.Box 1

File 1 Record of Papers Held at the Devon Record OfficeCatalogue of Crediton documents held (2 copies)County Archivists Report 1963/4Catalogue of Devon & Cornwall book published by University of Exeter PressOfficial Receipt for Documents 17 Nov 1986Catalogue of Documents: Bedford Circus, ExeterCatalogue of farm accounts (4 pages)Catalogue of Church Governors DocumentsCatalogue of Registers held in Parish ChurchOfficial Receipt for Documents 9 Nov 1983Official Receipt for Documents 15 Sep 1981Correspondence concerning location of Church Registers 1944 – 46 (5 pages)Correspondence concerning records of Crediton UDC 1979 (10 pages)Catalogue of Crediton Manor Office Documents heldCorrespondence concerning documents held at Parish Church 1968 (2 pages)Official receipt for Documents 12 Aug 1987

File 2 St. Boniface Preparatory SchoolSchool Prospecti (3) (all undated)Articles of Association 12 Oct 1945Photo of St Boniface School c1948-9 notes by Carole VincentPhoto of St Boniface School pupils and staff 1955

File 3 Bricknells Stores (Crediton) LtdArticles of Association 24 Feb 1959

File 4 Proposed Bacon FactoryRegister of Applications 1924Prospectus (5 copies)Correspondence concerning winding up of projectWinding up accountsAppeal to local farmers to support the factory

File 5 Crediton Urban District CouncilNewspaper articles about dismissal of employee 26 Jly 1955

File 6 Crediton Urban District CouncilAgenda for first AGM 1895Supplemental Agenda 16 Apr 1895Appointment of William Body Berry as overseer 2 Mar 1904CUDC Standing Orders (undated)

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File 7 Crediton Home GuardLetter form Public Record Office about Crediton Records 17 Mar 1998Correspondence about records held at Public Record OfficeThree group photos (no names or date)

File 8 Taxation Records (Gone to Exeter)

File 9 Crediton Urban District Council development plansBarnfield Development (3 copies)Winswood DevelopmentContract for building 4 houses at Blagdon Place 24 Jun 1935Drawing of road; section of Barnfield estate

File 9a Sandford Tithe ApportionmentLetter concerning Tithe Apportionment 13 Apr 1848Copy of Tithe Map for Sandford VillageTithe assessments Sandford

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File 10 Lords Meadow Industrial Estate(i) Conveyance of Star Orchard, Tolleys 1965

Plan of land on Trading Estate (3 copies)(ii) Letter concerning sale of land to A J Snell

Copy of conveyance of land from Crediton UDC to A J Snell, Kirton Kayaks, 1970Correspondence about sale to A J Snell (25 sheets)Conditions of saleEnquiry form

(iii) Copy of conveyance of land to Devonshire Egg Producers, 1964Papers concerning provision of gas to site (3 sheets)Conditions of saleCorrespondence about Electricity Sub-Station

, 1968-70 (4 sheets)(iv) Copy of conveyance from Crediton UDC to Paul’s Foods Ltd, 1969

Conditions of SalePaul’s & Whites - Staff HandbookPaul’s & Whites - Pension Scheme Booklet

(v) Plans of Trading Estate (7 sheets)(vi) Crediton UDC – Information sheet, 1933-4

Crediton UDC – Information Sheet, 1936-7Correspondence about various sales of land on Trading Estate (50+ sheets)Newspaper article about opening of a Cash & Carry in Crediton, 1972

(vii) Deeds various on Trading Estate(viii) Grant of Easement, South West Gas Board, 1968

Plan of Trading Estate(ix) Various conveyancing papers for Lords Meadow for Snell, Egg packers etc. (x) Various correspondence about Lords Meadow

File 11 Westwood ClosePlan of proposed development (3 copies)Architects drawings (3 copies)Road widening plans for Threshers

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File 12 Missing

File 13 Ford, Enterlake, Woodland Head & Gunstone MillParticulars of Sale, 1902Sale PosterSchedule of Properties with mapFord Estate, sale of trees 1 March 1911 (copy of particulars)

File 14 Benjamin Cornish CleaveVarious accounts referring to NewcombesAccounts for property in TauntonAccounts for Ship Hotel

File 15 Elizabeth IIQueen Elizabeth‘s School Magazine, 1977Silver Jubilee copy of Express & Echo, 1977Booklet Celebrating the Monarchy, 1953Crediton Coronation Celebrations Programme (many copies)Article about National AnthemsCrediton Coronation Committee BadgesCrediton Coronation Committee Fund PostersProgramme for Commemoration Service for George VICoronation arrangements for 1937; map of LondonCoronation, Street TeasCard commemorating The Investiture of the Prince of WalesBooklet: Holy Cross events for Silver Jubilee, 1977Magazine Article: The Royal Palaces of BritainCrediton Coronation Celebrations Fund poster, save Brooke Bond tea packets, Spring 1953

File 16 Devon County Emergency ServiceRadio Communications DetailsTraining Programme, 1971

File 17 Thorverton & RaddonPlan of Raddon Court Farm (4 copies)Plan of Manor of East Raddon, 1847Reference to lands in plan of East Raddon, 1841Plan of Raddon CourtLetter from Devon County Council concerning Raddon Court

File 18 Sport(i) Cricket

Crediton Cricket Club Badge

Kirtonia C.C.badgeLimerick by Hubert BerryPhotographs of Ladies v Gents fancy dress match, July 1934 (4)Photograph of team v Plymouth, 1964Photograph of team at County Ground, ExeterPhotograph of David Tucker & David Shepherd at Centenary MatchPhotograph of float at Crediton Carnival, 1954Photograph of Bill Colley & John Roach, 1955 (2 copies)Annual General Meeting, 1934, Statement of AccountsPhotograph of winners of Sim Cup, 1951Photograph of presentation of Sim Cup, 1956Photograph of team, 1938 (3 copies)Averages, 1956 seasonPress reports, 1955, 1958, 1963 & 1966 seasonsFixture Lists, 1954 & 1962Newspaper report of Crediton win in “Trios Final”Fixture CardPhotographs c.1930 (5)Averages, 1901 seasonCrediton Gazette report: Area Trios champions 1954Heathcoat Cricket Club, Trios competitionLetter from Heathcoats, 1954Letter from Hon. Sec. announcing re-birth of the Cricket ClubSwansea Tourists CC programme, 1901Dinner & Dance ticket, 1964Report on Paris Cricketers visit to DevonLetter concerning John Symes Trust, 3 Dec 1958Letter concerning use and ownership of Exhibition Field, 1999

Cricket scoring books, 1928 – 1935, 5 books ii) Sport

Programme for official opening of Downes Crediton Golf Club, 1976Downes Crediton Golf Club AGM, 1973Article about a proposed Sport’s Hall, Jan 1987Lord’s Meadow Sports Centre –Official OpeningProgramme of events for Crediton Victory Day Sports, 8 Jun 1946Statement concerning the historic use of Exhibition Road field (undated)Letter requesting funding for new mowerProposed Sports Hall – Summary of optionsCrediton RFC fixture list, 1950/1Crediton RFC – invitation to opening of new field Crediton RFC – Annual Dinner Toast List, 1949Photograph of Crediton RFC team, winners of Devon Junior Cup 1946/7Crediton Cricket Club AGM, 1960Crediton RFC – Gala opening of Blagdon Ground

Notice of AGM, 1950Fixture list, 1949/50

Invitation to opening of new clubhouse, 1954Annual Dinner, 1950Death of Charles Haydon – collapsed after match, 22 Apr 1950Tickets for Annual Dinner, 1951 (2)Invitation to opening of new clubhouse, 1965Menu for Annual Dinner, 1955Charity Match, Exeter v Crediton, 1955

Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, 1968Crediton RFC – Crediton v Buckfastleigh, Devon Junior Cup Final, 1947

Reply by D A Grenfell to invitationLaying of foundation stone for new clubhouseToast ListAnnual Dinner, 1948AGM Agenda, 1950

Crediton Arts Club – Membership Card, 1947Devonshire Dumplings CC – List of members, 1939

Fixture List, 1978Crediton RFC – Request for donations towards Charles Haydon’s dependents

(iii)Rules of Crediton Cricket Club, 1921Photograph, Crediton Cricket Club, 1937Downes Crediton Golf Club - 10th Anniversary Programme, 1986Crediton RFC – Programme v St. Ives, 1950Report on Crediton Youth FC visit to USA, 2001Reports form 2 players who visited USACrediton Youth FC – Calendar, 2001

(iv) Proposed Fordton Park & Recreation Ground (plan)Sandford Cricket Club 50th anniversary handbook 1949-1999Crediton United v Bristol City select XI souvenir programme, 1 Aug (c.1970)

(v) Stockleigh Pomeroy cricket club accounts booklet 1909-1922 with receipt from James Trickey, Saddler & Harness Maker, Michelmas 1921 (donated by David Charlesworth)

File 19 Declarations of Office under Income tax ActsMajor J F Shelley, Declaration of Office as Commissioner, 18 Oct 1921T Morcom esq. Declaration of Office as Commissioner 17 Aug 1933Sir W J Ferguson-Davie, Bart, Declaration of Office as Commissioner, 13 Oct 1932

File 20 Sheriffs and Under-Sheriffs of Devon in 19th Century

File 21 Administrative Authorities in the South Molton Division

File 22 Newspaper Articles on Tiverton Castle & St. Peters Church ref. Courtenay family.

File 23 Crediton Urban District Council(i) Agendas & Minutes of Town Council Meetings, 2003-5

Voting Card for RoachCrediton UDC, 1932-3, List of membersLetters to electors 1949 local election (L N Jackson, Fred Madge, J E Taylor, C J Hawkins, Ernest C Hedger, Maurice Webber, W L Thompson, F L Summerwell, Frederick J Welch.)Letter to Arthur King Robinson from South West Branch of Society of Clerks of Urban District Councils, 25 Jly 1968

(ii) Agendas & Minutes of Town Council Meetings Feb – Sep 2005Crediton Town Council – Chairman’s Report 2004/5

(iii) Conveyance of Water Undertaking of Crediton UDC to North Devon Water Board, 6 May 1971

(iv) Air Quality Report 2004/5Minutes of Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations sub-committee 2001/2 & expenditure accountsNewspaper cutting – Crediton UDC Housing Committee future policy, 5 Feb 1952Crediton UDC – Accounts year end 31 Mar 1942

Accounts year end, 31 Mar 1948Accounts year end, 31 Mar 1949Accounts year end, 31 Mar 1951 (also typed under copy)

(v) Crediton UDC – Headed notepaperDraft Deed between Crediton Town Hall Co-owners & The Constitutional Club for lease of part of the building, 3 Aug 1937Crediton Town Council newsletter June 1997, no 2Crediton Town Council newsletter Summer 1998, no 3Crediton Town Council newsletters Summer 2004 to Summer 2010Crediton UDC v H. Elston, 9 May 1928, offences under the meat regulations 1923 (slaughtering pigs on Sunday)UDC councillors outing to visit reservoir at Walson, near Bow, 1925Crediton Town Council minutes of meetings Dec 2004 to June 2005

Minutes of Parish Council’s last meeting, 22 Nov 1943

File 24 Devon & Cornwall Banking CoBlank Cheque (19th Century), The West of England & South Wales District Bank, CreditonFive Cheques dated 1911/2, Fox Fowler & Co Bank, CreditonCheque Boon Stubs, Messrs Milford Snow & Co, City Bank Exeter (19th Century)The Capital Counties Bank share issue 1907 (10 documents)Cheque book, Devon & Cornwall Banking Co. Ltd., 1904Letter from City Bank Exeter, 1 Nov 1880West of England & South Wales Bank share certificate, 23 Apr 1875 (annotated bankrupt)Account book. Major J Fox with Messrs Vivian Kitson & Co., 1833-56

National Provincial and Union Bank of England Ltd cheque book Jan-Mar 1922

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File 25 Conveyance William Trobridge to William Cornish Cleave of property in High Street, 29 Mar 1851

File 26 Proposed Rifle Range at Aller Farm, SandfordSpecification for construction of rifle rangeMap of areaArchitects drawingsPoster for Sale of Aller Farm, 5 Jun 1914 (3 copies)Particulars of sale

File 27 Missing

File 28 Crediton War MemorialCrediton Town & Hamlets War Memorial – Subscription ListNewspaper Article –Who built War Memorial? Apr 2001Programme of official opening of War Memorial, 16 May 1923Programme for Festival of Thanksgiving for Victory, 17 Nov 1946Newspaper Cutting, Survey of Devon War Memorials, 1992Dart & Francis estimate for additional panels listing World War II casualtiesLetter about the unveiling of the names of the casualties of World War IIRe-opening of the refurbished War Memorial, 22 Jly 1996Correspondence about the War Memorial, 1947/8Berry & Vincent estimate for additional panels listing World War II casualtiesNewspaper article about unveiling of refurbished War MemorialArticle about the Crediton Home Service Guild, 1939/53Correspondence relating to carving names on war memorial (2011)

File 29 British Legion(i) Membership card and payment slips, Mrs Motley, 1929/35

Newspaper article about Diamond Jubilee DinnerFramed certificate recognising 60 years of service

(ii) A Countryman’s Shooting Memorandum, 1841Letter about Rifle Range at Aller Farm, 1 Dec 1902Minutes of Yeo Valley Group Meeting 14 Apr 1973Admission Ticket for 75th Anniversary Service at St. Paul’sBritish Legion Annual Report 1955British Legion Annual Report 1956Certificate awarded to the Crediton Branch of the Women’s SectionLetter about Branch Meeting 23 Apr 1979Newspaper Article about Medal Ribbons World War IIProgramme for Official Opening of Clifford Gardens, 8 Jly 1973Annual Dinner 27 Nov 1964Annual Report, 1954Letter concerning donation towards new Crediton Headquarters, 27 May 1948

Letter thanking Crediton Salvage Scheme for donationMiniature (hand held) Union FlagOrder of Service for Diamond Jubilee at St. Peter’s, Exeter, 6 Jun 1981Order of Service for 75th Anniversary Celebrations at St. Paul’s, 1 Oct 1996Photo – Ladies Parade outside West Gate of Parish ChurchPhoto – Ladies Parade in High StreetDevon Small Bore Rifle Association AGM, 31 Mar 1977Correspondence about local Territorial Army’s use of Drill Hall (5 sheets), 1973Photocopied photograph of meeting of British Legion in Crediton Town Hall, some persons identified (date unknown c1950)Letter re branch silver jubilee 23 Sept 1951

File 30 Crediton Urban District CouncilLetter to all Householders about Evacuation Scheme, 1939Booklet about arrangements in Tiverton in case of attack during World War II

File 31 Crediton Urban District Council –Sanctions to LoanSanctions to Loan for Building Purposes 1924-6, (5)

File 32 NewspapersDaily Mail, 17 May 1926 – General StrikeDevon & Exeter Gazette, 20 January 1905, pp5 – 8The Guardian (The Church Newspaper), 9 November 1923

File 33 Land Tax AssessmentsColebrooke, 1911Upton Hellions, 1908-12Crediton, 1908Shobrooke, 1902-11Newton St Cyres, 1903-12Kennerleigh, 1906-12Woolfardisworthy, 1902-12Sandford, 1902-11Redemption of Land Tax for Houses on Bowden Hill, 1825

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File 34 Crediton Improvement ActProceedings for Election of Commissioners, 1837-42Mortgages obtained by Crediton UDC 1897-1904 (14)Plan indicating Line of Curb at St. Lawrence GreenContract for Building a Bridge over the Leat at Fordton, 1837Contract for Widening Back Lane Road, 1836Contract for Fencing Road between East and West Towns, 1836Contract for Masonry on New Road, 1836Abstract of Title to tenements in East Town from 1816Transfer of two Deeds Poll from Messrs Norrish & Mortimer to Holman, 1865Specification for Widening Back Lane, 1836Plan of section of Broad StreetContract for Improvement of Broad Street, 1836Contract for Building Walls in Back Lane, 1837Contract for Building Walls in Mr Hainsworth’s Garden, 1836Contract for Widening and Improving Back Lane, 1836Covenant for Production of Deeds, 1877Schedule of Contracts etc. between Commissioners and UDC, 1877-1908Mortgage between Lloyds Bank and Crediton UDC for £85, 1909Security Book

(i) Conveyance of Land on South Side of Church Yard, 1838(ii) Improvement Commissioners Accounts, 1838-43

Correspondence about Improvement Bond, F J Smale dec’d, 1934 (7 sheets)Indemnity Transferred to Crediton UDC, 1934Letter concerning Purchase of Property near East Town, 1838Correspondence between Commissioners and Charity Commission

About Endowed Schools Act, 1878 (3 letters)(iii) Correspondence between Maj. Venn & Arthur King Robinson, 1953 (2 sheets)(iv) List of Accounts, 1837-1851 (2 copies)(v) Map of Vicarage Grounds including Buildings on North Side of Church Yard(vi) Conveyance documents about Dwellings in East Town (2)(vii) Various paper including Valuations in the Dennis & Yarde Case(viii) Conveyancing document for Four Mills, 1837(ix) Commissioners & Mr Stephen Hatcher contract for making and forming fencing

for new road between East and West town of Crediton (photocopy 22/12/1836)

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File 34a Crediton Improvement ActLetter of receipt from Elizabeth DaveyOfficial Receipts, 1900 (8)List of Documents Held (out of date)Improvement Commissioners Election Proceedings 1838, 1843-46, 1848Accounts 1837/8, 1844-60Contracts with Crediton UDC, 1898-1907Conveyance between C Hamlin & A E Mounsdon of property in High St (1906)

(i) Papers concerning Valuation of Land belonging to Messrs Dennis & Yarde(ii) Abstract of Title to various properties in East Town & Bowden Hill(iii) Contracts between Crediton UDC and various builders(iv) Case between Miss Francis & Commissioners

concerning an obstruction to the High St(v) Crediton Improvement Rate Books, 1848, 1851, 1862

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File 35 Crediton Salvage SchemeCorrespondence Various

File 36 Crediton Joint Cemetery BoardCheque BookNewspaper Article – Consecration of new land at Cemetery, 1996Correspondence about a proposed Church Hall, 1984Certificate of Purchase of burial site at cemetery by S B Francis, 1938

(i) Poster showing Charges for Internments, 11 Sep 1942Certificate of Charges for Internments, 14 Sep 1942Regulations Governing Crediton Joint Cemetery Board, 16 Apr 1936 (2)Amendment to Constitution, 27 May 1938 (3 copies)

(ii) Photo – Consecration Service, 4 Dec 1924?Contract with Berry & Vincent to take down Chapel at Thorverton

and rebuild at Cemetery, 1924Plans of Chapel, 1924Table of Fees, 1967 (2)Table of Fees, 1953Minutes of Meeting of Cemetery Committee, 17 Jan 1920Table of Fees 1942Table of Fees 1948

(iii) Chapel of St John the Baptist formerly at Thorverton. Exeter Diocesan Architectural & Archaeological Soc transactions 1937

File 37 Sandford ChurchProbate of the Will of Rev’d Hugh Bent, 1836Magazine “The Sandford Crossing”, 1999Notes on the Election of the Vicar of Sandford, 1883Receipt from Sandford PCC, 1944Application for the Benefice of Sandford from Rev’d Blagdon Gamlen, 1961Sandford Parish Magazine, 1888 & 1889Friends of Sandford & Upton Hellions Church Minutes, 1952/3Parish Magazine “The Sandford Crossing”, Jan/Feb 1983Selection of Candidate for the benefice of Sandford, 1951

File 38 Crediton Public Rooms/Town Hall(i) Tickets for Boxing Tournament, 1Nov 1947

Programme for Boxing Tournament (3 copies)Programme for Trades Exhibition, 1947Programme for Trades Exhibition, 1948Programme for “Barnet’s Folly” a play by Jan Stewer, 1945

(ii) Correspondence concerning Shares in Town Hall, 1944Agenda for Meeting of Co-owners, 1941Abstract of the Will of Lewis Perkins, 1944

Compensation (Defence) Act 1939, Application Forms (3)Agendas for Management Committee (4), 1930Pencil Notes on 1937 MeetingAccounts, 1938-41Invoices & Correspondence Various, 1939-41Envelope containing invoice

(iii) Building Plans (undated, but pre-alterations)(iv) Notice of AGM, 1937

Extract from Trust Deed, 1893“Welcome Home Supper”, 5 Jan 1946 (Copy)Minutes of Tax Commissioners Meeting at Devon and Exeter Institution, 1989Correspondence between British Legion & Symes Robinson, 1963Correspondence between British Legion & Symes Robinson, 1965Crediton British Legion Purchase of Town Hall, 1951Confirmation of booking for Pantomime, 1938Contract between Samuel Gimblett & Public Rooms Company, 1885Notice of EGM, 1892Share transfer document between Herbert Helmore & Frederick Authers, 1944Abstract of Title to Town Hall, 1948Mortgage Certificate, British Legion to Halifax Building Society, 1948Correspondence about conveyancing of Town Hall from British Legions to

Moores, 1962Terms and Conditions of Music & Dancing Licence (6 copies)Correspondence from County Librarian about payment of Rates, 1960Application for Mortgage (blank form)Letter from Constitutional Club concerning Tenancy, 1921Letter from Ernest Jackson & Co, 1963Letter from Body Son & Fleury about payment of account, 1963Conveyance of Share in Town Hall, Messrs Snow & Ellis to

James Wellington, 1889Agreement concerning “Drangway” between Public Rooms Company &

S Gimblett, 1884 Agreement concerning “Drangway” between John Couldridge &

Public Rooms Committee, 1852(v) Plan of Side Elevation of Building, 1892

Floor Plans for Building, 1892(vi) News from The Old Town Hall, 2002

Correspondence with the Town Hamlets Council, 1922S C Norrish, Town Hall Share Indemnity, 1923Courier Article about Town SquareAbstract of Title of Margaret Smith to a share in the Town Hall, 1903Lease of part of Town Hall to Crediton Constitutional Club, 1923Conveyance of Share from W H Snow to Lewis Perkins, 1906Supplemental Lease, Town Hall Co-owners to

Crediton Constitutional Club, (2 copies), 1925Fire Insurance Document, 1937

Plate Glass Insurance Document, 1893Notice of AGM (2 copies), 1937Conveyance of Share between Mrs M J Smith and Lewis Perkins, 1903Notice of Sale of Public Rooms by AuctionBooking by “The Original Lyntons”Booking by “Jack E Brenner”, 1937Brief History of Crediton Public RoomsCapital Accounts, (late 19th century)Letter from Alfred Edwards concerning Public Rooms, 1866Share Certificate, Frederick AuthersLetter to Lewis Perkins concerning Shares. 1923Letter about Home Service Guild, 1946Site Plans & ElevationDetails of Co-owners & Contractors, 1894

(vii) Notice of Second AGM of Management Committee, 1858Credit Notes from Messrs Lee, Wreford & Lee, (4)

(viii) Card from Exe Valley Electric Co. concerning Meter Change, 1939Electricity Bill, 1938Bills from Dart & Francis for Repair Work (2), 1938Solicitor’s Bill, John Symes, 1938Electricity Bills, 1938 &39Water Rates, 1938 & 39Insurance Bill, 1938Land Tax, 1938Gas Bill from Crediton Gas Company, 1939Bill from Oscar Venn for Lamps, 1939Bill from Phillips & Co for Stationery, 1939Notice of AGM, 1938Notice of AGM, 1939 (2)Notice of AGM, 1936Accounts for y/e 30/06/1938 (4)Accounts for y/e 30/06/1939Banks Statement from Lloyds Bank, 1938/9Lease by Town Hall Co-owners to Crediton Constitutional Club, 1923Notice of winding up of old company and forming of new, 1892

(ix) Newspaper Article – Improving Exeter Road, 2001Floor Plans & Elevations of Building, 2002[List of Precentors, Chaplains & Vicars of Crediton Parish Church] moved to file 361Letter to members of Crediton Development Trust, 2001Letter from Heritage Lottery Fund concerning Grant Application (undated)Notice of Crediton Area Development Trust AGM, 2000Minutes of Trust Meeting, 14 Oct 1999Minutes of Trust Meeting, 26 Jly 2000Preliminary Estimate of cost of conversion (2 sheets), 1999Public Consultation Documents, 1998

Business Plan (19 pages), 1999Minutes of Trust meeting, 15 Sep 1999ICOM Community Business Model – RulesMinutes of Trust meeting & associated papers, 2 Sep 1999Letter from Community Council of Devon concerning Town Hall Trust, 1999Agenda & Report of Open Meeting, 9 Dec 1998Minutes of Trust Steering Committee, 27 Oct 1998Letter about proposals for Town Hall, August 1998 (2 pages)Minutes of meeting, 30 Jun 1998Draft Press Release, August 1998Initial proposals for refurbishment (undated)Structure of Crediton Development TrustAgenda for Steering Committee meetingMinutes of Trust meeting 27 Sep 2000Agenda for Trust meeting, 15 Sep 1999Copy of Certificate of Incorporation of a Private Limited CompanyDevonshire Heartland –Statement of Accounts, 22 Mar 1999Map of Mid-Devon Parishes

(x) Correspondence between Town hall Co-owners & Crediton Constitutional Clubconcerning purchase of property, 1948/9

Newspaper item – Notice of Sale of Town Hall, 11 Sep 1962Abstract of Title of Town Hall, 1895 – 1948

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File 38 -2 Crediton Public Rooms/Town Hall

(xi) Town Hall memoriesAbstract of Deeds of Settlement, 1851Outline History, 1850-1854List of Legal DocumentsShare Certificate – James Wentworth BullerRequest for booking from “Ocean & Overland”, 1866Copy of ticket for Annual Tradesman’s BallNotice of Special Meeting Various documents forming a History of the Building

(xii) Bills and Invoices various for 1936/7Electricity Bill, 1939Gas Bill, 1939Correspondence with Performing Rights Society, 19595Particulars of Building for sale (2 copies)Copy of conveyance of part of Town Hall to Constitutional Club, 1948Correspondence about possible sale of building by British Legion, 1958/9Draft Sale Advert for placement in local newspapersNotice of winding up of old company and formation of new, 1892Draft Deed of Appointment (2 copies), 1948Handwritten Deed of Appointment, 1948Documents concerning proposed sale, 1948Rating and Valuation of Building, 1937Newspaper Article – Refurbishment of Town Hall, 27 Aug 1999Particulars of Sale (handwritten & undated)Correspondence concerning sale of building, 1962Decision of Charity Commission concerning Town Hall, 1949Invoice from Tiverton Gazette, 1962Notice of EGM to be held on 12 Jun 1948Correspondence concerning proposed sale of property, 1948/9Notice of EGM, 29 Aug 1958Halifax Building Society leaflet, 1947Endorsement of Mortgage of 1894, 1948

(xiii) Letting Book, 1907 – 1917(xiv) Newspaper Article about re-opening of Town Hall, 2005

Newspaper Article about proposed refurbishment, 2003Newspaper Article about proposed heritage Centre, 1997Letter to members of Crediton Area Development TrustMinutes of Trust meetings March to May 2000Minutes of Heritage Centre Committee meeting 14 April 1998Minutes of Trust meetings April 1998 – December 1999Notice of AGM of Boniface Link Association

(xv) Crediton Public Rooms Company minute book 1837-1866(xvi) Old Town Hall plans for alterations 2004(xvii) Various newspaper cutting re opening Town Hall

Newspaper cutting, Crediton Courier 9/5/95 Old CreditonNewspaper cutting, Crediton Courier 17/2/2003 Opening Up TH

(xviii) Plans of proposed alterations to TH(xix) OTH Public Consultation papers 7-11 Sept 1998(xx) Memories of Old Town Hall by Don Stone, ex scout leader (sept 1998)(xxi) Minute book of Public Rooms April 1866 to Oct 1892(xxii) Notes on early history of Town Hall

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File 39 Facsimile of Proclamation of Edward VIII

File 40 Bishop Wilfred Westall – Bishop of CreditonProgramme for Memorial Eucharist for Wilfred Westall, 1982Newspaper Article concerning death of Wilfred Westall, 1982Presentation of a Lino-cut on his retirement, 1974

File 41 Pretty Gardens (now The Beehive)Correspondence concerning sale of the property, 1955

File 42 Income Tax SchedulesFor Kennerleigh, Sandford & Woolfardisworthy, 1899-1902

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File 43 Missing

File 44 Income Tax SchedulesCheriton Fitzpaine, Poughill & Stockleigh English, 1904-06Upton Hellions, 1904-09Cheriton Fitzpaine, 1899-1902Newton St. Cyres, 1903-10Kennerleigh, Sandford etc., 1903/10

File 45 Land Tax ExemptionsCheriton Fitzpaine, 1799-1848Colebrooke, 1799-1891Crediton, 1799-1888Kennerley (sic), 1804-1869Morchard Bishop, 1799-1864Newton St. Cyres, 1799-1880Poughill, 1799-1807Stockleigh English, 1799-1806Sandford, 1799-1896Shobrooke, 1799-1855Stockley (sic) Pomeroy, Wholly redeemedUpton Hellions, 1799Woolfardisworthy, 1799-1873

File 46 Tithe RedemptionsCertificate of Redemption, 1935Tithe Redemption Commission Document, 1937Instructions to Collectors concerning St. Thomas (5 sheets & map), 1938Crediton Church value of Tithes for parishes of Crediton, Sandford and Exminster from 1880 (dated 1899)

File 47 Hippisley (later Shelley) EstatesRental Book, 1869-1883

File 47(a) Survey of the Lands of Richard Hippisley Tuckfield Esq., 1819

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File 48 Tithe Apportionment ChargesCrediton Tithe Apportionment Book (filed above Box 13)Photographs of the Town Tithe Apportionment MapEnvelope containing various notes & correspondence about Tithes, 1880-1930Circulars about Land Tax (2), 1813

File 49 St. Thomas Tithe Apportionment & Poor Rate, 1838

File 50 Income tax AssessmentsKennerleigh, Sandford & Woolfardisworthy, 1903-11Cheriton Fitzpaine, 1903-11Shobrooke & Stockleigh Pomeroy, 1904-11Upton Hellions, 1906/7Newton St. Cyres, 1905-11

File 51 Income Tax AssessmentsKennerleigh etc., 1903-11Crediton, 1907-09Newton St. Cyres, 1903-10Shobrooke & Stockleigh Pomeroy, 1903-12Cheriton Fitzpaine, Poughill & Stockleigh English, 1902-14

File 52 Crediton Poor Rate Book, 1838Notes on poor law in Crediton from Mr NorrishParish Poor Law Records in Devon booklet Oct 1984

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File 53 Missing

File 54 Invoices & Accounts –Local TradersAccount for the Disposal of the goods of the late Elizabeth Kelland, 1838Account from Devon & Somerset Stores, Taunton, 1903Account Book of Capt. L Cann, 1903/4Estimate for Painting & Repairs to Blackhayes, 1914Invoices & Accounts various, from local traders, c1890-1910Headed paper Adams of Crediton 119-121 High St

File 55 Pocket Game RegistersPocket Game Register, 1897/8Pocket Game Register, 1898-1901Pocket Game Register, 1909/10Licence to deal in Game, M J Bishop, 1903

File 56 Ship & Property in SwanseaBill of Sale of the Ship “Standard Bearer”, 1871Lease of property in Swansea, 1829Mortgage of property in Swansea, 1855Mortgage of property in Swansea, 1871

File 57 RailwaysNewspaper Article – Okehampton Rail Initiative, 1997Southern Railway goods ticket, 1947North Devon Railway & Dock Co. –Title to land at Halwill, 1852London & SW Railway – Altered Tithe Apportionment. 1874Correspondence about Tithe Apportionment, 1905/6North Devon Railway Co. – Declaration by James Lee

concerning land at Yeoford, 1852Correspondence concerning shares in LMS Railway Co held by

G W Jackson deceased, 1941Invitation to attend naming of engine “Crediton”, 1948Liquidation of shares in the Buenos Ayres Railway Co., 1948Letters concerning shares in Railway Cos. held by Church Governors, 1908Courier article about 150th anniversary celebrations at Crediton, 2001Conveyance of land in Crediton to North Devon Railway & Dock Co., 1852North Devon Railway Co. – Declaration by Francis Lee of land

at Stockey Down, 1850North Devon Railway Co. – Requisition of Abstract of Title, 1852Courier Article about Photographic Exhibition at Station Tea Rooms, 2002Eastern & Midland Railway share issue document, 1889Tithe rent charge for Parks & Kersford, 1905Midland & South Western Junction Railway share issue, 1897

North Devon Railway Co. – Requisition of Title for Pidsley, 1852Eastern & Midland Railway circular to debenture holders, 1889Leaflet on “West Country Class” locomotivesPhotograph of locomotive “Crediton”North Devon Railway Co. – Altered Tithe ApportionmentCorrespondence about Tithe Apportionments, 1905North Devon Railway Co.- Requisition of Title of “Pidsley”Southern Railway goods ticket and invoiceNorth Devon Rail Users Group leafletNorth Devon Rail Users Group Magazine Issue 27 Autumn 2007Rail fares & timetable, 1994Extract of letter about Tithes on land belonging to General Buller, 1902Exe Valley Railway Act (Copy), 1874High Court decision on case between Church Governors and

London & SW Railway Co., 1890SW Railway Magazine article about Yeoford Station, 1920Tarka Line leaflet, 2001Wessex Trains leaflet, 2001Notes by Arthur King Robinson on events in Crediton, 2001Notes on building of North Devon Line by great grandfather of Lorna Garnett-Orme, 1 March 1986Photocopy of a Programme of a special Trade Excursion to London Sept. 29th 1937 Summary timeline of railway events between 2nd March 1863 and 1st April 1994

File 57(a) RailwaysPrint of locomotive “Crediton”Newspaper article about naming of locomotive “Crediton”, 1948Newspaper picture of naming of locomotive “Crediton”, 1948Newspaper clipping: Death of John Banks, late Station Master of Crediton Station. Crediton Courier Sept 26th 1914Miscellaneous collection of 3 newspaper cuttings: (1) copy of Mid-Devon Advertiser dated 24th May 1969 (2) cutting from Western Morning News dated 27th May 1968 “Rail Closure Protest” in Sourton (3) undated clipping of book review “Kennet & Avon Canal” by Kenneth ClewAdvertisement for a talk on “Tarka Line”Station Tea Rooms brochure, c2000Letter from London & SW Railway, 1870“Tarka Line” brochure(Unknown) book extract (possibly published circa 1977) outlining history of Crediton StationGreetings card: Crossing at Crediton by Philip D Hawkins FGRA

File 58 SubpoenasSummons to attend County Gaol in case against Charles Davey, 1880Summons to attend Quarter Sessions in trial of William Noon, 1887

File 59 Crediton Gas CompanyPhotograph – Crediton Gas Board ?Agreement as to light between Crediton Gas Co. & L B Gamlin Esq., 1906Account & receipt for Gas for Town Hall, 1939Letter from “Umpire” concerning dispute between Crediton Gas Co.

& Crediton UDC, 1929Correspondence concerning payment of divivends, 1950Letter from Transco concerning improvements inMill St, 1999Collecting Card for the Memorial of the Coronation at Crediton, 1911

File 60 Lease for 1 year of land on Bowden Hill between Christopher Lee & Edward Whitefield, 1696

File 61 Items relating to CAHMS(i) Crediton Gazette Article relating to opening of Downes 13/5/2003

Order of Service for funeral of Leslie Charles Ashplant 20/6/2005Mary Frances Blamey 24/11/2004Ronald Henry Hamlin 16/4/2004Mary Lee 11/11/2002Richard Marshall Perkins 13/4/2001James Douglas Johnson 19/12/2001Norman & Jean Meadows 19/12/2000Lorna Mary Lovett Campbell 28/9/1999Ken Stoneman 14/7/1999Leonard Vosper Searle 11/10/1997Thomas John Stapleton 24/10/1997Joan Sedgwick 17/7/1997

(ii) Marriage of Gillian Madelaine Sherren to Thomas Howard Philcox, 10/6/1965Thanksgiving for the life of Millicent Buller MBE 1/9/2001Funeral of Charles Rodd 20/10/1982Order of Service for funeral of John Edwards Jones 14/04/2012Service of Thanksgiving for Charles John Hawkins 08/04/1998Memorial Service for Lily Orian Parsons 29/6/1977Order of Service for Thanksgiving for Victory (5 copies) 8/6/1946Newspaper article on Golden Wedding of Bill & Jean SimsNewspaper article on Golden Wedding of Len & Mary BoddyWestern Morning News – Announcement of the death of George VI, 13/2/1952Gazette article on funeral of Ethel Mary Ash 17/4/1984Gazette article on death of King George VI 12/2/1952In memoriam for Walter Smith-Dorian (Vicar of Crediton) 19/12/1924In memoriam cards – 19th Century (5)Wedding of Diane Teele(?) & Norman May 13/10/1951

Funeral of Edward Arnold Law 20/6/1972Wedding of Arthur Patrick Ferguson-Davie & Iris Dawn Cobb 8/12/1949Wedding 7/10/1946Invitation to wedding of Iris Buller 8/12/1949Express & Echo article of death of Lt-Col. Billy Wheeler 28/1/1992Courier article on death of Frances Moorcroft

Poster advertising Exhibition of Waterloo to the Great War at Downes 20th May to 3rd June 1985 Handwritten précis of a talk by Dr. Todd Gray on “Elizabethan Devon” (undated) Typed description of the history of “Cromwell’s Cutting”, dated July 16, 2004 Handwritten précis of talk by Colin Gale, “Heraldry with Humour” (undated) Devon Archaeological Society Field Guide no. 7,”The Drizzlecombe Rows” Report on a lecture given by Dr Todd Gray, undated

Article about Cromwell’s Cutting, 2004Report of a lecture on Heraldry given by Colin Gale,

File 62 Rent Book for Lipson Road, Plymouth

File 63 Devon Emergency VolunteersTraining BookletInvitation to attend meeting 12/11/1969Letter from Chairman of Civil Defence Committee 31/1/1968Conditions of Service, 1968Instruction Notes – Planning for Peacetime Emergencies 1/10/1968Notice of committee meeting 29/8/1968

File 64 BanksDeposit Account Book – National Provincial Bank, 1958Application for post of Treasurer of Crediton Church Corporation, 1881Cheque Book – National Provincial Bank, 19th CenturyCheques for Fox Fowler Bank (5), 1892-1909Newspaper Article about sale of Georgian Bank Notes, 29/9/1994Express & Echo article on Crediton Banks 19/8/1987Letter form Exeter Bank, 1900

File 65 Missing

Box 14

File 66 Removed to photo collection

File 67 Pictures of Urban District Council PollsPhoto – Declaration of Poll 2/4/1946Photo – Presentation of Chain of Office to Richard Roach (4) 1947

File 68 Devon Instruments LtdNotice and minutes of AGMs, 1958-60Correspondence concerning shares in the company (2), 13/4/1948AGM 1956Articles of Association, 16/11/1948

File 69 Bond for quiet enjoyment of premises in Spinning Path & Dean St, 1829

File 70 Crediton ScoutsOrder of Service commemorating 75 years of Scouting, 17/10/1982Crediton Scouting Jamboree Souvenir Handbook, 1980Scouts Souvenir Handbook & Pass for Camp Visit dated 1980 plus newspaper cutting with letter regarding Crediton jamboree from Ethie M RichardsInvitation to attend reception for Jamboree, 3/8/1980Correspondence requesting garage space at Newcombes, 1/7/1968Letter about hire of a “suit of armour”, 11/4/60Correspondence about St. Boniface celebrations, 1980Newspaper clipping 17th October 1914 regarding appointment of Assistant Scout Master, Mr Snelgrove in absence of A J HarveyOpening of commemoration garden in 1957 Peoples Park

File 71 City of Exeter Restaurant Company Prospectus, 1902

File 72 St. BonifaceBoniface of Crediton leaflet, 1999Crediton Town Trail leaflet, 2002Newspaper Article on St. Boniface anniversary, 2004Courier Article on St. Boniface celebrations 1955 to 2004Guide Book to St. Boniface KnowleCrediton Guide, c1955Order of Service for visit of Archbishop of Canterbury, 1955Leaflet giving details of books on St. Boniface, c1980Leaflet on Benedictine Nuns at MinsterTime line of St. Boniface events in CreditonSt. Boniface celebrations in Exeter, 1978Programme of events to celebrate 400th Anniversary of Grammar School, 1947St. Boniface Handbook (3), c1980Circular letter from ministers about 1980 celebrations, 1979

Programme of events for 1980 celebrations1st Day Commemorative Cover for 1980 St Boniface celebrationsOrder of Service for Festival Service, 5/6/1980Order of Service for Inaugural Service of Dedication, 30/11/1979Souvenir Programme – Son et Lumiere, 1972Draft programme for visit of Princess Alexandra, 5/6/1980Typed programme & other papers relating to the visit of Princess Margaret & husband Mr Anthony Armstrong-Jones to Crediton on 24th July 1960Assorted papers & letters relating to Society of St Boniface dated 1962-1980Newspaper cutting from Mid Devon Express & Star 26th December 1967 re patenting of St Boniface’s name for certain cultural eventsNewspaper cutting from Western Morning News, November 19th 1999 – council to register name of St BonifaceMiscellaneous photographs & clippings of the St Boniface Society circa 1960s-1970sPhotographs of Well, Newcombes Meadow and proposed statue, undatedPhotocopy of German newspaper photograph of tree-planting in Crediton churchyard, December 1971

File 73 Missing

File 74 Devon Pack Freeze Ltd.Articles of Association (2 copies), 20/2/1948Application for permission to develop land, 20/9/1950Resume of early history of factoryShare certificate – Arthur King RobinsonSite plan, 9/9/1950Certificate of Incorporation (framed), 20/2/1948Notes on the history of Davon Pack Freeze (established in 1947) by Michael R Lee. Also postscript by Sue Brown.Undated type-written article on outputs of Devon Pack Freeze Ltd

File 75 Great Gutton Farm, Shobrooke, details

File 76 Crediton Social & Sports ClubsLetter and membership card for Crediton District Constitutional Club, 1891Rule Book – Loyal Pride of Crediton Lodge of Odd Fellows, 1908Downes Crediton Golf Club 10th Anniversary - menu card & toast list, 1986Newspaper article – Shobrooke Park is not for golf, (undated, c1970)Downes Crediton Golf Club – 10th Anniversary ProgrammeCrediton Working Mens Club – Agreement for services of caretaker, 1907

- Bond returned by liquidation July 1880

(i) Crediton & District Golf Club – Agreement with shareholders, 30,11,1923Notice of AGM, 1949Notice of AGM 1950

Income and expenditure account, 1950History of Crediton & District Golf Club

(ii) Outline history of Crediton Post Offices & Post Masters (1861-1935) by John Heal dated 2nd April 2008Crediton Post Office coach outing c1954 photo with everyone named.

File 77 Non-Conformist ChurchesBooklet – Centenary of Crediton Methodist Church (2 copies), 1991Newspaper article on musical evening held at Methodist Church, 16/10/2000Crediton Methodist Church – Centenary Harvest Festival, 1992Crediton Methodist Church – Centenary booklet, by Sidney Dixon, photographs by Ken Saunders published Phillips, 1992

Newspaper article titled visit your local churches, 16/10/2000Order of Service for the induction of Gordon Ford as pastor of

Crediton Congregational Church,12/7/1944Crediton Congregational Church – Rules (undated)Unknown book extract on the history of the Congregational Church in Crediton possibly by C White (cwhite9384@tesco.net)Newspaper cutting from Crediton Courier 2nd July 2005 relating to the clean-up of the church yard

Crediton Evangelical Church –Plans for a new Church, 2002

File 78 Crediton Western Hospital(i) Outline planning permission documents, 1989

Technical report, 1989Newspaper article on proposed hostel for homeless familiesMap of the area including Western HospitalPlanning documents concerning change of use, 1989Map showing south side of hospital sitePlans of proposed development (6 copies)Invoice for repair of copy of Boorts FasciculusMorum, 1960

(ii) Friends of Crediton Hospital AGM, 2005Leaflet for management of Voluntary OrganisationsLetter from National Federation of Housing Associations, 1980Estate Agents advert for Western HospitalNewspaper Article “A bigger Crediton Hospital soon”, 12/3/1990

Opposition to Town Square, 25/10/1989Reorganisation of Health Authority, 6/11/1989Western Lodge Hospital, 7/8/1989Affordable housing for young people, 7/6/1989

Homeless people in Crediton, 20/5/1989New homes in Cornwall, 5/8/1989

Correspondence about foreign currency loans to Newcombes Housing Association, 1989

Newspaper Article Flats for the jobless, 2/7/1989Homelessness in Devon, 14/7/1989Building of new homes“Hold-ups for homes”“Buy as you rent homes scheme”, 121/5/1989Donation to Killerton House, 19/7/1989

Newcombes Housing Association –letter concerning meeting, 19/6/1989Correspondence about removing “Crediton Clinic” from Newcombes, 1988Correspondence about Western Hospital site, 1989

Box 15

File 79 Crediton Schools(i) Dunn & Thomas School

Seal of the Crediton School Board, 1874Letter about scholars chosen for the Thomas foundation, 1886Correspondence about “Red Guide” entry for Crediton, 1962Reserved seat for the opening of Shelley School, 16/10/1962Declaration of Trust on the Richard Thomas Foundation, 1864Copy of the Will of Samuel Dunn, 1794Draft of proposed scheme for Dunn & Thomas Foundation, c1916Scheme for Dunn & Thomas Foundation sealed, 1916Extract from Church Governors minutes, 10/7/1945Correspondence about Dunn & Thomas Foundation, 1950sCorrespondence about Dunn & Thomas Foundation, 1980sCorrespondence about Dunn & Thomas Foundation, 1991Declaration of Trust concerning the Thomas Foundation, 1864Correspondence about the Dunn & Thomas Scheme, 1915/6Dunn & Thomas Charity Account Book, 1891-1973Applications for Dunn’s Scholarships, 1880sCorrespondence about Dunn & Thomas Scholarships, 1959Correspondence about Scholarship for Adrian Dyer, 1955Instructions to Counsel about Mr Thomas’ Gift, 1864Declaration of Trust by Governors, 1864Correspondence about Crediton Charities, 1930sCrediton Almsmen and Almswomen, 1948Correspondence concerning the Dunscombe Charity, 1949List of Cleave’s (Town) Almsmen (undated)

(ii) Shelley SchoolClosure of Crediton Preparatory School, c2000Programme for official opening of Shelley School (3), 1962 (3 copies)Correspondence about a proposed new Secondary Modern School, 1955

(iii) Mrs Hippisley-TuckfieldBrochure about the West of England School for the Deaf, 1996

(iv) Landscore SchoolPlans of new school (4 copies), 1971Proposals for a comprehensive school in Crediton, 1967Leaflet about the new Landscore site (undated)Appointment of female cleaner, 1937Details of governor appointments, 1986Tender for new drainage, 1977Correspondence about the opening of the new school, 1974/5List of governors, 1986Details of governors, 1983Leaflet – Charging for school activities, c1990Report on Landscore School (undated)

Correspondence variousChurch Workers Institute trust document, 1988Endowment governors & Charity representatives, 1983

School’s farewell to a teacher Express & Echo July 14, 1970 Landscore School newspaper cuttings, dated circa 1970, donated by Mrs Homeshaw on October 6, 2010, about cramped teaching conditions (v) Queen Elizabeth grammar School prospectus, c1900(vi) Various Schools

Invitation to the opening of Shelley SchoolThe Education Service in Devon: A Report & Plan, 1945Newspaper article on QE 400th Anniversary Celebrations, 1947Programme for “Much Ado About Nothing” at QES, 1959

(vii) Church Governors & The Blue Coat SchoolAffidavit of Mr T E Smith, 1838

(vii) No file(ix) Shobrooke School

Newspaper article on Sir Edward de la Billiere(x) Haywards School

Appointment of caretaker, 1942Agreement between Allotment Holders & Haywards Charity, 1910Appointment of part-time caretakers, 1941Certificates of success in examinations by teachers, 1893Appointment of caretaker for the Domestic Science Centre, 1942Minutes of Governors meeting, 15/5/1989Precis of conveyances, 1856

Letter proposing a change of site of Haywards School, dated July 14, 1856Judgement by Chancellor Kindersley on Haywards Charity Scheme for the Management of Hayward Charity, 1854Part Judgement of HM Attorney General in the case of the Hayward Charity

Draft scheme regulating the foundation of the school, 1935 (xi) St. Boniface Preparatory School

Balance Sheet, 1948Notice of General Meeting, 1949Notice of 10th AGM, 1955Balance Sheet, 1957Notice of 9th AGM, 1954Letter to shareholders, 1957Share certificate, 1946

(xii) Draft letter concerning Charles Luxton(xiii) Receipt for salary by Norman Mabley, 1907(xiv) Dunn & Thomas School Dunn Foundation School, photocopy of Prospectus, dated c.1889

Promissary note H J Webber for the sum of £50, 1905

Advertisement for teachers at Dunn & Thomas School (undated)Dunn & Thomas correspondence, 1969Dunn & Thomas correspondence, 1968

(xv) Dunn & Thomas correspondence, 1970(xvi) Receipt for Elizabeth Tuckfield Gift, 1960(xvii) Rules Concerning Elementary Schools

Letter to Public Record Office, Kew, 1993Endowed School Act – Crediton Corporation Trust, 1880Notices from Education Department, 1894Rules for Drawing in Elementary Day Schools, 1896Crediton Grammar School – Report of Board of Education, 1901

Alterations to the scheme for regulation of QEGS, 1910

Manchester Guardian, July 12, 1947 – “A School Democracy, where the boys make and enforce the Rules”

(xviii) No file(xix) List of school trustees, 1898(xx) Receipts various, 1880(xxi) Letter concerning proposed visit of Margaret Thatcher, 1970(xxii) Education Act 1944 – development(xxiii) Letter re Shelley School 25 Sept 1967(xxiv) Haywards Education Foundation – various papers 1930s(xxv) Haywards Educational Trust(xxvi) Haywards School House tenancy 1930s(xxvii) Haywards proposed enlargement 1889-91 Charity Commission papers(xxviii) Haywards & Landscore schools improvements 1969-70(xxix) Haywards Primary School account for uniform from Stoyle & Mann Crediton(xxx) Haywards Charity 28 July 1914 Duties on Land Values(xxxi) Programme of Pictures of Crediton shown in Haywards School Hall 24/4/1968 Newspaper cutting, E&E April 13, 2002, about Ray Ellis and his memories of Haywards and Shelley Schools (with accompanying letter from A. K-R)

Education in Crediton 1500-1780 by Sally Beament, 1984 (OU dissertation)Affidavit of Mr Smith in support of the facts as to the Penton debt (re United Church School and Blue Coat School) 1840Document re Hayward’s Charity 15 June 1856 Between James Madge and James Wentworth Buller and othersCrediton’s New School – newspaper article and illustration of opening of Girls High School. Plus copies of various photos.Photocopy of newspaper article about the opening of Girls High School, undatedNewspaper article Gazette 18 June 1974 Linocut picture of Creedy House by Arthur Homeshaw presented to retiring Bishop of CreditonArthur Homeshaw list of Lino cut prints 1960’s – 1970’s

“Janet’s Journal” by E.S.Harry (headmistress of Haywards Girls School) Published by George Allen & Unwin 1953 Photocopy of Nativity group of girls of Haywards before they moved to the new buildings, c.1937, (given by Miss Margaret Ash)

Crediton Charity School description, dated December 20, 1711 QE music teacher Miss W. Fearer or Feurer

(xxxii) Schooldays and Yesterdays, a history of Bow Primary School, Box 16

File 80 Empty

File 81 St. Lawrence Green AreaLeaflet about St. Lawrence chapel, 2006Epitome of Title to St. Lawrence Green Car Park, 1949

Photocopy of Blessing of new organ in St Lawrence Chapel by Rev. J.A.Durling (QES) Chaplain with the Bishop of Crediton, dedicated to the deceased son of the Headmaster of QE (1910-1940) Photocopy of unveiling of second World War memorial in the Chapel, by Bishop Westall and ?W.E.Jackson

File 82 Earl of Devon’s Estate Act (Teignmouth), 1884

File 83 FloodingNewspaper Article about Lynmouth Flooding Disaster, 1992Copies of photographs of Fordton flooding, 1960Letter thanking RNAS Yeovilton for assistance at Fordton, 1960Notices asking for donations for flood relief, 1950

W.M.N. newspaper, dated June 23, 1961 for Honour for Devon’s Flood Heroes Newspaper Article on floods, 2000

File 84 ApprenticeshipsConveyance of property in East Town, 1803Conveyance of property in East Town, 1803Apprenticeship indenture of Charles Dent to William Dart, 1869Apprenticeship indenture of Grace Gribble to Thomas Lee, 1825

File 85 London Gazette Advert – Vacancy for Income Tax Commissioners, 1931

File 86 Tiverton Canal Map

File 87 Register of Stores licensed to Sell Fireworks

File 88 Crediton WaterLetter concerning Mains Improvement Project, 1999Newspaper “Water Level”, 2001Copies of photographs taken at WaldenLetter concerning the Alexandra Road reservoir, 2004Three photographs of meetings at WaldenMinutes of North Devon Water Board Works Committee, 1966Schedule of deeds held by North Devon Water Board (2 copies)Agreement as to Right of Way at Westwood, 1953Agreement as to Right of Way at Denbury Farm, 1938Agreement for water supply at Backs Barn (2 copies), 1932

Contract for constructing a reservoir at Stoneypark, 1930Contract for constructing a reservoir at George Hill (2 copies), 1933Copy of a Bill to constitute the North Devon Water Board, 1944Plan of Walden Water Works site, 1922Invoices for photographsCorrespondence about the Meldon Reservoir Order, 1967Minutes of meeting held at Okehampton Borough Council (2 copies), 1963Proposal to amalgamate Okehampton Borough supply with NDWB, 1963Notes about Crediton water supply, 1963Letter concerning regrouping of water undertakings, 1963Meetings of Crediton Water & Sewerage Committee, 1965Minutes of North Devon Water Board meetings, 1965/6Report on Crediton Urban District Council water undertaking, c1960Visit to Ministry of Housing & Local Government, 1963Plans of Pump house at George Hill (2 copies)Copy of newspaper article about discovery of reservoir under High Street, 1973Conveyance of water undertakings from Crediton UDC to NDWB, 1971Bow water supply, Western Morning News 20/5/1997

File 89 CreedyNewspaper articles – Farewell to Sir Patrick Ferguson-Davie (2 copies), 1974Newspaper article about thefts from Devon properties including Creedy Park, 16 Dec 2003

File 90 Cash Journal of F E Smith, Solicitor, 1862-65

Box 17

File 91 Commissioners of Land & Assessed TaxLetter Book – Carbon copies of letters, 1898-1915Letter Book – Carbon copies of letters, 1849-1898Solicitors Account Book, 1901-1916

Box 18

File 92 Tithes(i) Minutes of meetings of landowners

Altered Tithe Apportionment, Barnfield, 1922Cultivation of Land Order, Crediton Hamlets, 1946Cultivation of Land Order, Northlew, 1945Cultivation of Land Order, Crediton Hamlets, 1946Meeting of landowners concerning Tithe communtation, 1838

(ii) Attorney General v Crediton – Arrears of tithes (draft), 1850/2Correspondence concerning Tithes at Exeter St. Thomas, 1937Opinion of Mr W R Sheldon regarding Tithe Rent charges, 1921

(iii) Tithe Rentcharge (about 60 pages) possibly 1935(iv) Minutes of meeting about mapping of the Parish, 1838

Comments on Tithe Act of 1936Notice served on Mr Tanner inn Attorney General v Church Governors, 1847Note re. Tithe Apportionment, undated

File 93 War Damage – Cost of RepairsRecord of war damages buildings in Crediton (50+ forms), 1942Certificate of Exemption for Richard Borne, 1916Letter concerning the use of the Town Hall as a Military Store, 1940

Box 19

File 94 Tithe Rent ChargeRent Charge Book, 1919-1928Select Committee Report on Tithe Rent Charges (2 copies), 1881

File 95 Rupert Brooke at CreditonRupert Brooke and Crediton part reprinted from Express and Echo. Ref to Penton House and Colonel Montague

File 96 War Memories & Correspondence(i) “Oh What a Lovely War” by Dick Perkins

Western Morning News obituary to Richard Marshall (Dick) Perkins (2),Dads Army Souvenir leaflet

(ii) Map of British Trenches, 1916Map of Northern France (Dieppe), 1916OS Map of South West England, Military Edition, 1939

(iii) Christmas Card from “The Front”, 1916Receipts (French) for money received at the front (5), 1916Membership Card – “League of National Safety”Identity Card – National Registration Act, 1915Rations LeafletRation Book, 1918Ration Paper, 1918Emergency Ticket for Butter & Margarine, 1917Crediton Rural District Council – Letter from Food Control Office, 1918Invitation to Peace Celebration luncheon, 1919

Details of Crediton men who fought at Waterloo

File 97 Article on Ernest BevinThe Life and Times of Ernest Bevin notes from talk by Andrew Thorpe to CAHMS 14/3/2011

A blue plaque for Ernie Bevin, unveiling, year unknown

File 98 Landmark Information GroupLandmark Brochure and newspaper cuttings

File 99 Crediton Urban District CouncilResult of Poll, 1946Annual Accounts, 1981/2

Letter, dated 28th Feb 1905, re-Sanitary inspection work for Mr. Birmingham

Box 20

File 100 ProbatesProbate of the Will of William Buttress, 1820Probate of the Will of James Lee, 1813

File 101 Crediton Town SealParish Magazine article on “The Seals of Crediton”, 1909Correspondence concerning the Town Seal and the Town Crier’s Bell, 1983Handpainted copy of the Arms of Crediton (AKR says from the Manor House strong room of John Symes about 1900).

File 102 Golden Joy(i) Conveyances 1732-1836 (Details in file)(ii) Conveyance - John Yarde & Rev’d Jonas Dennis to Francis Cross, 1817

Conveyance – Hayward’s Trustees to Benjamin Cleave, 1857Conveyance - Elizabeth Tuckfield to Samuel Browne of land in

The Manor of Gunstone, 1797Conveyance – Samuel Brown to Benjamin Cleave of Rudgeway Field, 1818Conveyance – John Tuckfield to Samuel Mare of Rudgeway, 1756Conveyance – R. Hippisley-Tuckfield to Francis Cross of Rudgeway, 1820Conveyance – R. Hippisley-Tuckfield to John Walker of Rudgeway, 1822Conveyance - Elizabeth Tuckfield to Samuel Browne of Rudgeway, 1798

File 103 John Cleave (Devon) Ltd.(i) Memorandum concerning payment of fees, 1887

Conveyance –Twyford Toffee Ltd. to John Cleave (Devon) Ltd., 1936Correspondence concerning payment of 10/- p.a. to Church Governors, 1956

(ii) Note of receipt of £2 from Benjamin Cleave, 1834

File 104 Zeal MonachorumImage and details of Heron Court, 1999Estate Agents details of Reeve Castle, 1986

File 105 Brochure – Crediton Porcelain, 2003

File 106 Tithe Act 1891 relating to George Wreford Sept 1891 re Lower Oldaborough, Lower Shobrooke and Endifiels and part of BurrowBill of costs for tithes 1856 employment of an agent (Crediton)

File 107 The Affair of the Crediton Barns (2 copies), 1549Call for memorial for barns of Kirton. Express & Echo Feb 7 1997

File 107(a) Tithes Payable on Backs Barn, 1925

File 108 Phoenix Fire Office Insurance Document for “The Mount”, 1897

1920 advert for Sun Fire Office and article on Sun fire mark in Plymouth from Western Morning News 15/9/1968

File 109 Spence CombeHistory of Spence Combe and its resident families, 1976Prideaux family historyPrideaux Place near Padstow

File 110 Birdishill & RedhillAbstract of Title to Birdishill from 1616Abstract of Title to Red Hill & Bisgoods Corner from 1799

Box 21

File 111 Palace Cottage particulars of Sale, 1904

File 112 Missing

File 113 Crediton Improvement ActCopy of the Act, 1836Deed Poll to secure £100 (Cancelled), 1839Notice for removal of posts in front of Union Inn, 1837Abstract of Title to property in East Town, 1818Abstract of Title to 4 cottages in the Church Yard, 1836Abstract of Title to The Prince Frederick Inn, 1836Abstract of Title to cottages, gardens & premises in East Town, 1735Abstract of Title to The Prince Frederick Inn, 1785Abstract of Title to 5 cottages in the Church Yard, 1836Abstract of Title to a dwelling house in East Town, 1818Abstract of Title to a dwelling house in East Town, 1818Abstract of Title to The Prince Frederick Inn, 1785Abstract of Title to a plot of land near Mr Ley’s meadow, 1718

File 114 Smith, Symes & Smith , Correspondence

File 115 Major VennWestern Times article on the revision of “Crediton History”, 15/2/1957Letter from Major Venn concerning “St. David’s” in Crediton, 1949Letter from Major Venn requesting access to Norden’s Terrar, 1949Letter from Major Venn concerning his findings from the Terrar, 1949Correspondence about the possible publication of Venn’s History, 1996Venn family history, (undated)Carbon copy of a letter (illegible)Reminiscences of Ernest Vigers born 1911, 1994 (2 copies)

File 116 Famous People of Crediton (empty)

File 117 CourtsLetter concerning Ordnance Surveyors, 1880Correspondence about Magistrates Courts, 1880Summons to attend the Assizes, 1894Blank Form – sentence to birching, 1880Judgement in a case of debt, 1904

File 118 North Devon Water BoardList of Capital Schemes, 1996

File 119 Crediton Fee Farm RentsList of Fee Farm Rents belonging to Mrs Smith, 1886Correspondence about rents due on Mrs Hunt’s Estate, 1881/2Letter concerning a mortgage from Atlas Insurance Office, 1832Draft Compensation Agreement for extinguishment of Fee Farm Rent, 1934Vesting Declaration in respect of Fee Farm Rents, c1930Compensation agreement for extinguishment of Fee Farm Rents

on part Furze’s, 1930Compensation agreement on Glen Farm, 1933Compensation agreement on land at Union Terrace, 1934Vesting Declaration in respect of Fee Farm Rents, 1925Fee Farm Rent Book, 1875Fee Farm Rents due, 1858Abstract of Title to Fee Farm Rents from 1886 (2), 1934Compensation Agreement – John Symes to Mrs Cleave (2), 1935Correspondence concerning extinguishment of Fee Farm Rents, 1938Letter from J Symes on redemption of Fee Farm Rents, 1934Compensation agreement John Synes to Church Governors, 1934

File 120 Housing Benefit, 1987

File 121 Crediton Council Reception FundDevon & Exeter Savings Bank Book (3), 1975Correspondence regarding Reception Fund, 1975Devonshire Association Crediton Branch, D & E Savings Bank books, 1969Letter from Trustee Savings Bank regarding the account, 1978Letter concerning the account, 1980

File 122 Press CuttingsArticle on Domesday Book exhibition (undated)Tarka Line Brochure, 1991Mid Devon District Council brochure (undated)Lewtrenchard Manor brochure, 1992Mid Devon District Council leaflet on “The Community Charge”, 1992/3Wayside Inns brochure, 1990Article on St. Pancras Church, Widecombe, 1992Greetings Card from NewarkLeaflet on St. Mary the Virgin Church, Bratton ClovellyCorrespondence concerning Clinton Devon Estates, 1992Article about Tidwell House, Budleigh SaltertonLeaflet about Rosemoor Garden, 1992Leaflet about Frithelstock Parish ChurchThe Good Room Guide, 1989Leaflet on walks in SandfordLeaflet on Tintagel Castle, 1992Leaflet on Frithelstock Priory

Leaflet on business tenancies, 1987Leaflet on Quince Honey Farm, 1992Leaflet on the Church of St. Mary, Childwick GreenWestcountry Studies Library leafletLeaflet, “Devon’s Best Attractions”, 1992Leaflet, a short history of St. John the Baptist Church, KeynshamLeaflet about Plymouth Dome, 1991Article on a walk on Dartmoor, 1992Article on Stonehenge, 1990Western Morning News, 26/9/1992, p7Article on Hatherleigh Church, 1992Article on Chittlehampton Church, 1992Article on Shipton Hall, Shropshire, 1992Article on the tragic death of a train driver, 1992Article on Ivor Thorning, former bodyguard to Prince Phillip, 1992Article on John Hooker, Exeter Historian, 2004

File 123 Ernest Jackson & CoHistory of Ernest Jackson & Co. (3)Letter from Gladys Jackson to Mrs Discombe, 1946Correspondence with Geof Jackson of Western Australia re family history, 2000“A few points to flesh out the Jackson story”, 1998

File 124 Rev’d John RudallLetter from Major Venn concerning Rev’d Rudall, 1955

File 125 DartmoorPostcard – Chalk Farm Hotel, Willingdon, 1951Postcard – Edgehill, Bovey Tracey, 1927Postcard – Shaptor Church

File 126 Copies of Whites directories (now in library)Copies of directory (not dated)Copy of Kelly’s directory (not dated after 1897)Copy of Barnes Crediton Directory 1928Copy of Kelly’s Directory, 1893

File 127 Land Tax Commissioners Book, 1906-1929

File 128 Bankruptcy Act Form

File 129 Petrol RationingCorrespondence and Rationing Forms, 1947Petrol for the Sports Field, 1946Notes concerning the Petroleum Board, Bristol (undated)Letter from Urban & Rural District Councils about Civil Defence, 1958

Programme for a play called “The Evacuees”, 1984

File 130 National SavingsLeaflet on Society & Club AccountsLetter concerning the withdrawal of 7th issue certificates, 1947Identity Card – J Buchanan, 1940

File 131 Political Parties(i) Conservative Club

Canvassing material for Angela Browning MP (2), 2005Canvassing material for Liberal Democrats, 2005Circular letter from Angela Browning MP (undated)Canvassing material from David NationLocal election material for David Nation & Nick WayPolling Card, 2001Conservative Newsletter, 2004Legal opinion on the charitable status of Conservative Clubs, 1948Rules of Crediton District Conservative Club 1987Crediton Constitutional Club 1903

(ii) Liberal ClubLiberal Democrat newsletter, c2000European Election canvassing material, 2004(Labour, Green, Conservative, Countryside, Liberal Democrats, UKIP)Liberal Democrat canvassing material for North Devon Constituency, 2004Conservative Party NewsletterLiberal Democrat Newsletters (2), 2001?“Focus”, Liberal Democrat newsletter (6)Poster for Poultry Bingo (undated)Notes on history of the Liberal Club

(iii) Political Party AdvertisingUKIP, “Keep the Pound” leaflet, 1999“Focus”, Liberal Democrat newsletter (12)“The Devon Challenger”, Liberal Democrat newsletter“Devon Rivers Gazette”Crediton and District Conservative Club Annual Dinner menu & toast list, 1964“Crediton First” Conservative newsletter (2), 2003European Election canvassing leaflets, 1999Notice of Constitutional Club AGM, 1946 & 1949Notice of Conservative Club AGM, 1962Petition, Crediton Against MastsLocal Election canvassing leaflet for Charles Haydon, 1999“Focus”, Liberal Democrat newsletter (2), 2003

(iv) Political literature (various leaflets etc)

Box 22

File 132 Extracts from Old BooksSome notes on the Eveleigh Familys (3)Records of the Church & Parish of Crediton (Photocopy)Newspaper Article – Robert Buller a Canadian DoctorNewspaper Article – “Buller & the Boers”The Church & Domesday Manors of ShobrookeA brief History of Downes by Rosemary Parker, 1988

File 133 National Flood & Tempest Distress FundLeaflet for National Flood & Tempest Distress FundNewspaper Article – Freak Storms in Crediton, 1950

File 134 Crediton Probus ClubNewspaper Article on Probus Club Meeting, 2000

File 135 Missing

File 136 ElectricityExe Valley Electricity Co. Ltd. – Wayleave AgreementCrediton Electricity – Special Order (3)Correspondence & Accounts of Exe Valley Electricity Co. Ltd., 1930sSouth Western Electricity Board – Wayleave PaymentsMap showing routes of electricity lines (2)Correspondence about the electricity sub-station in Parliament St, 1950sCorrespondence concerning a lease in Parliament St., 1942Lease for transformer in Parliament St., 1932Supplementary Lease on Parliament St., 1942Conveyance of land at Lord’s Meadow, 1967Supplementary lease on Parliament St., 1954Site plan for sub-station at Lord’s Meadow, 1967Plan indicating electricity services at Bristow’s Factory, 1962Correspondence concerning a sub-station at Lord’s Meadow, 1968Extract of OS Map for North Creedy & Dowrich

File 137 Town Traders AccountsW. Grove – Pastry Cook & Confectioner, 1905John Mann – Grocer, Draper, Milliner etc., 1905Helmore’s, c1900Thorne & Stone – Painters & Decorators, 1904W. Harris – Bread & Biscuit maker, 1905Chas. Heath – Builder & Contractor (includes correspondence), 1905John Mann, Milliner, draper and grocer 125-6 High St. Account 1936List of 15 bakers in Crediton from Kelly’s directory 1856 (at time of bread riots) Copies of business adverts

Rodd Building Contractors, historyLocation of shops (handwritten)Copy of photograph of Cleaves at trade fairS Spear, picture manufacturers (picture label)JW Denner, house furnisher & picture frame maker (picture label)Wenmouth Radio invoice 2003Bricknells stores Crediton, memo and articles of assn., 1959W Grove pastrycook and confectioner invoice 1905Durant & Sons seed growers, North Tawton invoice April 30 1907James Wright, smith, machinist of agricultural implements, Sandford, invoice 1896R Wright, agricultural implement manufacturer, Sandford, invoice Dec 1879Copies of various advertisements, pictures of shops etcCharles Brook, Fordton, wool and seed merchant, invoice 1896Venns, TV and electrics, invoice 1985 x2Cardboard advert for Malt Crunch bread, from Mitchells bakeryCardboard advert for hot buttered toast, from Mitchells bakeryC Rodd & Sons, letter 2000 re closure and retirement of principalsObituary notice of John B. Lee, June 27 1914Mitchell & Sons bakers account book for Mrs Muller 1968Memo from Martlore Printers & Designers, 18 High Street, CreditonSymes Robinson & Lee blank headed invoiceSymes Robinson Solicitors receipt book 1939-41

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File 138 The Big FreezeCourier Article on Snow & Floods, March 1978Western Times & Gazette articles, 24/2/1978Western Morning News articles, 22/2/1978

File 139 European Commission Decision on Management of European Social Fund.

File 140 Devon County Council Social Services Organisation, 1971

File 141 Extract from the Will of Edward Whitefield, 1774

File 142 Old Library TicketsLibrary Ticket, pre-computerisation, 1993Library Ticket for loan of Gramophone Records, 1993Leaflet – Charges for Library Services, 1999

File 143 Crediton Home Service Victory FundCorrespondence about the construction of a shelter at The War Memorial, 1950s

File 144 Creedy ParkMap of the Park including a number of Lots for Sale by Auction

File 145 Clifford GardensOfficial opening of the flats, 1973Collectors Certificate for the Poppy Appeal

File 146 Milk FactoryCorrespondence about the development of “Ribena”, 1995Request for payment of Head Rent, 1961Papers concerning rent sue from Express Dairies, 1960sLetter concerning the Assistant Clergy Fund, 1967Correspondence concerning access to the Lord’s Meadow Creamery site, 1971History of Milk Marketing Board 1965-2000 by Jimmy Wills b 1945

The Story of Ambrosia (in plastic envelope)

File 147 Specification of Sanatorium at Crediton, 1896

File 148 Political ObituariesSir Peter Mills, 1993Viscount Lambert, 1989Sir Peter Mills 1921-1993 dedication of plaque, order of service

File 149 Bickleigh (Newspaper Article)

File 150 Civil DefenceDevon County Council Civil Defence Division – Membership CardHome Office Civil Defence Manual, 1950Handbook – Military Support in Civil Defence, 1958Handbook – Civil Defence: Exercises & Studies, 1953

File 151 Todd’sNewspaper article on closing of Todd’s, 1993Receipt from closing down sale, 1993Todd’s invoice undated

File 152 YeofordTracing of Hill EstateDrawing of South Front of Hill Farm HousePlan of Higher BerryPhotograph of snow covered lorry in Yeoford, 1963Yeoford Saw Mills – Headed notepaperWedding Photograph of Marjorie & Richard PerkinsPhoto of Dennis Fowles at Oldmixon Mill (laer installed at Yeoford Saw Mills)Display Materials for Yeoford Saw MillsBooklet – Yeoford School 1787 – 1988 By H A Cleave (photocopy)Photograph of Richard PerkinsSchedule of Tithe numbersPoster for Yeoford Saw MillsTracing of land near Gunstone & FolleyTracing of land at Gosslands in CreditonTracing of Hill Estate, Yeoford

File 153 SewerageCrediton UDC Sewerage Committee, Surveyors Report, 1969Crediton UDC Sewerage Committee Minutes, 18/6/1968Staff wages at Sewerage Disposal Works, 31/3/1970Agenda for meeting of Sewerage Committee, undatedMenu & Toast List for luncheon on inauguration of new works, 4/6/1967Invitation to attend inauguration of new worksCrediton UDC booklet on Sewerage Disposal at Crediton, 4/6/1969Leaflet on Crediton Re-sewerage scheme, Phases 2 & 3, July 1990Correspondence concerning the re-sewerage scheme at Church Lane

& Church St., 1990

File 154 PosburyBooklet about Mother Teresa of Posbury, 1980A History of Devonshire – PosburyThe Posbury Estate – Sale by Auction, 1940

File 155 Spruce ParkDeclaration concerning ownership & Rights of access to Spruce Park, 1991Architect’s drawing of houses 21-24 Spruce Park

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File 156 Town & Country Planning Act 1947Leaflet for Age Concern Crediton, 1998Dept. of the Environment Circular – Housing Act 1974The Housing Corporation Circular, 1/75, 1975The Housing Corporation Practice Circular, 1/75, 1975Planning Permission for the erection of a Public Shelter in Union Rd, 1952Application Form for “Determination of Development Charge”Central Land Board claim form and correspondence, 1951/2

File 157 The ChantryLease from 12 Governors to Rev’d H J Hodgson (2 copies), 1913

File 158 Cartoon – Kirton Annual Election, 1896/7

File 159 Community Council of DevonVillage Hall/Community Centre Grants, 1988

File 160 empty

File 161 (a) Photographs & PostcardsPostcard of Lanteglos ChurchPostcard of St. Enedor ChurchPostcard of Luxulyan ChurchPostcard of the New River, Broxbourne, Herts.Postcard of FelphamPostcard of St. Sennan ChurchPostcard of Hennock ChurchPostcard of Felpham Church & Lych GatePostcard of Sennan CovePostcard of Breage Side, PortlevenPostcard of Porthleven, Harbour & Look-out. (Frith)Postcard – Rough Weather at PorrthlevenPostcard of Porthleven “Off to the Fishing Ground”

File 161 (b) William Hector – PhotographerWestern Times article on Hector, 11/3/1960

File 161 (c) Francis Frith information

File 162 Broadclose Cottage, Western RoadSale by Auction of furniture & effects (2 copies), 1930Acknowledgement of right to production of Deeds for Levetts Orchard &

Victoria Cottages.

File 163 Campaign for the Heart of CreditonMinutes of a meeting held at Crediton Leisure Centre, 1992

` Minutes and correcspondence, 1989/90

File 164 Crediton’s Underground PassgesExtracts from Devon & Cornwall Notes & QueriesNotes on Old Crediton – Col. L A D MontagueCrediton Underground Passages – Col L A D Montague

File 165 Obituary to Bertram Authers, Photographer, 1906-65

File 166 Famous Crediton PeopleErnest Bevin’s home marked with a plaque, 7/5/2002Article on Ernest Bevin by Jack Osborne, 1995The Indian Army & Chandre BoreSebastian Westcott organist at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 1994Photograph of Ann & Edith Down, 1919Certificate of attendance at Hookway School – Stanley Boddy, 1907

File 167 Parks EstateOS Map of Parks Estate, post 1923Correspondence about redemption of Tithe Annuities, 1962

File 168(a) Copplestone CrossCorrespondence on the history of the Cross

File 168(b) Copplestone ParishCopplestone Ecclesiastical Boundaries Commission papers, 1957/8Agreement for renting land around Copplestone Barton (2), 1923Invitation to attend unveiling of plaque in Copplestone, 2001

File 169 Ann ReedCorrespondence about the birth of John Reed

at Crediton Union Workhouse in 1870, 1951

File 170 Crediton Local Traders AdvertisingCrediton traders Advertising Leaflet, 1997Brochure about “new” Somerfield foodstore, 1999Crediton “Local Shopping” Brochure, 1994W Grove & Son bakers and confectioners, 7 High St, paper carrier bag

File 171 Correspondence about Shobrooke Tithes

File 172 Crediton Town BandExtract from The Courier – History of the Town Band, 1975Photograph of the Town Band outside the King’s Arms

Correspondence concerning the Band Master, 1934/5Farewell Concert for Oranje & Bonifatius Ensemble, 1994Courier Article on the return of the “Old Drum”, undatedBrochure on the Christmas Concert, 2003Newspaper article 28 May 2001 re Town Band in 1957Crediton Town Band in 1922 article

Poster advertising concert at Town Hall (undated)

File 173 ClockmakersAlphabetical list of Crediton Clockmakers, undatedExtract from Devon Clocks & Clockmakers by Clive Ponsford, undatedAlphabetical list of Devon Clockmakers, 1962Watch & Clockmakers in Kelly’s Directory of 1883

File 174 TelegramsConsent to Works in Park Road, 1954Hotel Booking for Symes, 1889To Thomas & Jennings, 1887To Smith, Solicitor, Crediton, 1927To Symes at The Grand Hotel, Charing Cross, 1887To Symes concerning a Governors Meeting, undated

From the Queen to the Staff & Pupils of QES, sent June 11, 1977, thanking them for their message on the event of Her Majesty’s Silver Jubilee

File 175 Devon HeritageLeaflet for the “Armada” National Maritime Museum, 1988Leaflet about the Plymouth Armada Party, 1988Leaflet about “Shamrock” the last Tamar Sailing BargeWestern Morning News article about the obelisk commemorating

William of Orange landing at Brixham, 1988Leaflet on Exeter 300 – Anglo Dutch celebrations, 1988Leaflet – 300 years of Anglo Dutch friendship, 1988Leaflet – Devon Heritage 88 (2), 1988The Hereditary Sheriffs of Devon article (re Matilda de Avranches)

File 176 Venn Farm, Sandford (Snows)OS Map of Venn Farm, Creedy Estate (2)Conveyance of land from Ferguson-Davie to

Messrs Munday, Turner, Trick & Snow (4), 1975Correspondence about the above conveyance.

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File 177 Crediton Apportionment (Missing)

File 178 Crediton Redemption Annuities (Missing)

File 179 Exeter CathedralProgramme for Service attended by H M Judges, 4974Express & Echo Article on the retirement of Bishop Wilfred Westall, 1974Newspaper photograph of laying of stones for the new St. James Chapel, 1946.Express & Echo, Nostalgia – Theatre Royal & Cathedral Clock, 2000Order of Service in Commemoration of Queen Victoria, 1901Colour Postcard of Bishop’s Palace & South TowerExpress & Echo article on Exeter Deanery, 1994Paper on the Constitution of Exeter Cathedral, c1980Western Morning News Supplement on 800th anniversary of Cathedral, 1933Express & Echo Supplement on Octocentenary of Cathedral, 1933Order of Service for Silver Jubilee Service for Elizabeth II, 1977Ticket for “Grandisson Service”, 1990Article on the Image Screen, (undated0Plan showing Non-conformist Churches in Exeter, 1790-1800Article on the Bishop’s Palace at Bishopsteignton,Express & Echo article on St. Bartholomew’s Yard, 2000Brochure for “Son et Lumiere” at Exeter, 1969Description of the Great West Window, (undated)Booklet See of Exeter 1050-1950 by Rev SC Carpenter late Dean of Exeter

File 180 Old PhotographsWomen in World War IIExpress & Echo article on the repair of the sundial at the Parish Church, 1990Postcard from Bournemouth, 2000Postcard of The Strand, TopshamPostcard of St. Catherine’s St., ExeterPhotograph of “Gifty” Steer, c1940

File 181 Berry & VincentArticle on the strengthening of Thorverton Bridge, (undated)Article on Crediton showing Berry & Vincent works, (undated)Letter from Exeter Civic Society re St David’s ChurchBooklet re Berry & Vincent 1770-1970 plus other historyAbstract of title re St Martins, Crediton

File 182 Guardians of the Poor (empty)

File 183 Sale Brochure for “Part of Lower Hollacombe”, 1904

File 184 Manors of DevonSale of the Lordships of Littleham & West Putford

File 185 Miscellaneous EstatesJames W Roberts – deceasedMiss M A Dawton – Release of residuary estate, 1888Miss K F Dawton - Release of residuary estate, 1887Miss E Dawton - Release of residuary estate, 1890

File 186 WinswoodList of documents & indentures relating to Winswood, 1642 to 1873Documents relating to Winswood 1642-1873

File 187 Local Transport InformationLeaflet on Crediton Ring & Ride, 1994Leaflet on “The Tarka Line”, 2000Leaflet on Park & Ride from Crediton to Exeter, 1990Leaflet on the Crediton Town Bus Route, 1985Highway code x2, drivers handbook for 30cwt lorry and how a car works (early 20th century) Crediton Town Bus tickets (x4)

File 188 Horse & Jockey CottagesLetter from Samuel Brown to Benjamin Cleave

about The Crediton Improvement Act, 1835Assessment of Tax on Jockey Cottage on the death of Samuel Brown, 1859

File 189 Mrs Symes, housekeeping accounts, 1867 & 1873

File 190 Rose Cottage B;agdonAgreement as to Right of Light

File 191 Appointment of a Guardian to Charles Passmore Perkins

File 192 Abraham Cann of Coleford, Champion Wrestler, C18

File 193 Mortgage Bond, William Wellacott to Thomas Partridge, 1813

File 194 Agreement for occupation of land at Crediton Station by F Authers, 1934

File 195 Surrender & Grant of land at Bishops Tawton, 1857

File 196 Sale by Auction of “Dippy Docky” (near Threshers) Crediton

File 197 West Wyke, South TawtonConveyance, Pauline Wickman to Trevor Williams, 1982Conveyance, Pauline Wickman to K Oakes & Miss A D Zick, 1982

File 198 Gothic Cottage(i) Invoice for blinds from Alfred Budge, 1887?

Tenancy agreement Alfred Budge to CHamlin(ii) Copies of deed to Gothic Cottage

Letter to C Sutton, 2000Will of Miss Fanny Searle, 1898Conveyance Alfred Budge to Charles Hamlin,1890Abstract of Title dating from 1847, 1890Inland Revenue form, duty on sale of property, 1868Extract of Indenture between Samuel Haydon & Edward Mogridge, 1838Supplementary Abstract of Title from 1835, 1838Bond between William Searle and James Bucknell, 1816Marriage Settlement – William Searle to Mary Roberts, 1816

File 199 Antenuptial Contract – Victor Browne & Susannah Pook, 1890

File 200 Example of Exeter Bomb Damage

File 201 Declaration by Miss L B Norrish of Paignton, 1946

File 202 Crediton Green, (empty)‘Was once a rubbish tip’ newspaper article

File 203 Broad ClosePoster – Sale by Auction of Broadclose, Western Road (2), 1930Prospectus for Sale by Auction of Broadclose, 1905Conveyance Crediton Exhibition Foundation to Devon County Council, 1945

File 204 Norden Terrier, Place NamesList of modern names of 5 sites shown on TerrarJohn Norden 1548-1625? Typed info sheet

File 205(a) J Sprague, Boot & Shoe Manufacturer, ExeterInvoice to Mrs Goldsmith, Crediton for ladies casual shoes

File 205(b) John Curtis, Marriage SettlementIndenture (badly damaged)

File 206 Tiverton Museum

Leaflet for Tiverton Museum, (undated)Leaflet for Tiverton Museum of Devon Life, (undated)

File 207 Insurance Document, 1815

File 208 Oath of Identity – Ann Goss, 1817

File 209 Register of Electors, 1976-7Crediton (East), Crediton (West), Chawleigh, Woofardisworthy, Cheriton Bishop, Crediton Hamlets, Bow, Brushford, Coldridge, Colebrooke, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Clannaborough, Down St. mary, Hittisleigh, Eggesford, Kennerleigh, Lapford, Morchard Bishop, Newton St. Cyres, Nymet Rowland, Poughill, Puddington, Sandford, Shobrooke, Stockleigh English, Stockleigh Pomeroy, Thelbridge, Zeal Monachorum, Washford Pyne.

(b) Register of Electors Feb 1968-1969Crediton Town & Hookway etc

File 210 MiscellaneousWritten Memories (illegible)Receipt for Western Counties Agricultural Co-operative Association, 1903Wage rates for hospital Domestic Staff, (undated)

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File 211 Ancient Order of ForestersInvitation to attend Vale of Creedy Lodge, 1893

File 212 Warren Lane End: Redemption of Land Tax, 1799

File 213 HelmoresLeaflet, The history of Helmores, (undated)Helmores Calendar, 2003Helmores advertisement of auction of 36 High StLetter 1940 re Creedy Nook, Coppice Lane SandfordHelmores 1699-1999 info sheetHelmores advertising folder 2011

File 214 (a) W J Middleweek, 124 High Street, Invoice

(b) Devon County CouncilProgramme of events for Centenary Year, 1989Grant of Supporters & Crest to Devon County Council Coat of Arms, 1962Correspondence about the Pelican Beacon Crossing in Western Road, 1999

File 215 Schedule of Debts at Death (no name), 1857

File 216 Albion Fire & Life OfficeFire Insurance Policy Document, (undated), (fragile)Renewal Certificate on life policy for John Moore, 1813Renewal Certificate on life policy for John Moore, 1815

File 217 Railway Passengers Assurance Co.Life Insurance Policy on Thomas Marles, Mill St., Crediton, 1885

File 218 Halse, BowDeclaration by John Hole, 1879Copy of the Will of Richard Hole, 1829

File 219 Stanbury CourtCorrespondence about ownership of the land, 1971Conveyance Crediton UDC to C Rodd Esq. (2 copies), 1971

File 220 Statement of Salaries of Crediton UDC Staff

File 221 Church Workers Institute Trust (i) Correspondence with Charity Commissioners concerning sale of property, 1935

Correspondence between Symes & H C Onslow, 1925(ii) Appointment of Church Governors as Trustees of

Church Workers Institute, 1954Papers concerning sale of Church Workers Institute and

building of the Boniface Centre, 1988-91Correspondence with Charity Commisssioners, 1991Copy of Indenture of Lease of Land for construction of Church Workers

Institute, 1909Papers concerning the proposed sale of Church Workers Institute, 1984Copy of Trust Deed (blank) for sale of Church Workers Institute, 1988

File 222 Property Auctions(i) Sale by Helmores of various properties in Crediton, 1904

Particulars of Sale by Helmores of Snows, Sandford, 1959(ii) Particulars of Sale of Hollacombe, Crediton, 1922

Poster advertising sale of Broadclose, 1930(iii) Particulars of Sale of Palace Cottage & East Field, 1904

Particulars of Sale of land at Tuckers Meadow, 1918Particulars of Sale of land at Forches, 1918

(iv) Poster advertising sale of Broadclose, 1930Particulars of sSale of a property called Broadclose, 1905Crediton UDC Tenants Rent Card, 1962Particulars of Sale of Tuckers Meadow & Forches, 1918

(v) Particulars of Sale of Northleigh, 1909(vi) Sale of Corn, 1918

Particulars of Sale of part of East Field, 1909(vii) Sale by Husseys of Freehold Estate “Cross & Goldwell, Sandford” (2), 1919

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File 223 Crediton ChartersOpinion on the term “Ecclesiastical Corporation”. 1920Copy of an opinion on The Charter, 1921Courier Article on 450 years of education at Crediton, 1997Extract from Charter of Edward VI (1547)Letter from Arthur King Robinson to Crediton Courier, undatedCopy of the Crediton ChartersWestern Morning News article on the finding of the Crediton Charter, 1963Copy of the 1547 CharterDeclaration on the Title to plot of ground at Crediton, 1855Book containing written transcripts of the Charters in Latin & English

File 224 Colebrooke Parish – A HistoryThe Paschoe Estate, sale by auction October 1950

File 225 Welcombe Farm, Cheriton FitzpaineLetter concerning Tithes, 1943

File 226 NewcombesNewcombes Meadow and White Cottage 1945 particularsSunday Express Article on proposed housing at Newcombes Estate, 1946

File 227 Four MillsConveyance of Water Grist Mills from Elizabeth Williams to George Davy, 1763

File 228 Womens Organisations(i) Townswomens Guild

Membership Card of Crediton Branch of South Huron W. I. (Canada), 1978Order of Service Crediton Mothers Union 90th Anniversary, 1997Photograph of parade in High Street, 1959Extract from Parish Magazine, 1957Notice about the foundation of the Mothers Union in Crediton, 1907List of the Officers of Cadbury Deanery, c1960Report of the first meeting of Crediton Mothers Union, 1907

(ii) Townswomens GuildCourier Article about new Townswomens Guild Banner, undatedCrediton Guides –Presentation of the Baden Powel Trefoil, 2000

File 229 Crediton Operatic & Dramatic SocietyProgramme – Songs from the ShowsSong Sheet No.3Programme for “Kiss Me Kate”, 1998Programme for “Barefoot in the Park”, 1997Programme for “My Fair Lady”, 2005

Programme for “Oklahoma”, 1975Programme for “Orpheus in the Underworld”, 1977Programme for “Ruddigore”, 1974Ticket for a Men of Morchard Concert, 2001Ticket for “A Victorian Evening”, 1995Programme for “Annie Get Your Gun”, 2004Programme for “A Gilbert & Sullivan Evening”, 1995Programme for “Die Fledermaus”, 1979Programme for “Relatively Speaking”, 2002Programme for “Singing in the Rain”, 2002Programme for “Carmen”, 2002Programme for “Mr Buller Remembers”, 1999Programme for “MacBeth”, 1948Queen Elizabeth School Magazine, “The Kyrtonian”, 1961Crediton Arts Club Magazine, Committee Meeting, 1948Crediton Arts Club Programme, “Ambrose Applejohn’s Adventures”, 1948CODS Programme for “A Century of Song”, 2000CODS Programme for “Thank You for the Music”, 2000Leaflet for a play, 1999Invitation to “Party in the Park”, 1999Leaflet –Crediton Community Arts Festival, 1983Programme for QECC “Wild Goose Chase”Programme for a production of “MacBeth”, 1999Programme for Crediton Town Band Spring Concert, 2000CODS Programme for “Friday Night is Music Night” 1995?CODS Programme for “Fiddler on the Roof”, 1999CODS Programme for “Gaslight”, 1994Programme for Shakespeare in the Square, “Henry IV Part 1”, undatedCODS Programme for “Ruddigore”, 1996CODS Programme for “Orpheus in the Underworld”, 1995CODS Programme for “La Belle Helene”, undatedCODS Programme for “How The Other Half Lives”, undatedCODS Programme for “Anybody for Murder”, undatedCODS Programme for “The Gondoliers”, undatedCODS Programme for “The Pirate of Penzance”, undatedCODS Programme for “Merrie England”, 1994CODS Programme for “A September Soiree”, 1990Tickets for “HMS Pinafore”, 1965Music Hall sing-along songsheetKirton Kalls Present – “John Hayward’s Charity”, 1998Today of All Days – review Western Times & Gazette 9 Dec 1983Turnpike Players 1946 forerunners of CODS 6/4/2001 note from John Jones? Programme for Importance of Being Earnest and Hamlet 1946CODS Programme for The Pyjama Game 1988

File 230 Church of the Holy Cross

(i) Poster for “The Archive Show”, undatedForm of Service for the Millenary Celebrations, 1909

(ii) Church Guide Book, 2004Order of Service, Service of Thanksgiving for Victory (8), 1946Newspaper Article on St. Boniface Pageant, 1945Order of Service for the Funeral of Tom Morcom, 1947Order of Service for the Dedication of New Altar Rails (2), 1946Order of Service for the Dedication of New Altar Rails in Lady Chapel, 1946“An Act of Worship for St. Boniface Day”, undatedProgramme for a performance of “Brahms Requiem”, 1948Order of Service for the Scouts Jubilee, 1960Programme for a performance of “Elijah”, undatedProgramme for “Songs of Praise” (2), 1990Programme for Crediton Youth Theatre “Kirton Fayre”, undatedProgramme for the Flower Festival, 2000Article by Jack Osborne “The Pilgrimage … the House of God” (2)Script for “The Witnesses”Letter form Arthur King Robinson about Church History, undatedShort History of Crediton parish Church, 1988Booklet “The Storey of Crediton Parish Church” undatedLeaflet “The Origins of the Sees of Crediton & Exeter”, undatedNewspaper article about The Memorial Chair, 1947Article about the The Governor’s Helmet, undatedTicket for the St. Boniface Society Dinner, 1969Newspaper article about the Consecration of the Bishop of Crediton, 1974“The Bidding Prayer”Leaflet advertising “Son et Lumiere”, 1980Order of Service for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953Photograph of the licensing of Isolde Summers, 2003Courier article about the induction of Nigel Guthrie as Rector, 2002Photograph of Edward VIIIOrder of Service for the Thanksgiving for 25 years of George V, 1935Order of Service for the Memorial Service for William Surtees, 1956Order of Service for 50th Anniversary of Victory in Europe, 1955Order of Service for the institution of Anthony Geering as Rector, 1986Programme for “A Celebration of Church Music”, 1993Leaflet for Easter Services, 2003Leaflet for an appeal for Church Restoration, 1980Additional notes on “Parish Church History” by Rev. Smith-Dorien, c1900

Order of service celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, June 3rd (2), 2012

Laminated newspaper article with photos of Millennary Service, 1909(iii) Letter about the Church Chimes, 1955

Church Guide Book, 1979(iv) “The Origins of the Sees of Crediton & Exeter”(v) Blaenavon Male Voice Choir concert at parish church 18 May 1991

(vi) Crediton Church interior sketched and drawn on stone by William Spreat 1842 from websiteGovernors of Crediton Church rent vouchers etcRent account 1908-1909Rent account 1908Rent account 1907Governors particulars of sale Liverpool St London July 1963Governors, counterpart lease Liverpool St 1889Crediton Parish Church appeal 1980Newspaper article re appeal for church bells Express & Echo 2003Crediton Parish Church Museum, Kirton Past exhibition ?1983Vice Chancellor of England re tithes 1849Friends of Crediton Church 50th anniversary 1937-87Express & Echo 2004 restoration of bellsWestern Morning News 14 April 2004 restoration of bellsFuneral service for Thomas Derwent Davies, priest 2007Extract from Crediton parish magazine 1896 re find of coinsGazette article re Stewardship campaign March 1960The Story of Crediton Parish Church 1940sGovernors re Haywards Charity 1859 (borrowed £2000)Affidavit of John Haywards July 23 1856Exhibition brochure of Ecclesiastical Embroidery June 1984 Document re Poor of Exminster. Case and Opinion of Mr GJ TurnerCrediton Church Charter 1841 (3 documents)Programme of Crediton & District Combined Choirs of Messiah March 1982Church Restoration Appeal – “Made in Crediton”, 1983

(vii) Proposal on repairs to School houses and buildings in East Street c. 1850 Minutes of Restoration Fund Committee 11/11/1975 State of Reredos 1968, letter 1st page Upkeep of church fabric and church repairs account, 1977 Schedule of various trusts where Governors are trustees, 1953 Letter about granite pillars for churchyard entrance from Church Lane, 1971 Sandford with Upton Hellions transfer of right of patronage, 1956(viii) Tithe Rentcharges for Crediton, Sandford and Exminster, 1936 File 231 Crediton By-Pass

Department of the Environment – Structure Plans, 1984Letter from D of e to Mrs D M Allen, 1985Mid Devon Star article about a proposed By-Pass, 1986Courier article on By-Pass “Open Debate”, 2001Correspondence concerning a By-Pass, 1985Devon County Council request for views on the By-PassCorrespondence concerning By-Pass, 1978 – 80Traffic problems on the A377 Planning and Transport Ctee 10/2/1982

File 232 Service – Ambulance, Fire, Police

Memorandum from the Chief Constable about road accident cases, 1971Newspaper article about a new Fire Appliance, undatedArticle and notes by Arthur King Robinson on Fire Fighting in Crediton, 1998Letter from Wallis J Hutchings to J Teale on Devon Constabulary Notepaper,

1947 Letter from F J Steer acknowledging a donation to Crediton Fire Brigade

Benevolent Fund, 1948Courier article on funeral of Leonard Phillips (former fireman) (2), 1998Courier article on access problems to new Fire Station, 2005Newspaper article re firefighting in the past. Express & Echo Sept 18 1959

File 233 National Health Service(i) Doctors

Card of Anne Stobart, Medical HerbalistTicket for Chiddenbrook League of Friends Summer dance (2), undatedCourier article on “Rights of over 60s to Health Care”, 2005Chiddenbrooke Surgery Booklet – “Information for Patients” undatedCourier article on the retirement of Practice Sister Doreen Jones, 2001E&E article on the award of OBE to Dr. D W Markby, 1961

(ii) Chiddenbrooke SurgeryE&E article on Dr L Jackson’s retirement, 1973Chiddenbrooke Surgery League of Friends newsletter, 2004Chiddenbrooke Surgery Booklet, undated

File 234 Devonshire AssociationProgramme for Annual Conference, 2006Invitation to Dinner with Guest Speaker, 1988Courier article on Crediton Branch meeting, 2000Devon History Society programme for summer conference, 1998Devon History Society programme for spring conference, 1998Devon History Society programme for the annual General Meeting, 1998Devon Record Office newsletter, 1999Devonshire Association Newsletter, 1992

File 235 Tiverton District CouncilOrder of service for the inauguration of the new Council

File 236 Chamber of CommerceArticle on the founding of the Chamber of Commerce, 1946Notes on the founding of the Chamber of Commerce, undatedCorrespondence on the founding of the Chamber of Commerce, 1946Annual Dinner Menus and Invitations, 1948-1972Report on the Chamber of Commerce Dinner, 1950Invitation to attend Tiverton Chamber of Commerce Dinner, 1972Correspondence about P B Browne MP, 1959

Leaflet “Crediton & District Shopping Week”, indatedArticle – “Awaken” call to traders, 1949Letter about Annual Dinner, 1966Chamber of Commerce, Crediton 2000, Policy Statement, 2000

File 237 Rotary ClubNewspaper article about a tree planting in Newcombes Meadow, 1981Order of proceedings for the Presentation of Charter to Crediton, 1949

File 238 Mid Devon Council (Crediton Area)Leaflet “Important Information” on recycling, 2005Correspondence concerning proposed cycleways, 1998Correspondence concerning the location of Polling StationsLeaflet – “Community Development & Regeneration” 2004Booklet – “QECC Community Education, 2001/2Christmas Card from Arthur King Robinson, undatedBooklet – “QECC Community Education, 1997/8Leaflet – “Crediton Carers Support”, 1998MDDC Information Booklet, 1999

Maps of buildings within Crediton “Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme”MDDC Crediton Local Plan, Project Report, 1987MDDC Crediton Local Plan, Map of sites with planning permission, 1989Tourism Strategy for Mid Devon, 1990Crediton Conservation Area Appraisal, 2003Crediton Conservation Area map

File 239 Cider FactoryCreedy Valley Cider Co. – Invitation to tour factory & taste produce, 1951Postcard of Kentish OasthousesPostcard of Hop Picking in KentCourier article about Crediton Cider Factory, 1996Cards describing cider making process

File 240 Shobrooke ParkPhotograph of Shobrooke House, c1944E&E article on proposed golf course at Shobrooke Park, 1971Photographs (8) of Shobrooke Park and The Folly

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File 241 Crediton – Items of Local InterestWestern Morning News article on Iron Age Dig on Exmoor, 1998Deed of Covenant to The Church of the Holy Cross, undatedWestern Morning News article on The Bridge Inn, Topsham, 1989Photograph of Mr Jack Taylor inspecting a military band at Newcombes MeadowFox & Hounds Hotel – Plan of Hotel Water RightsLeaflet on Silver Jubilee Celebrations, 1937Poster of a programme for a trade excursion to London, 1937Mid Devon Star article on Crediton businesses, 2001Courier article on the 60th wedding anniversary of Ned & Mary Blamey, 2001Newspaper article on “Speak Your Mind” a BBC programme, 1947Western Morning News of 11th September 1999, pages 23-26Newcombes Charity – A list of recipients of blankets etc., 1883Newspaper article on Crediton in AD 2000, 1970Reminiscences of Ernest Vigers born 1911 (2)Wedding photograph of Leonard & Mary BoddyExpress & Echo photograph of Queen Elizabeth School CCF Cadets, 1947Article on Mary Blamey, age 80, 1993Article on bad behaviour in Parish Church, 1998Article on St. Boniface School, 1989Article on Mrs Emma Mogridge, age 100, 1983Leaflet for a concert in aid of The Devonshire Association, Crediton Branch, 1998Photograph of Crediton British Legion Women’s Section, 1977Article on the opening of a new wing at Crediton HospitalAccount Book of Mr Edward Williams, 1855-72Express & Echo article on Jane Makepeace a local artist, 1990Article on the Golden Wedding of Ivor & Alice Cann, undatedLetter about DowrichProgramme for a concert at Downes, 1978Article, “The Pilgrimage” by Jack OsborneArticle on Pownes House, undatedArticle about Janet Hopper, Carnival Queen, 1988Programme for Silver Jubilee Festivities, 1977Article about an inquiry into the demolition of Tucker’s Malthouse, 1981Article on Crediton Probus Club meetingArticle – “Preserving the Character of Crediton”, 1982Article on the opening of Graphic Electronics factory, undatedLetter from the National Savings Committee, 1941Article on Guy Howard, Ballroom Dancing Teacher, undatedCorrespondence on Court Case, Edwin Lee versus G Gilbert, 1914Photograph of “Ice Hockey” on Shobrooke Park, undatedCourier article on the death of Mr & Mrs Meadows in floods, 2000Courier article on concerns over Punchbowl Tip, 1995Correspondence about Spinning Path, 1987

Newspaper Article – Crediton “The one place to live”, 2003Newspaper Article – “Is there any future in Crediton?” 1962Newspaper Article – “A Devon pedigree as pure as clotted cream, 2002Newspaper Article - “St. Boniface was its famous son”, 1996Devon &n Cornwall Notes and Queries – Notes on Old Crediton, 1940/1Newspaper Article – “Teeming with activity – at a very leisurely pace”, 1960Reminiscences of Mrs Shippey in a letter to Mr Plimsole, 1988Newspaper Photograph of Crediton Volunteers starting for camp, undatedExtract from Buildings of Historic & architectural Interest –

on Crediton Market, 1947Reminiscences of Mr Ralph ElstonReport on talk given to CAHMS by Robin Langhorne on Crediton in 1918Notes on the Burrows family covering Crediton 1885 – 1903Reminiscences of Hester Lee, 1995Reminiscences of Len Searle of “Schoolboy Games in the 1920sReminiscences of Alan Rodd, 1939 – 52Letter with reminiscences of Crediton by Cecil Plimsole, 2000Refusal by Ministry of Health to sanction money to house 32 families evacuated to Crediton during war, photocopy of Sunday Express July 21, 1946 (on board)Crediton Perambulation – Devon Buildings Group newsletter no.14Crediton 1939 – 1952, recollection from Thresher to High Street

File 242 Crediton Sick Nursing AssociationAccounts and Cheque Books, 1964Newspaper article on purchase of Ambulance Equipment for Red Cross (2)Minute books, 1960sAccounts Book, 1941 - 1980

File 243 Les Gearing Photographs & SlidesCorrespondence between Arthur King Robinson & Doug Penny, 1996

File 244 Crediton Tourist Information BoardArticle on the re-opening of the Town Hall (2), 1998Booklet on Eggesford ForestBooklet on “The Heywood Walks”, 1979Leaflet on Haldon Belvedere, 1995Election leaflet for Liberal Democrats, 1999Booklet, “Exe Rail” (2), 1996/7Leaflet on The Tarka Line, 1999/00Programme for “Party in the Park”, 1999Leaflet – Crediton A Local Shopping Centre, undatedCrediton Directories, 1995/6Crediton Carnival Programme, 1999The Tourism Times, 1998

File 245 Dart & Francis(i) Article on “crinkly wall” in Newcombes Meadow

Indenture of apprenticeship, W J Elston to William Dart, 1886Letter from Mrs J Tucker about houses built by Dart & Francis

at Pounds Hill, 2003St. Boniface 2004 Committee Accounts, 2004Article on Sidney Francis, undatedDart and Francis receipts, 1925Advert for Dart & Francis

(ii) History of Dart & Francis (2 copies), undatedAchievement (2)

File 246 Missing

File 247 Extracts from CAHMS NewslettersArticle on Fordton Bridge and The Prayer Book Rebellion

File 248 Crediton/Fulda ExchangeReport to Devon County Council on exchange, 1976

File 249 Napoleonic PrisonersLife story of Alberto Bioletti, 1778-1869Waldenses – Article on a Christian Community, undatedBioletti a Liverpool Barber and a connection with The Beatles, 1995Letter about Napoleonic Prisoners in Crediton (2), 1995

File 250 Reproduction from BLAUEWs World Atlas of 1645

File 251 CAHMS Exhibitions Postcard about typical toilet facilities in 1950sLetter from Jon Tizzard about Crediton Arts Festival, 2002Leaflet advertising the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition (2), 1990

File 252 TelecommunicationsCampaign for Broadband in CreditonDevon Community Organisations Web Site

File 253 The Limes, East StreetNewspaper article on the funeral of George Long of The Limes, 1981Census detailsCopy photograph of Creedy family of The Limes

File 254 Missing

File 255 Official Forms and Notices

West of England Fire & Life Insurance Co. Policy Document, 1883Account from Taylor’s Depository & Store Warehouses, 1892Ministry of Health Booklet, “Rural Workers Homes”, undatedReceipt for legacy received on the Estate of Francis Lee, 1858Receipt for legacy received on the Estate of Francis Lee, 1858Note an Indenture of 1695 (Indenture not present)Inland Revenue Documents about the Estate of

William Browne of Glastonbury (2), 1859Inland Revenue Documents about the Estate of

Francis Lee of Stockey Down, 1857

File 256 Pamwen, East Town Park, CreditonSearch Documents and plans of property, 1961Plan of Mill Street are, 1905

File 257 World War DocumentsMinistry of Information Booklet, “The Outbreak of War”, 1939Army Dependents Allowance – Change of Circumstance Form, undatedRation Books, M Dryden, 2 Market St. (2)Sugar Tickets – John Mann, Draper & GrocerRation Books, 1918 (3)Copy photograph of troops marching in Crediton

Soldier’s Service Book, Robert Tonkin, 1942 National Registration Identity Card, Dorothy Tonkin, 16 March 1951 Ration Book 1950 (2) for Aggett, Okehampton

File 258 Crediton Official Guides & BrochuresCrediton – The Official Guide, c1920Crediton Industries Exhibition, Souvenir Programme, 1986Crediton Official Guide, c1920Crediton & District Directory, 1989Crediton Volunteer Centre Directory (2), 1992Leaflet – Voluntary Action in Mid-Devon, 2001Poster for “Party in the Park, 1999-2000

File 259 Gold Found in The Crediton TroughVarious Newspaper Articles, 1997-99

File 260 The Palace CinemaProgramme for March 1941Articles of Association of the Crediton Cinema Company Ltd, 1933

File 261 Estate of Robert Stone DeceasedAct for vesting the Estate of Robert Stone in Trustees (3 copies), 1775

File 262 Claim on Marriage Settlement-William Richardson to Ann Burridge, 1821

File 263 HoskinsInvoice from J C Hoskin, Tinware & Bath Manufacturer, 1897

File 264 A short history of Crediton by Mrs S Tucker, 1989Len Searle’s Memories of Crediton between the Wars, by Robin Langhorne, CAHMS newssheet Dec 2004Extract from Risdon’s Survey of Devon

File 265 The Territorial Army at Exminster HospitalExpress & Echo article on Dr J C Bucknall, 1998Letter from A King Robinson to Mr G Worrall, 1998

File 266 Crediton Sports Field TrustCorrespondence on the purchase of a Motor Mower, 1947/8Correspondence on the purchase of the field by

School Governors from The Trustees, 1949Rent, Insurance & Tax Invoices for Sports Field, 1944/5Sports Field Trust, Accounts, 1922-47Sports Field Trust, Accounts, 1942-48Invoices Various, 1946Correspondence Various, 1946Request to use the Sports Field by Paulo’s International Circus, 1947Receipt for compensation for damage caused by sheep, 1945Invoice for repairs to fence, F Garnsworthy, 1945Invoice from H Elston for work in Field, 1942Tithe Apportionment Assessment, 1937Correspondence concerning rent of Field by Crediton RFC, 1947Correspondence about requisition of Field by 48th Signals, Home Forces, 1941Letter from Crediton RFC about poor condition of entrance to Field, 1947Letter from Crediton RFC about rent for Sports FieldLetter from Crediton Wanderers FC about rent of Sports Field, 1944Receipt for payment for work in Sports Field, F Bennett, 1945Account for repairs to Mower from Crediton Motor Works, 1948Invoice for rent of Field by Crediton RFC, 1969

(i) Receipts & Invoices Various, 1940’s(ii) Correspondence about the employment of a groundsman, 1946

Correspondence about the use of the Sorts Field, 1947Correspondence about payment of Rates, 1942Cheque Book, 1935-43

File 267 Circuses & ZoosLetter from Trustees complaining of noise late at night from the Fair, 1947Request for Fossett’s Circus to use Sports Field, 1947Contract for use of Cricket Field by Harry Coady’s Circus & Zoo, 1943

File 268 Crediton Motor Works Correspondence about repair of a Motor Mower, 1947/8 Invoice from Mills Bros, Ironmongers, 1948

File 269 Travel GuidesTiverton & District Official Guide, undatedThe Tourism Times, 1998

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File 270A Public HousesAppointment of caretaker for Shirley Corner School, Bow, 1939Extracts from Kelly’s Directories, 1883 & 1930Particulars of Sale of Public Houses, The Oatsheaf, The Old Swan

& The Seven Stars, 1906Conveyancing Document for Barton Barn , near The White Hart (fragile), 1775Abstract of Title to a property in Back Lane from 1694, 1805Conveyance of property in the West Town including The Half Moon

from John Snell to Giles Edwards, 1825Photograph of a property formerly The Start in Mill Street, 1997Conveyance of a property near The Royal Oak in High Street

from Thomas Downey to Mary Ewings, 1806Conveyance of property including The White Hart, 1694Conveyance of The White Hart, 1701Conveyance of a property near The Royal Oak

from Richard Kerslake to Mary Ewings, 1811Abstract of Title to The Butchers Arms in East St from 1845, 1848Conveyance of The White Hart to Joseph Harris et al., 1726Conveyance of The Star Inn from William Lamprey to Richard Hole, 1819Conveyance of The Star Inn from Henry James to Susan Hickes, 1856Conveyance of The Star Inn from George Gregory to Francis Cross, 1863Conveyance of The Star Inn from Susan Hickes to Lewis Hickes, 1863Insurance Schedule for The Seven Stars, 1900Conveyance of Pound Close & Barne Fields near The White Hart

from John Hawkins to Robert Stone, 1701Particulars of Sale of The Oatsheaf and The Seven Starts, 1906Express & Echo article on The Oxenham Arms, South Zeal, undatedSurrender of hereditaments by William Gill, Innkeeper, 1864Letter about Stanley Clark, resident at the Ship Hotel, undated

(i) The Star, 37 Mill StInland Revenue Form on the Estate of Susan Hickes, 1877Rental Agreement between Lewis Hickes & George Loosemore

for shop (2), 1877Conveyance between William Madge & George Loosemore

for dwellinghouse & shop, 1881Indenture between Susan Hickes & William Hickes, 1863Last Will & Testament of Susan Hickes, 1860Declaration by Henry & Mary Ann James concerning ownership

of The Star Inn by William Lamprey, 1856 (ii) The Old Swan

Assignment of a Garden from P Bond to A Westlake, 1912Assignment of a Garden from A Westlake to J W Grant (2), 1920

(iii) Star Inn

Appointment of Mr Lewis Hicks as Trustee of The Star Inn, 1863Declaration by Henry & Mary James concerning Star Inn Cottage, 1805Indenture of Lease of Star Inn Gardens from John Harris to Susan Hicks, 1859Abstract of title to The Star Inn & other premises, 1845Appointment in Fee between George Gregory & Elias Tremlett, 1817Release of The Star Inn from Henry Hicks & wife to Henry James & wife, 1845

(iv) Star InnMortgage of hereditaments between Mrs Susan Hicks & William Cleave, 1875Mortgage of Star Inn between Mrs Susan Hicks & Charles Holman, 1859Mortgage of Star Inn between Mrs Susan Hicks & William Cleave, 1863Mortgage of 13 messuages and a yard

between Lewis Hicks & Thomas Brown, 1877Conveyance of The Star Inn from Susan Hickes to Lewis Hickes, 1865Indenture between Lewis Hicks and William Gill, 1864

(v) Star InnAbstract of title of The Star Inn from 1806, 1856Release in Fee of The Star Inn & 3 cottages

from John Parnell to George Gregory, 1806(vi) White Hart

Indenture between John Northcote & Christopher Smyth (2), 1695Indenture between Christopher Smyth & Elias Bishop, 1695Details of the White Hart between 1760 & 1820 (hand written, not original)

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File 270B Public HousesHand written details of assumed locations of InnsObituary to A G Bicknell formerly of the Dock Inn, 1946List of Licensed Houses, owners & occupiers, 1901 CensusConveyance of 2 shops & a slaughterhouse

from Stephen Spurr to Giles Hamlin, 1823Abstract of Title of The Kingshead from 1821, 1882List of Public Houses shown on the 1743 MapHistory of The Ship (2), (Extract from Venn)Extract from The Brewers Gazette, 1906Plan of Lots to be sold at auction, 1906Letter about the ownership of the Crediton Inn in 1926, 2000

(i) The Blue AnchorAbstract of Title to The Blue Anchor from 1770, 1812Indenture between William Guins Risdon to Stephen Spurr,

formerly The Blue Anchor, 1812Abstract of title to 2 shops from 1770, 1835Conveyance of a dwellinghouse & shops

from James Thomas & William Carling to Cornelius Hamlin, 1878Mortgage of dwellinghouse & 2 shops

Cornelius Hamlin to Weston Sparkes, 1878(ii) The Ring of Bells

Release in Fee William Luxmore to Richard Woolacott, 1808Mortgage of The Ring of Bells

Richard Woolacott to Thomas Densem & Mrs Cross, 1808Bond to accompany a Mortgage Richard Woolacott to Simon Wreford, 1812Will of Richard Woollacott, 1834Deed of Gift of Ring of Bells from Mary Woolacott to James Woolacott, 1841Conveyance of Ring of Bells from James Woolacott to Charles Finch, 1841Transfer of Mortgage

from Messrs Denson, Cross & Woolacott to Simon Wreford, 1812Correspondence about responsibility for property in the Churchyard, 1984Petition to concrete a new area of The Churchyard, 1911Conveyance W G Finch to R L Mortimer, 1892Correspondence about the sale of The Ring of Bells to The Church, 1910/11

(iii) The White HartConveyance between John Northcote & Christopher Smyth, 1695Indenture between John Hawkins & Robert Stone, 1705Indenture between Christopher Smith & John Hawkins, 1702

(iv) The Royal OakIndenture of The Royal Oak formerly The Blue Anchor

between Samuel Rudall & William Risdon to Stephen Spurr, 1812(v) The Oatsheaf

Conveyance of a piece of ground from Charles Hamlin to William Murch, 1906

Conveyance of 26 High Street from Charles Hamlin to John Moore, 1906Conveyance from Charles Hamlin to Messrs Starkey, Knight & Ford, 1906Copy of Abstract of title from 1863 (2), 1906

(vi) The Seven StarsMortgage of The Old Swan between William Snow & Henry Kelland, 1903Abstract of Title to 4 shares in the Crediton Villa Building Co. from 1892, 1906Lease from Miss E Snow & Mrs Lock to Messrs A Roberts & J D Brown, 1907Copy of Surrender of Lease by Robeerts & Brown to Snow & Lock, 1909Abstract of Title to garden Ground in Searle St. from 1847, 1906

(vii) The Ship Commercial InnAccount, 1847

(viii) The Lamb InnPlans for redevelopment of 135 High Street, undated

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File 271 Dunscombe EstatePhotographs of Brown Family Christening Jug (8), 1792

File 272 Boniface Link AssociationFirst Annual Dinner Menu & Toast List (2), 1958Minutes of a meeting of the Boniface 2004 Committee, 2005Invitation to the Annual Dinner, 1958Circular letter from the Secretary A E Law, 1960Programme for the Crediton Friendship Festival, 1988Letter from Dr Skinner about the Vigil at St. Boniface Statue, 1975Annual Report, 1999/2000Leaflet “Learning from the Saxons” produced by the Boniface Link

Envelope containing: tin plate badges (4) bronzed metal badges (20)

File 273 Foot & Mouth outbreak of 2001Magazine article on the outbreakSouth West Museums Journal articleNewspaper article – Local farmer charges for moving cattleExpress & Echo article

File 274 Nazi World War II Map of Europe

File 275 1881 Census, Crediton Town

File 276 Blundell’s School Old Boys AssociationMenu and Toast List for Old Boys Day, 1948Programme of Events, 1948Accounts, 1948Invitation to attend meeting of Blundell’s Freemason’s Lodge, 1948

File 277 Crediton RacecourseArticle on first steeplechase (not Crediton), undated

File 278 Crediton CarnivalCarnival Programme, 1953Coronation Celebrations Programme, 1953Newspaper article on decision to hold a Carnival, undatedCarnival Programme, 1945Newspaper photo of 1956 Carnival Queen and attendants

File 279 Pannier MarketPlan for the proposed development of the market, 1975Plan for the proposed development of the market (part), 1973

Newspaper article on plans for a Town Square, 2001Newspaper article about a public meeting about the Town Square, undated

File 280 Magistrates CourtObituary to Mr Tom Morcom J P, 1949

File 281 The Downes Estate TrustLeaflet for Downes opening, 2003Report on meeting held by Mr H Parker with CAHMS members about the

opening of The House, 2000Downes to House Historic Artefacts newspaper article 1996-7Katherine Sanwaldt, Housekeeper at Downes, 1901A History of Downes

File 282 Dr. L JacksonPhotograph of retirement of Dr Lawrence Jackson, 1974Part history of Jackson’s Factory

File 283 Crediton Area Horse (Hunt) ShowsProgramme of Crediton Horse Show and Gymkhana, 1949Programme for Sandford & Upton Hellions Gymkhana, 1946Race Card for Eggesford Hunt Point to Point, 1971Programme of Horse and Sheep Show, and Gymkhana, 1947

File 284 Community Action Day 2001Programme for Community Action DayDetails of organisers and contributors (3), 2001Plan for layout of displaysMinutes, September & October 2001Letter from Town Council to prospective contributors, 2001List of contributors with Telephone NumbersInformation sheet about Beech Hill Community Co-operativeMarket & Coastal Towns Initiative for the South West, Info. Sheet 2Market & Coastal Towns Initiative for the South West, Info. Sheet 4Leaflet from contributors to the Community Action Day

File 285 Household Appliances – Service InstructionsInstruction paper for Creda Spin Dryer, 1974Leaflet for Eastham Barco Nationwide Service, undatedInstruction booklet for Electrolux Refrigerators, 1983

File 286 Vine Cottage, East StreetNewspaper article about the discovery of old photographs, 1990

File 286A West TownConveyance of messuage J Pridham to Phillip Marshall, 1680

Conveyance of land in West Town Robert Newcombe to to F Kingwell, 1723Assignment of Mortgage to William Dicker in trust for Robert Stone, 1723Conveyance of land Phillip Lane to John Berry, 1769Article of Agreement between Messrs Cleave & Bryant

and William Harris, 1776Conveyance of hereditaments near High St.

William Cornish Cleave to William Anstey, 1903File 286B West Town

Conveyance of stable and garden orchard Mary Challis to William Trowbridge, 1851

Conveyance of land near the town of Crediton Robert Madge et alto John Guest, 1870

File 287 Missing

File 288 Missing

File 289 Crediton Area Development Trust Ltd.(i) Correspondence between CADCO & Regional development Agency (4), 1999

Minutes of Steering Committee Meetings (2), 1999Minutes of Management Committee Meetings (4), 2002/5Minutes of Management Committee Meeting & AGM, 2003Leaflet advertising the trustNotices “Support your Town Hall”Newspaper Articles on reopening of Town HallMinutes of CADT meeting, March 2000Minutes of CADT meeting, February 2000Minutes of CADT meeting, August 2000Minutes of AGM held on 11th December 2007Minutes of AGM held on 8th October 2008Certificate of Incorporationof Crediton Area development Trust, 1999

(ii) Papers concerning the incorporation of CADCO, 1998/9List of trustees, 1999

(iii) Minutes and Accounts

File 290 Market & Coastal Towns InitiativeAgenda and Minutes of Meeting, 2003

File 291 missing

File 292 missing

File 293 Arthur Richardson Violin MakerExtract from A R Delderfield book Wanderings in Devon (4 pages), 1954Correspondence between David & Charles puiblishers & Mary Blamey, 2001Letter from Mid Devon District Councils concerning David Pullen, 2001

Letter from Mary Blamey to George Palin, 1998Extract from newsletter article on Arthur Richardson, 2002Letter about Arthur Richardson, 1999Courier article including photograph of a Richardson violin, 2003Brochure for “The Modern Hand-made ViolinDetails of the various Violins and Cellos made by Arthur Richardson.

File 294 Items of general Interest – not Crediton(i) History of the schoolhouse in Bow

Booklet – Thirteen Centuries in BowLetter concerning Castle house, Gidleigh, 2000Notes on Exeter’s Custom House, 1999Booklet on the bye-laws of St. Marychurch, 1867Article about the preservation of Castle Drogo, 1993Booklet on the history of North Wyke. Near South Tawton, undated

(ii) Postcard of Exeter Synagogue (6)Article about Gray’s Cider Farm, undatedArticle on the sale of Kingsley’s childhood home, 1989Article about Exeter Guildhall, undatedComparisons of guns and other objects salvaged at Teignmouth, undatedArticle about Harry lock of Cheriton Fitzpaine, 1999Article about the strengthening of Thorverton Bridge, undatedArticle on the history of South Zeal, 1997Articles about Stillman’s Butchers & Harry Hems, 2001Extract from a booklet about Wood and Timber CraftsArticle about the New Labour Government, 1997Article about a proposed Maritime Museum at Falmouth, 1998Article about the sale of relics from an Inn at Burrowbridge, 1997Article about the death of Queen Astrid of Belgium, 1935Article about the restoration of land on Dartmoor, 1997Article about the Old Quay and West Gate at Barnstaple, 1998Article about the discovery of a human tooth near Chichester, 1995Article about the use of Gas in World War I, 1998

File 295 BrickfieldNote about the brickfield near Downes Head, undated

File 296 DunscombeCAHMS notes on Downes & Dunscombe, undatedHandwritten note on the Browne family of DunscombeCorrespondence concerning the Bodley family, 2002Article and note about a Gould Tobacco Jar, 2001Letter from T D Dunscombe concerning the Dunscombe family, 1964

File 297 Bus Shelter in Union RoadPlanning application for the building of the shelter, 1951

A White & Sons account for building the shelter, 1952Handwritten note about the building and opening of the shelter, 1952

File 298 Playing FieldPlans of the proposed shelter, undated

File 299 Crediton Home Service GuildBook listing parcels sent to servicemen abroad, 1944Account Book, 1945Notice of passing of plans for the shelter at the Playing Fields, 1951Correspondence about the proposed shelter, 1949/50Account Papers and Correspondence, 1939-53

File 300 Reservoirs & Re-SewerageArticle about the find of a reservoir under the High Street, 1973Leaflet about Crediton re-sewerage scheme, 1990

File 301 Land BoardLeaflet explaining the Central Land Board, 1950

File 302 Ron HamlinOrder of Service for Thanksgiving Service, 2004

File 303 Councillor Charles HawkinsChristmas Greetings Card, 1980Account from Woosley & Wood of Exeter to Mr Hawkins, 1953

File 304 C Hawkins, Dorset RegimentPhotographs of Dorset Fortress Southsea and soldiers (12)Notice for Salute the Soldier Week, 1944Letter regarding the Dorset Regiment and the Fortress, 1998

File 305 Photographic Survey of CreditonArticle on proposed photographic project on the people of Crediton, 2002

File 306 Morchard BishopHand drawn plan of Crediton, c1836Conveyance of property in Morchard Bishop, 1789Programme for Morchard Bishop Halifax Memorial dedication, 1994Programme for Morchard Bishop Flower Festival, 2001

Souvenir programme 50th Anniversary of V.E.Day 1945, (1995)

File 307 Crediton Area Market Towns InitiativeMinutes of meetingsPoster “Shape you future”

File 308 Crediton Area Community Website

File 309 Graphic ElectronicsExpress & Echo article on Graphics, 2003

File 310 BristowsExpress & Echo article on Frank Bristow, undatedCrediton Courier Obituary on George Bristow, 2001

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File 311 John Symes, SolicitorArticle about the death of John Symes, 1944Express & Echo article on Olympic Cricket Medal, 2000Western Morning News Article on Olympic Cricket Medal, 1000

File 312 Copplestone Papers (in separate box)

File 313 St. Boniface TrademarkBooklet on the registration and specification of trademarks (pages missing).Correspondence about the registration of the name

St. Boniface as a trademark, 1997/8

Declaration by Arthur King Robinson (2), 1998Draft and notes on declaration, 1998Report to the St. Boniface Society on the 1980 celebrationsArticle about the Crediton Church Logo, 2004

File 314 Hosgoods Quality FootwearLetter concerning the purchase of a piece of land, undated

File 315 Proposals for the development of land at Southfield, 1963

File 316 Fursdon – Booklet about the House & Family

File 317 Devon Geological Map

File 318 Items donated by Arthur BurgeCrediton Gas Company Accounts, 1939-1948Christmas Card from the Independent Division, 1919Crediton Town Guide, 1955Radio Licence, 1943-49Doctors Bills, 1942-48Electricity Bills, Exe Valley Electric Co. Ltd., 1939-45Agreement to supply electricity, 1939

File 319 ExeterArticle on ghosts at No.5 Cathedral Close, 2004Card – 800 years of Exeter’s Mayoralty, 2005Article on Mediaeval Pottery, 1982

File 320 Boot & Shoe IndustryPhotograph of Shoemakers in 1929 (copy)Article on Tanning in Northampton, 1987

Leaflet on the Mint PressPhotographs of Crediton High Street (2) (copies)Notes on the leather trade in Crediton by Norah FowlesUnited Charities of Crediton Boot Ticket

Numerous Cleave Bequests for footwear 1960 – 1961Copy photograph of Boot and Shoe Factory in East Street (2)

File 321 Rev. J R NankivellBook presented by Crediton Working Men’s Club (Copy)

File 322 Maps & Plans (List enclosed)Yelland, bound copy of Ordnance Survey, c1900Dowrich, bound copy of Ordnance Survey, c1900Henstill, bound copy of Ordnance Survey, c1900Crediton & Silverton Ordnance Survey, 1976Exeter Street Plan, 1981Contoured map of Dartmoor & Exeter, 1” to mile, 1919Bartholomew’s Nortrh Devon, ½” to mileOrdnance & Geological Surveys England & Wales, Stanford Index, 1908New Road Map of Devonshire, GeographicaCrediton, O/S 1:25000, Sheet SS80, 1962Map of West & South West EnglandBritain Map, British Tourist AuthorityShell Map of South West England (fragile)Ordnance Survey Map of England & Wales (fragile), 1908Okehampton & North Dartmoor Ordnance Survey, 1982Estate Publications Red Book of Devon Street Maps, pre 1983AA Map, Through Routes from Exeter, 1983Belstone & Okehampton, Ordnance Survey, 1:25000Burrow’s RAC County Map & Gazetteer for Devon & Cornwall, c1930Copplestone & Winkleigh, Ordnance Survey, 1:25000Cruchley’s County Maps, Exeter & Exmouth, ½” to mile (fragile)Eland’s Cycling & Touring Map, 60 mile radius of ExeterCity of Plymouth MapDevonshire for Holidays Industry & Sport, The County Handbook, c1920South West England, ¼” scale, 1946Kennerleigh, bound copy of Ordnance Survey, c19001743 Crediton map – typed list of encroachments from part 5

File 322A Land Registry DocumentsLand Registry Document for Rosemont, 1943Land Registry Document for Park House, 1952Notice of intention to lay Electricity Lines at Sandford, 1976

File 323 Millennial SpoonSpoon (2), 1909

Correspondence with donors, Brian & Marie Claire Smith, 2005

File 324 Arden HouseNewspaper Article, 2002

File 325 Sir Frank WhittleWestern Morning News article, 2002Daily Telegraph obituary, 1996

File 326 Copy of a Sermon Preached at Crediton on 21st August 1743A Short Narrative of the Terrible Fire at Crediton

Photocopies of newspaper articles of various fires, 1935 & others undated

File 327 YeofordLetter about Gravestones

File 328 Upper DeckA short history of Upper Deck & the surrounding area, 2006Express & Echo article on the restoration of Upper Deck, 2007Mid Devon Star article on the restoration of Upper Deck, 2007

File 329 Crediton Festival 2009Letter concerning the Festival, 2007

File 330 Crediton Trade ExhibitionPress photograph of the opening, 1949Crediton shopping week poster 1947

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File 331 missing

File 332 missing

File 333 missing

File 334 Crediton Town BandChristmas Brass Concert Programme (2), 2007

File 335 Crediton Masonic LodgeArticle on the find of flags and military regalia in the attic, 1977

File 336 Exeter BanksCheque from Stuckey’s Bank, Bristol, 1915Letter from the West of England & South Wales District Bank, 1880Letters from the City Bank (21), 1880Memorandum from Milford Snow & Co., 1880Card from the Devon & Cornwall Banking Co., 1880Letter from the National Provincial Bank, 1880

File 337 Harry Kemp, poetObituaries, 1994Photograph of Harry Kemp & friends, 1993Photograph of Harry Kemp, 1993Two poemsThe Times review of his “Collected Poems”, 1988

File 338 Toc H Crediton Branch, MemorabiliaSeparate Box

File 339 Sheet Music – Donated by Gwen PollardSeparate Box

File 340 Family PhotographsEdwardian portraits (9) of individuals and groups (not Crediton)

File 341 Kawalec, Witold Gracjan – SculptorTimes Obituary, 2004

File 342 Blagdon Terrace – missing

File 343 Newton St. Cyres HistoryDevon Museums Group meeting at Dawlish, 2007

Memorial Service for Margery Kirk Gibson Birkett, MBE, 1981Newton St. Cyres, A Changing Village, undated

File 344 Improvement Act rate

File 345 Sale of Coins found in Governors Room, 1897Separate Box

File 346 DevonshireHistorical and Pictorial book about Devon Towns by J Sydney Curtis, 1896

File 347 Notes and Memories of Leonard Searle, 20th Century(b) Memories of Crediton in 1920s by Cecil Plimsole, Sept 1975

File 348 Copy photograph of G Cole, Coach & Motor Body Builders, Smallbrooke

File 349 Western Times article on the Day family of Fordton Mill, 1986Correspondence on the History of Fordton Mills

File 350 Crediton, Ontario, CanadaLetter about the township, 1981The Settlement of Huron County, undatedMaps (2)Newspaper report on contact between Crediton Canada and Crediton UK, 1981Copies of etchings of Crediton, Ontario, 1880

File 351 Thomas Hobbs, details of trial for part in Monmouth Rebellion, 1685

File 352 Berry and Vincent

File 353A Queen Elizabeth and Crediton High School

(i) Agendas & Minutes of Governors Meetings, 1945, 1959-61(ii) (a) High School Boarding House Committee Minutes 1953-58 (b) 1950 & 1959(iii) High School Works & Finance Committee, 1959(iv) Education Acts & Government Booklets

Articles of Government for County Secondary Schools, 1945Regulations for the Registration of Pupils under Education Act 1944Notes and comments about the Education Act of 1944, undatedThe Education Service in Devon, booklet, undatedCounty Secondary Schools, Instruments of Government ..., undatedElementary Education Act, 1891, Arrangement of sections, 1891Correspondence with Charity Commissioners, 1891DCC, draft plan

for the Organisation of Secondary Education in Devon, 1966(v) Correspondence concerning new Co-educational School, built 1965

(vi) (a) Accounts Book, 1852 -1914 (b) High School Endowment Governors Accounts, 1932-45 (c) Accounts Various(vii) Parent Staff Association – Constitution and Minutes, 1978/9(viii) (a) Endowments

Grammar & High School Endowment Fund, Financial Statements, 1972/3QES Endowment Fund, Clerk’s Fees, 1983-92Draft document detailing the endowments on the former

Grammar & High Schools (5), 1995 (b) Grammar & High School Endowment Account – Bank Statements(ix) Charity Commission Documents

Scheme for apportioning part of the Endowment ... (4), 1880Alteration of Scheme of 1880, 1905Alteration of Scheme to include provision for girls High School (11), 1910Report of Inspection of QES, 1914Alteration of Scheme, including appointment of trustees, 1927

(x) Correspondence with Charity Commissioners, 1975 & 1900-04(xi) Correspondence with Colyton Grammar School about “opting out”, 1992(xii) Ad-hoc Budget Committee, minutes and papers, 1980(xiii) John Adams Scholarship, correspondence, 1988(xiv) Prize Accounts, 1967-92(xv) Building Contracts

J S Brook, draft Contract for the erecting of a Gymnasium, 1900W Backwell, Contract for erecting a Science Room, 1902

(xvi) Correspondence about a new foyer at QECC, 1991(xvii) QES & Shelley School Governors, correspondence(xviii) Founding of Queen Elizabeth’s Community College, 1973-76(xix) Correspondence about a proposed Shelley Endowment, 1967

(xx) List of Deeds referring to QES (including those held by DCC)(xxi) Ministry of Education Inspection Report, 1946(xxii) Redemption of Land Tax(xxiii) Correspondence about the length of school holidays, 1947 & 49(xxiv) Letter about the dedication of the school War Memorial, 1956(xxv) QES Prizegiving, 1987

File 353 B Queen Elizabeth and Crediton High School

(i) Aerial photographs of QES site (3), various dates(ii) Photograph of St. Martin’s, undated(iii) Crediton High School photographs

Newspaper photograph of a Speech Day, undatedPhotograph of Miss Williams, headmistress, 1961Photograph of Speech Day, 1949Photographs of Speech Day (3), 1960School photographs (2), early C20Photographs (3) of Speech Days, undatedPhotograph of pupils in Assembly Hall, undated

(iv) Shelley School photographs (15)(v) Important Events

Procession outside Parish Church (includes Sir John Shelley), undatedOld Kyrtonians London Dinner, 1954Visit of Lord Amory

(vi) Photographs of High School Buildings and Grounds (9), undated(vii) Photographs of construction and opening of new premises

(now East Block), 1934/5(viii) Exterior photographs of 1860 buildings (now College House), undated(ix) Interior photographs of 1860 buildings (now College House), undated(x) Photograph of “Old Gymnasium”, c1930(xi) Early photographs of High School

High School students, 1916High School building, 1916High School building under construction, with workforce, 1910

(xii) Class photographsQES, Form IV, 1925QES Lower School, Form 1D1 (with names), 1987QES, Form U II (copy), 1925

(xiii) Photograph of QES staff and pupils, 1898(xv) Photographs of library shelving, undated(xvi) Miscellaneous photographs (mostly c1980)(xvii) Photograph of 2nd XI (Football), 1898(xviii) Sports teams, 1930s

Athletics, 1931; Rugby, 1931; Hockey, 1937; Rugby, 1936; Hockey, 1938; Rugby, 1935; Cricket, 1938; Hockey, 1936; Rugby, 1937; Cricket, 1935; Cricket, 1936.Copy photographs: Cricket, 1935; Hockey, 1938

(xix) Photographs of Swimming Gala (27), undated(xx) Photograph of Helen Tuck Putting the Shot (2), undated(xxi) Photographs of High School Hockey and Tennis teams, 1953(xxii) Copy photographs of QES Hockey (3) and Cricket teams, c1960(xxiii) QES Inter-house Athletics Programmes, 1973 & 74

(xxiv) Photographs (2) of Cricket Match, undated(xxv) Photographs (2) of tennis, undated(xxvi) Photographs (12) of High School Easter Expedition to Wye Valley, 1953(xxvii) Newspaper Articles about QES and High Schools

Devon Schools sports championships at Clifton Hill, undatedFun run for charity, 1998QES old boy helps with rescue at World Trade Centre, 2001Fire at St. Martin’s (4 articles), 1995Crediton High School Girls win “Top of the Form”(2 articles), 1949German Howitzer Buried at QECC, 2002Advert for QES, 1935Town & Country News article on QES, 1926Susan Tucker to teach in Nigeria, 1967Unusual careers for QE school leavers, 1967School Choir sings Bach’s St. John Passion, 1960Debate on the Industrial relations Act, 1971Peter Minhinnet to work for Zambian Government, 1971Survey of elderly people in Crediton, 1972Students awarded places at Oxford & Cambridge, 1979Students visit Rosyth Naval Base, 1979Students invent thermally heated clothing, 1977Students “nearly” get Robert Carr, to speak at debate, 1972Proposal to establish a comprehensive school in Crediton, 1972Former students speak at fifth-form conference, 1971Photograph of students “going up” to Oxford, 1971A-level results, 1971Members of QES YFC dress as St Trininians girls for Carnival, 1971Planting of a tree to mark the opening of new buildings at CHS, 1955

(xxviii) Folder of newspaper cuttingsDeath of student, Ian Wotton following injury in Rugby match, 1947Presentation at Holsworthy Junior School, 1971Winkleigh Mothers Union, undatedOld Boy jailed for assault, 1972Mrs Lilian Grenfell, former housekeeper at QES, 103rd birthday, undatedAssistant Chief Constable speaks at meeting at QES, 1979Prize day, 1910

(xxix) Notes on events held at the school, 1925-50(xxx) Combined Cadet Force (CCF)

Express & Echo photograph of cadets, 1947 Photograph of CCF Band, 1927Photograph of CCF band in East Street, c1960Photographs (3) of Inspection Day, 1938Photograph of Inspection Day, 1939Photograph of Inspection Day, undatedPhotograph of boys in uniform at prayer, undated

(xxxi) QES & High School Dramatic Societies

Programme for “Arms and the Man”, 1965Programme for “Much Ado About Nothing”(2), 1959Programme for “Six Wives of Calais by High School VIth Form, 1959Note on Dramatic Society programme, 1950Photograph of play produced for Speech Day 1948Photograph of cast in High School grounds, undatedPhotograph of cast of “Much Ado About Nothing, 1959Western Times photograph of “Much Ado About Nothing, 1959Programme for “Arsenic and Old Lace, 1954Photographs of cast of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, undatedPhotographs of cast of “The Tempest, undatedProgramme for “The Devil’s Disciple”, 1958Programme for “Tobias and the Angel”, 1949Handwritten Programme for “Wild Decembers”, undatedHandwritten Programme for “Dear Octopus”, 1946Programme and Newspaper report for Berkeley Square”, 1948Programme for QECC VI Form, “Wild Goose Chase”, undatedProgramme for Old Tyme Music Hall, 1997

(xxxii) QES School Orchestra, photographs (2), undated(xxxiii) QES & High School Choirs

Concert programme, undatedProgramme for Verdi Requiem, undatedProgramme for National Competitive Music Festival, 1951Photograph of High School Choir, undatedPhotograph of Augmented and Special Choir, 1951Photograph of Junior Choir, 1963Photograph of QES & CHS Choir, 1964Photographs (2) of “The Swans” singing at Shelley School, undatedProgramme for St. John Passion, undatedProgramme for a Recital of Church Music (2), 1957Programme for St. Matthew Passion, 1954Programme for the St. Matthew Passion, 1951Programme for the St. John Passion, 1957Programme for the Devon Music Competitions, 1950Programme for The Messiah, 1956Programme for The Messiah,1960Newspaper report on “Belshazzar’s Feast, 1958

(xxxiv) Arden HouseMr H Berry to High School Governors, Lease of Arden House (2), 1936Some memories of Boarding at Arden, 1924-30, E C Mair, 1987Photograph of Arden Reunion, 1963

Accounts and Agenda, 1929Arden Reunion, 1987

(xxxv) Cyril Guscott CollectionMemories of QES, 1928 – 38Letter from Cyril Guscott listing items that he owns, 1996

Copies of photographs of sports teams: Rugby, 1935; Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, 1936; Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, 1937; Cricket, 1938.

Team lists for above photographs.Copy photograph of South Front of 1860 buildings, College House, 1928

(xxxvi) Homeshaw CollectionPhotograph of the Boarding House, (College House), c1935Photographs of Art Room and Gymnasium, (East Wing), c1935Photographs of Gymnasium, Chemistry Lab & Art Room, undatedPhotographs of Noyes Fludde (2), c1960

(xxxvii) Programme for the Official opening of Shelley School, 1962with seating plan and draft speech.

(xxxviii) Obituary to Margaret Nutting, former headmistress, c2001(xxxix) Contract for Old Coach House alterations, 1931 (xl) QECC Student Yearbook, 1989-94 (xli) Scheme for a new Gymnasium, 1900(xlii) GCE Examination Papers, 1955(xliii) Form II, English Language and Literature exam paper, 1959

File 353C Queen Elizabeth and Crediton High Schools(i) Examination Results, 1971/2(ii) Order of Memorial Service for Sir Esler Denning, 1977(iii) English Exercise Book, D J Hill, 1960(iv) Lease of St. Andrews, School Governors to Miss E J Prebble, 1934(v) High School Stock Book, 1942(vi) Testimonials and Exam Certificate for H J Down, 1937(vii) Order of Service, funeral of Cyril Reed, 2001(viii) High School boarders rules & description of uniform, 1965(ix) QECC Prospectus (3), 1978/9

QECC Boarding Prospectus, undated (x) QECC Community Education Prospectus, 1999/2000

QECC Community Education Prospectus (2), 1997/8QECC Community Education Prospectus, 2001/2QECC Community Education Prospectus, 1975/76High School Prospectus, 1940 QECC Community Education Prospectus, Spring 1999

(xi) Plans variousDrains in the vicinity of High School Kitchens, 1948West Town, undatedHigh School Tennis Courts, 1933Improved Approaches to Grammar School, 1879Drainage of Cricket Pitch (incl. Estimate from A White), 1930Plan for installation of new heating system at the High School, 1953

(xii) School Successes, 1916-17(xiii) Pupil’s report on Gym Competition, 1953(xiv) Honour List, 1951/2(xv) Order of Service (probably Empire day), undated Photocopy of newspaper of uniformed boys on Empire Day 1936, Also picture of dedication of St Lawrence Chapel organ(xvi) Extracts from Charters, undated(xvii) Cover of Exercise Book, W J Down, undated(xviii) Miscellaneous Photographs

Ski Trip, undatedLord Amory at QES, undatedEditorial Staff of the Kyrtonian, 1962

(xix) Miscellaneous ItemsPostcards about exam results Joy Manse (2), 1955/6Service of Prayer and Praise, undatedLetter about Rammell Scholarships, 1988Invoice from Educational Newspaper Company, 1886Letter from E Edwards, 1973List of College Scholarships, 1955Invitation to attend prize day, 1936Invitation to attend Centenary Celebrations, 1960Letter from Merthyr Tydfil appealing for contributions, 1936

Hand written note (mostly illegible), 1900List of Book Titles required by Library, undatedLetter of thanks for award of endowment, 1987Letter from Devon County Council about Church Corporation, 1960Invitation to attend Works and Finance Committee, 1947Note about purchase of land, undated

(xx) GCE Examination Papers summer 1953 & 54, 1963 – 65(xxi) High School Uniform, 2 ties, 2 striped hatbands, 3 badges.

Blazer stored at Museum(xxii) Exercise books belonging to Vivienne Tippet (7), 1947 & 51(xxiii) Programme & list of those likely to attend High School reunion of 17/10/2010(xxiv) 400th Anniversary celebrations

Newspaper report, undatedProgramme of Celebrations, 1947

(xxv) Attorney General v Crediton, concerning the Penton Debt, 1850(xxvi) Copy of “School & College Management “Magazine, article about QES, 1947(xxvii) Photographs of High School gymnastics display (2), undated(xxviii) Speech & Prize Day Programmes,

High School Programme for Speech Day 1951 (2) QES Programme for Prize Day, 1967Invitation to attend High School Prize Day, 1951Invitation to attend High School Prize day, 1940List of students examination pass results, 1960High School Speech day programme, 1949QES prize day, 1910High School prize day, 1916High school successes, 1929QECC prizegiving, 1989

(xxix) Newspaper report on the opening of Crediton High School, c.1911 Opening Ceremony of Crediton High School on July 29, 1911, by Lady Buller QE school Opening of the New Buildings,photocopy of Dedication Service on June 6, 1936 (xxx) Pencil case, also containing mathematical instruments, (Joy Heywood)(xxxi) Form notes, 1922(xxxii) Opening of Crediton High School, 1911

Front page of programmeInvitation to attendInvitation to attend laying of foundation stonePrayer for the opening og the High School

(xxxiii) Photographs of opening of new science block at High School, 1955(xxxiv) School report Joy Manse, 1953(xxxv) Plans for High School buildings, 1910 (rolled)(xxxvi) Folder containing miscellaneous items, photographs, cuttings, etc.(xxxvii) Mercer Collection (photographs from her school days)

File 353 D Queen Elizabeth and Crediton High Schools

Panoramic School Photographs

Rolled

QES, June 1923High School, 1929 (badly damaged)QES, May 1933 (2 copies)QES, May 1936QES, 1937QES, May 1939High School, May 1939High School, May 1942QES, October 1946High School, September 1947High School, July 1952 (2 copies)High School 1956High School 1959QES, May 1959High School 1965QES (Mixed), 1966QES (Mixed), October 1968 (3 copies)QES (Mixed), October 1971 (3 copies)QES (Mixed), 1976QECC 4th year, Summer 1985QECC, 5th year, Summer 1985QECC Sixth Form, Summer 1985

Framed

QES (Mixed), May 1966 (filed elsewhere)

File 353E Queen Elizabeth & Crediton High SchoolsGwen Bowles Collection, including memories of Arden House boarding (See inside box for details)

File 353F Queen Elizabeth & Crediton High SchoolsThe Kyrtonian School Magazine

1900-1902, 1906-1910, 1912-1965Crediton High School Magazine

1916-41, 1943-52, 1954-65Aurum, QECC Magazine

1969-79Kyrtonian

1982 & 83Illustrated London News 8 Feb 1860 Inauguration of new grammar school article and illustration

File 353G Queen Elizabeth & Crediton High Schools(i) High School Staff Register (2 copies), 1910 – 1945(ii) High School Teachers Agreements, 1914 – 1937(iii) Minutes of the QES Debating Society, 1957 – 63(iv) Minutes of QES Debating Society, 1977(v) Minutes of QES Debating Society, 1963 – 67(vi) Sports Photographs

School v Old Boys Cricket, 1912; Cricket c1920; Cricket, 1937, 38 & 39; Old Kyrtonians V School Cricket, 1939; Cricket, 1959; Hockey, undated; Rugby, 1958; Presentation of Cricket Bat to Paul Brown.Gymnastic display (2), undatedQES v West Buckland, Inter School Sports, 1930

(vii) Debit and Credit book, R Borne, undated(viii) Report of Inspection of High School, 1912(ix) Ground plans of QECC Upper and Lower school sites, 1981(x) Photograph of tree planting to mark centenary of opening of QES, 1960(xi) Examination results, 1912(xii) Order of Service for celebration of the Charter founding the

King’s School (5), 1997(xiii) Retirement of O B Rigby, 1980(xiv) List of High School Head Girls, 1910 – 1965(xv) List of Headmasters of QES, 1562 – 1965(xvi) Correspondence on development of schools, 1946 – 1960(xvii) QES PTA bulletin, 1980(xviii) Correspondence with former pupils concerning 450th celebrations, 1994/7(xix) Register of Pupils, 1926/28(xx) List of Scholarships awarded, 1912 – 1951(xxi) Photographs of the opening of the Fives Courts, 1933(xxii) Newspaper report of retirement of D A Grenfell, headmaster, 1965(xxiii) List of school leavers, 1969/72(xxiv) Old Kyrtonians Association, List of Members, 1934(xxv) QES Aims and Objectives, 1973(xxvi) Site Plan of QES premises, 1947(xxvii) Suggestions for the Scheme for Carrying on the

Grammar School at Crediton, undated(xxviii) Punishment record, 1966/70(xxix) Quater Centenary Celebrations in Crediton Gazette July 29, 1947 “Open Air Performance of Twelfth Night” (xxx) Programme for Commemoration of 450 years of Education in Crediton

File 353 Queen Elizabeth and Crediton High Schools

Other items – stored in middle room

Framed Panoramic photograph of QES, May 1966Framed panoramic photograph of High School, March 1927High School Honours Board, Head Girls, 1954 – 68Colour print of College House, limited edition.High School flat backed panoramic photographs

1940, 1954, 1956, 1959, 1962 (extra large), 1965, 1966Portrait of Marjorie Jago – Music Teacher, also Church Choir MasterLarge mounted copy of High School badge

File 354 Crediton Town SquareFolder containing feasibility studies, minutes, reports etc. Donated by Charlie Haydon.

File 355 Bowden Hill Chapel (Unitarian) Donated by Mary BlameyHistory of the buildingCorrespondence with Moretonhampstead Unitarians & Newsletter, 2004

Western Union Chronicle, 1973 Extract from Hoskins “Devon” about 1743 fire Newspaper Article about likely demolition of Church, 1965 Schedule of deeds and documents Provisional Valuation of the site, 1914 Statement of the accounts of the Saunders Charity, 1945/7 Statement of the accounts of the Saunders Charity, 1951/4 “Heresy and the Houses of Convocation” by Rev. T W Chignell, 1871 “Three Hundred Years 1662 - 1962, Unitarians and the ‘Great Ejection’”,

F Kenworthy Notification of Listing of the Chapel, 1951 Order of Service, 20th November 1966 “Unitarians Discuss their Faith”, 1966 Correspondence about the Saunders Charity, 1972 “Unitarianism in Plymouth”, 1958 Correspondence about the saving of the Chapel, 1963 Copies of Journals and Magazines (4)“A Devonshire Meeting House” booklet about the Unitarian Chapel, 1928“The Crediton Organ”, installed in the Unitarian Manse, Dundee, 1968“The Unitarian Church, Horsham”, a connection with Crediton Unitarian ChurchPhotographs of Unitarian Church and interior (5)Express & Echo report on landslip, 1963Letter concerning the history of the Chapel, 1978Folder containing correspondence about saving the Chapel, 1960s“Crediton’s Lost History”: A History of Unitarianism in Crediton

File 356 Crediton Golden Jubilee Committee Leaflet “Help Nip Garden Crime in the Bud” Reports of the Queens Jubilee Celebrations Committee, 2002

Minutes of the Millennium Events Committee, 1999 Extracts from Crediton Country Couriers, 1977 Extracts from Crediton Country Couriers, 2000 “Towards 2000”, Millennium Experience, 1998

File 357 Devon Cloth Industry & Devon Industries Copies of Articles written by Devon & Cornwall Record Society, 1966 & 1978WMN article on the cloth industry, 1953

File 358 The Exeter CanalNotice of Public meeting 5 Feb 1793 re canal to Crediton plus map showing route

File 359 Crediton SolicitorsList of Crediton Solicitors 1800-1990

File 360 AllotmentsEarly Allotments in Crediton from Downes Rent book 1874.

File 361 Vicars of CreditonList of Precentors, Chaplains & Vicars of Crediton Parish Church (from file 38 ix)William Cooke Vicar of Crediton 1596, various papersIncumbents of Crediton Vicarage

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