Secretary of State's Papers
(1597) The letters and papers of sir Robert Cecil, Secretary of State, deal with all manner of government business in England, Ireland and abroad.POOLES. Cost: £4.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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PCC Probates and Administrations
(1631) The Prerogative Court of Canterbury's main jurisdiction was central and southern England and Wales, as well as over sailors &c dying abroad: these brief abstracts, compiled under the title "Year Books of Probates", and printed in 1902, usually give address, date of probate and name of executor or administrator. They are based on the Probate Act Books, cross-checked with the original wills, from which additional details are, occasionally, added. The original spelling of surnames was retained, but christian and place names have been modernised where necessary.POOLES. Cost: £2.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Apprentices and clerks
(1789) Apprenticeship indentures and clerks' articles were subject to a 6d or 12d per pound stamp duty: 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. 2 January to 31 December 1789. IR 1/34POOLES. Cost: £8.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Dissolutions of Partnerships
(1848) Trade partnerships dissolved, or the removal of one partner from a partnership of several traders, in England and Wales
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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. POOLES. 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. POOLES. Cost: £4.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Insolvents
(1857) Insolvency notices for England and Wales: insolvency often caused people to restart their lives elsewhere, so these are an important source for lost linksPOOLES. Cost: £6.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Debtors
(1880) Bills of sale (binding assets to a creditor/lender) in England and Wales, October to December 1880POOLES. Cost: £6.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Debtors, Insolvents and Bankrupts
(1880) Bills of sale (binding assets to a creditor/lender), insolvencies and bankruptcies in England and Wales, January to March 1880POOLES. Cost: £6.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Residents of Southport, Lancashire
(1883) Slater's Royal National Directory of Southport and Birkdale with their Vicinities of 1883-4 includes this general alphabetical listing of residents and traders.POOLES. Cost: £4.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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