Close Rolls
(1447-1454)
The close rolls of the 26th to 32nd years of the reign of king Henry VI record the main artery of government administration in England, the orders sent out day by day to individual officers, especially sheriffs of shires: they are an exceptionally rich source for so early a period. There is also some material relating to Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the English possessions in France. GISBOURNE. Cost: £4.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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 Masters of clerks and apprentices
(1763)
Apprenticeship indentures and clerks' articles were subject to a 6d or 12d per pound stamp duty (late payment of the 6d rate attracted double duty (D D) of 12d): the registers of the payments usually give the master's trade, address, and occupation, and the apprentice's name, as well as details of the date and length of the apprenticeship. 1 January to 9 December 1763.GISBOURNE. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Citizens of London
(1768)
The poll of the livery of London for four citizens to represent the city in Parliament took place at Guildhall from 16 to 23 March 1768, the candidates being the Rt Hon Thomas Harley (H), sir Robert Ladbroke (L), sir Richard Glyn (G), William Beckford (B), Barlow Trecothick (T), John Paterson (P) and John Wilkes (W). This poll book lists all the voters by initial letter of surname, and then company by company, giving full name (surname first), address, and votes cast.GISBOURNE. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Traders and professionals in London
(1851)
The Post Office London Directory for 1851 includes this 'Commercial and Professional Directory', recording about 80,000 individuals. GISBOURNE. Cost: £4.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Traders and professionals in London
(1856)
The Post Office London Directory for 1856 includes this 'Commercial and Professional Directory', recording over 100,000 individuals. GISBOURNE. Cost: £4.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Workers from Earle, Bourne & Co Ltd of Heath Street South, Spring Hill, Birmingham, who fought in the Great War
(1919)
The Roll of Honour for the firm lists the men who joined his Majesty's forces, giving for each his surname and initials. The names of those killed in the conflict are noted as such.GISBOURNE. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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British Civil Servants
(1953)
The British Imperial Calendar lists civil servants in Britain, arranged according to the organizational structure of the state, and shows their qualifications and salaries. GISBOURNE. Cost: £4.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Residents of Stratford-upon-Avon
(1953)
Kelly's Directory of Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon, Kenilworth, &c. for 1953 includes this listing of private residents of Stratford-upon-Avon. Full names are given, surname first, and address.GISBOURNE. Cost: £4.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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