck Bourne's daughter and grandson, 1938-1993.

      Depositor
      BORE AND PUGH FAMILIES
      GB 0074 ACC/0476 · Collection · 1702-1874

      Papers of the Bore and Pugh families, including papers relating to properties in Stepney, Whitechapel, Tottenham, Limehouse, Shoreditch, Mile End and the City of London; papers of the family relating to their role as executors of various wills; legal papers including a Chancery case; receipts and rents.

      Bore , family , of Stepney Pugh , family , of Dalston
      BOOK OF INDICTMENTS
      GB 0074 ACC/0496 · Collection · [1700]

      One volume comprising a formulary book of indictments, dating to the early eighteenth century.

      Unknown
      Bill of expenses
      GB 0096 MS 449 · [1673]

      Bill of expenses incurred in the execution of a fine levied by Mr Stratford and Mr Hawkins against Ketford Brayne and his wife, presented at Easter, [16]73 by Mr. Ayleway (?). 22 items are listed, amounting to £7.10s., including one of 4s. 'for the Judges hand to passe the fyne', and expenses for a journey to Mr John Cox at Gloucester.

      Ayleway , fl 1673 , solicitor?
      GB 1556 WL 815 · 1919-1976

      Personal papers of Selmar Biener, 1919-1976, in support of an application for restitution from the German Democratic Republic including land registry documents and plans relating to the family business in Magdeburg.

      Biener , Selmar , fl 1906-1976
      GB 0096 AL4a · Fonds · 1802

      Letter from Jeremy Bentham of Queen's Square Place, Westminster to Rev Dr Ford, 1 Newgate Street, [London], 24 Dec 1802. Letter headed 'Unaccountable Pardons'. Autograph, with signature.

      Bentham , Jeremy , 1748-1832 , philosopher
      Benson, Mary
      GB 0102 MS 348942 · Created 1946-1974

      Papers, 1946-1974, of Mary Benson, comprising drafts, research notes and transcripts for interviews she used for her publication The African Patriots: The Story of the African National Congress of South Africa (London, Faber & Faber, 1963). Also includes articles on famous African leaders written by Z K Matthews, and newspaper cuttings and pamphlets concerning political protest in South Africa.

      Benson , Mary , b 1919 , civil rights campaigner and author
      GB 1556 WL 823 · 1936-1959

      Papers, 1936-1959, relating to an application made by two Czech sisters, Hedwig and Pauline Beck, for compensation for possessions stolen by the Nazis from their sister, Sabina Bauml (née Beck), including translations of residency permits; inventories of possessions confiscated by the Nazis; affidavits from friends and acquaintances in support of the application for compensation and post war correspondence between the French authorities and the Beck sisters relating to compensation.

      Beck family
      Bath: Casualty Hospital
      GB 0120 MSS.1094-1097 · 1788-1840

      Four volumes of administrative documentation relating to the Bath Casualty Hospital: two volumes relating to the Hospital's rules and orders, an account book and a register of wills in the Hospital's favour, 1788-1840.

      Casualty Hospital
      BANKRUPTCY COURT
      GB 0074 ACC/0549 · Collection · 1660-1920

      Legal documents presented to Bankruptcy Courts, including mortgages, assignments, leases, abstract of title, wills and probates, grants, copies of court rolls, admissions, releases, conveyances, agreements, covenants to surrender, letters of administration, deeds of partnership, bills of costs, indentures of fines and marriage settlements; all for premises in Middlesex. Also records of pleas before the King's Bench, Queen's Bench, the Court of Exchequer and the Exchequer of Pleas; all for Middlesex.

      Court of King's Bench x Court of Queen's Bench Court of Exchequer Court of Bankruptcy
      BANKRUPTCY COMMISSION
      GB 0074 ACC/1761 · Collection · 1694-1787

      Two legal documents, comprising an agreement allowing Thomas Earl of Stamford, Sir Henry Hobart and Sir William Rawlinson access to the law books of the late Sir John Maynard, which were being held by Maynard Colchester of the Middle Temple, London, 1694; and a renewal of Commission in bankruptcy against Charles Pearce and James Pearce of Castle Street, Leicester Fields, Middlesex, tailors and co-partners, 1787.

      Various
      GB 1556 WL 897 · Collection · 1944-1957

      Papers of Robert Philip Baker-Byrne, 1944-1957, notably include his personal papers including passport and notebook containing addresses and notes apparently taken during Baker-Byrne's time as investigator into war crimes in Kiel, 1948-1957; a memoranda from War Crimes Group (North West Europe) regarding the role and activities of Captain Robert Philip Baker-Byrne, 1947-1948; correspondence and papers regarding 'the Kiel Hassee case' in which 50 allied prisoners of war were summarily executed by Gestapo officers, 1948-1951 and correspondence including affidavits regarding an application for restitution money from the German government.

      Various
      B. & J. NEWTON
      GB 0074 CLC/B/227-012 · Collection · 1810-1837

      Records of Benjamin and John Newton, notaries public, comprising memorandum book of legal documents drawn up, attested or certified by the brothers or their staff.

      B and J Newton , notaries public
      GB 0102 MS 380596 · 1949-1957

      Papers, 1949-1957, of Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke, giving an insight into events during the transition of the Gold Coast to independent Ghana, including the State of Emergency (1950). The papers comprise typescripts of speeches to local clubs and societies, discussions with the Legislative Council, and some correspondence arranging meetings, 1949-1957, including two congratulatory telegrams received on the independence of Ghana, 1956, and speech when sworn in as Governor-General of Ghana, 1957; text of a radio broadcast on democracy and elections at the General Election, 1956; other papers, 1954-1957, comprising letters received congratulating him on his work, legal documents concerning a libel by the Ghana Nationalist newspaper, articles on Arden-Clarke from The Observer and The Ghana Evening News, and copy letter by Arden-Clarke concerning appointment of the next Governor of Ghana, 1957.

      Clarke , Sir , Charles Noble , Arden- , 1898-1962 , Knight , colonial governor
      Antisemitism in South Africa
      GB 1556 WL 695 · 1929-1946

      Papers concerning Antisemitism in South Africa, 1929-1946, reflect opinions concerning the Jewish presence within South Africa, the activities of South African nationalists and a law suit against a leading South African antisemite. The collection notably includes a typescript extract from the antisemitic encyclopedia, Sigilla Veri (Bodung Verlag, Erfurt, 1929), in which a South African describes the extent to which Jews have infiltrated every layer of society; leaflet reprinted from the Rand Daily Mail in which the Witwatersrand Church Council denounces antisemitism; letter documenting the activities of South African nationalists including the founding of a new newspaper, De Transvaler, their annual congress, and their connections with the ex-patriate German community; report concerning a law suit against a leading South African antisemite, Salomon Gerhardus Maritz (General Manie Maritz).

      The collection also includes a memorandum entitled 'South Africa: Synopsis of memorandum on the in-roads of Nazism'; leaflet advertisng The Forum, South Africa's first national weekly review; copy of an extract from typescript letter reporting on the trial of von Moltke and his antisemitic activities and an extract from Sigilla Veri.

      Unknown
      Antisemitism in Denmark
      GB 1556 WL 642 · 1937

      Papers relating to a trial of six Danish Nazis for anti-semitic libel, in Copenhagen, 1937, including transcript of a declaration by the Chief Rabbi of Denmark, which takes the form of written answers to questions about the content of the anti-semitic publications produced by the defendants; copies of court documents, including indictment and notes about the Dänischer Verband gegen Rassenhass, including aims and objectives, dates, names of committee members.

      Unknown
      AMBLER, John (fl 1695)
      GB 0074 CLC/B/227-003 · Collection · [1671-1699]

      Formulary and precedent book of a London law clerk or attorney's scrivener, possibly John Ambler.

      Ambler , John , fl 1695 , law clerk or scrivener
      GB 0096 MS 181 · 1858-1859

      Manuscript volume containing an account of the discovery, trial and conviction of Antonio Calvocorressi and Thomas Moss for causing Turkish coin to be illegally made in Birmingham, 1858. Includes a prefaratory letter from the Turkish Consulate in Birmingham to the 'Monsieur Mussurus, Ambassador to the Sublime Porte, London', dated 15 Jun 1859.

      Unknown