Collection GB 0074 ACC/3657 - WILLETT ESTATES

11.43 linear metres.

GB 0074 ACC/3657 1856-1985 Collection 11.43 linear metres. Various.

William Willett was the founder of the Artistic Building Firm, a building and contracting business. He was born in Colchester in 1836. The business operated mainly in Hammersmith and Kensington, with their main office situated in Sloane Square. Willett retired in 1900 leaving the business to his son, William Willett junior. The Times newspaper noted that "the term "Willett-built" is a current expression in particulars of sale and it applies, broadly speaking, to a type of residence which is distinguished by individuality of design, both inside and out." Willett died in Hove in November 1913.

William Willett junior died in Chislehurst in March 1915, aged 58. As well as running the family business, he was also responsible for the daylight savings scheme where the clocks are moved forward in Spring and back in Autumn.

Information from The Times obituaries: Wednesday, Nov 12, 1913; pg. 11; Issue 40367; col D and Friday, Mar 05, 1915; pg. 10; Issue 40794; col E.

Records deposited in January 1996.

Records relating to the estate of William Willett, including records relating to properties in Hammersmith, Belsize Park, St John's Wood, Earl's Court, Kensington, Marylebone, Mill Hill, Brighton and Hove; and papers of the trustees of the estate including reports, financial accounts and statements, receipts, and allocation of income.

ACC/3657/001 to 019.

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Copyright to this collection rests with the depositor.

English

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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.

Records prepared May to September 2011. UK England London Camden Willett , William , 1836-1913 , building firm manager Property law Right to property Civil law Property ownership Primary documents Wills Property Property transfer Bequests Information sources Documents Deeds Title deeds Property owners People People by roles Trustees Western Europe Europe Belsize Park Hammersmith and Fulham Marylebone City of Westminster St John's Wood Brighton Sussex East Sussex Hove Hammersmith Earl's Court Kensington Kensington and Chelsea Mill Hill Barnet Hertfordshire Civil and political rights Legal systems Law Human rights

Records deposited in January 1996.

Records relating to the estate of William Willett, including records relating to properties in Hammersmith, Belsize Park, St John's Wood, Earl's Court, Kensington, Marylebone, Mill Hill, Brighton and Hove; and papers of the trustees of the estate including reports, financial accounts and statements, receipts, and allocation of income.

ACC/3657/001 to 019.

Available for general access.

Copyright to this collection rests with the depositor.

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• latin

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.

• anglais