Collection GB 0074 B/RGLC - RATCLIFF GAS LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0074 B/RGLC

Title

RATCLIFF GAS LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY

Date(s)

  • 1824-1853 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

0.1 linear metres

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

The Ratcliff Gas Light and Coke Company was incorporated by Act of Parliament in 1823-24 (George IV cap. 98), which was later consolidated and amended in 1855 (18-19 Victoria, cap. 12). ). The Company merged with the East London Gas Light Company (1831-1835). It was later amalgamated with the Commercial Gas Company, 1875 (38-39 Victoria, cap. 200.)

Archival history

GB 0074 B/RGLC 1824-1853 Collection 0.1 linear metres Ratcliff Gas Light and Coke Company

The Ratcliff Gas Light and Coke Company was incorporated by Act of Parliament in 1823-24 (George IV cap. 98), which was later consolidated and amended in 1855 (18-19 Victoria, cap. 12). ). The Company merged with the East London Gas Light Company (1831-1835). It was later amalgamated with the Commercial Gas Company, 1875 (38-39 Victoria, cap. 200.)

Deposited in March 1965.

Records of the Ratcliff Gas Light and Coke Company, comprising Committee of Management minute books, 1824-1853.

Two volumes

Available for general access.

Copyright rests with the depositor.

English

Fit

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

See also North Thames Gas Board predecessors for some admin papers: B/NTG

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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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Deposited in March 1965.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Records of the Ratcliff Gas Light and Coke Company, comprising Committee of Management minute books, 1824-1853.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

Two volumes

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Conditions governing access

Available for general access.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copyright rests with the depositor.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

See also North Thames Gas Board predecessors for some admin papers: B/NTG

Finding aids

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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London Metropolitan Archives

Rules and/or conventions used

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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Language(s)

  • English

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