Croydon Archives: Collections

Croydon British Schools: Ground Plan

AR26/8/2
Item
Sep 1846

Part of School Building Grant Plans

Croydon British Schools: Proposed Addition to Mistresses House: Plans, Elevation, and Sections.

AR26/8/7
Item
Sep 1859

Part of School Building Grant Plans

Deeds Relating to Croydon1773-1865

AR376/1
Item
30 Sep 1773

Part of Deeds Relating to Croydon

Deed of Release, Henry, Lord Viscount Conyngham et al to James Wallace et al, Commissioners of the Victualling of His Majestys Navy. Pertains to land in the Parish of Saint Botolph without Aldgate (Middlesex). Connection to Croydon: the third party to the agreement is one John Partridge, Esquire, a resident of Croydon

Croydon Philarmonic Society Recordings: Disc Number420

Part of Croydon Philharmonic Society Recordings: Five Tudor Portraits by Ralph Vaughan Williams

[Sides 5 6]. Contains recording break on side 6, approximately three quarters of an inch from the end.

J R Bex: Journal

AR2/1/7
Item
1958 - 1964

Part of J R Bex: Account Books

J R Bex: Cash Book: Sales and Purchases

AR2/5/1
Item
1933 - 1948

Part of J R Bex: Account Books

H G Simmons Memorabilia: Wedding Photograph

AR33/2/1
Item
22 Dec 1934

Part of H. G. Simmons Memorabilia

Wedding photograph of H G Simmons and Margery Ada Twaits taken at their home Armadin, 23, Norman Avenue, Sanderstead, South Croydon.

F Company History1941-Present (C. 1944)

AR341/1
Item
c.1944

Part of Home Guard Papers of Major S. J. Smith

Gives a brief account of the history of the company, from its formation in February 1941 to present (c. 1944). mentions where members of the company came from; from five companies nearby (A.G.I., Carter Paterson, Croydon Foundry, Standard Steel Co., and Metal Propellers Ltd), Beddington farm, employees of the local sewage farm and a small amount of other local residents. Also lists the type of weapons initially owned, and a list of awards won. Then goes on to a number of anecdotes describing training exercises of the company.

F Company History1941-Present (C. 1944)

AR341/2
Item
c. 1944

Part of Home Guard Papers of Major S. J. Smith

Identical to AR341/1

Extract F/ 32Defence Plan

AR341/8
Item
January 1944

Part of Home Guard Papers of Major S. J. Smith

Defence plan, with Plans A and B for the defence of the companies patrolled perimeter. Gives information as to where patrols are to be in a state of emergency, and how many men are to be present. Also gives information as to what weapons are at each position.

Grant Brothers Department Store: Wages Book

AR389/1/1/1
Item
16th September 1910- 16th October 1912

Part of Grant Brothers Collection

A Wages book listing the monthly wage paid to each member of staff in the department store. Included is an alphabetical list of the staff members employed over this period

Grant Brothers Department Store: Memorandum Articles of Association for Grant Brothers Ltd.

AR389/1/1/5
Item
3rd July 1959

Part of Grant Brothers Collection

Book giving the Articles of Association for Grant Bros. Limited from the 3rd July 1959 onwards. Was compiled by

H.A. Crowe Co.

Solicitors,

48 Chancery Lane,

London.

The articles were drawn up by the chairman Sydney T. Grant.

Grant Brothers Department Store: the Spring Fashion Parade

AR389/1/2/4/1
Item
1954

Part of Grant Brothers Collection

Photograph showing model on the catwalk, wearing a ballgown.

Grant Brothers Department Store: the Spring Fashion Parade

AR389/1/2/4/3
Item
1954

Part of Grant Brothers Collection

Photograph showing 4 women, with 2 of them wearing ballgowns.

Grant Brothers Department Store: the Spring Fashion Parade

AR389/1/2/4/4
Item
1954

Part of Grant Brothers Collection

Photograph showing a woamn on the catwalk wearing a coat, and carrying a dog.

Grant Brothers Department Store: Grants Toy Department

AR389/1/3/1/8
Item
To be defined

Part of Grant Brothers Collection

Two leaflets showing suggested Christmas gifts for children, and advertising the Father Christmas in the store.

Grant Brothers Department Store: Signs of Vitality

AR389/1/3/1/10
Item
To be defined

Part of Grant Brothers Collection

Brief paragraph on the department store, along with a picture of the store.

Grant Brothers Department Store: History of Grants

AR389/1/5/2
Item
To be defined

Part of Grant Brothers Collection

A scrap-book mainly concerning Mr Richard Grant, and Mr William Henry Grant.

Grant Brothers Department Store: Miscellaneous Correspondance.

AR389/1/5/3
Item
27th April 1927-3rd May 1927

Part of Grant Brothers Collection

A collection of letter, mainly to Mr William Grant, mostly thank you notes concerning gifts people were given by the store and its directors, particularly from staff members.

Woodside Swimming Club: Minute Book