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man 43 Fenton’s Law Book – on Copyhold tenants from early 16th century

£12.00

FENTON’S LAW BOOK Compiled largely in the early 17th Century,
The original purpose of the book was a draft for a legal textbook on copyhold tenure. The author has not been specifically identified, but there are clues to suggest that it was probably started soon after 1600. Subsequent owners of the book used it for a variety of purposes up to the middle of the 18th century, in particular:
A record of the service of the office of Reeve in the Manor of Newcastle. Contains also a record of the service of the office of Reeve in the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme from 1577 to 1752. Amongst the notes added by subsequent users of the book are contributors to parts of the Collections of Rates in the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme. The remainder of the book comprises other miscellaneous notes which include a few 17th century extracts from the records of the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme, and personal accounting notes by various contemporary owner of the book.
This book was discovered hidden in the archives at Stafford, almost by accident. It should be held along with all other manorial material in the National Archives. However, the contents over seventy-tree pages are truly a treasure-trove waiting to be studied and placed into contacts. Wonderful study for a Masters or Phd student or even a local group. This is a mid-blowing history book never before used or perhaps seen since its deposit at Stafford.

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Manor of Newcastle

sur 6 1615 Manor of Newcastle under Lyme.

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Lease of the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme to the Right Honourable Granville This survey of the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme has been transcribed into English and relates to King Henry V and the raising of funds to maintain the wars with France.
The document lists every copyholder tenant within the township of Penkhull, the status of their tenure, measurement and the amount of tax due to the King to support the war in France.
Great asset for those who study their family tree as the is the earliest survey of the Manor that has survived.
The introductio: The presentm[en]t of the Jurors impanelled for the survey of the Manor
of newcastle vnder lyme in the countie of Staff[ord] the Last daye of
October in the 13th yeare of the Rayne of o[u]r sou[er]aigne
Lord Kinge James over England.
We present and saye that we have called before vs the p[ar]ticuler copieholders of this mannor. And do fynde that their Copiehold Landes to be Auncientlie holden and inioyed by Copie of Courte Roolle to them and their heyres.
This survey is without doubt the most important of all at thirty-one pages. It covers areas from Longton, Bradwell, Dimsdale, Penkhull (at about 5 pages long) The significance of this survey is the extent of detail the compiler goes to in listing almost every field with description of each copyholder. Certainly, to the academic or students in high education it isa wonderful opportunity to study and analyse the manor in a presentable format.
Thirty-one pages long.

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1844

pub 9 Potteries Mercury 1842

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pub 9 Potteries Mercury 1842

If I stated that this collection of the Potteries Mercury from 1830-1846 was a unique collection being the only one in the world in its present format, I would not be exaggeration and is exclusive only on this site and it is now offered in a totally different format than the original the copyright is mine only.
It could be nearly thirty years ago when I used to purchase just a few at a time from the British Library in 35mm reel format which could not be accessed without a viewer and even then, impossible to search or copy therefore unable to do anything with them for possibly nearly twenty/thirty years until technology improved allowing me to have them converted and each reel placed become available on a cd. So could have then downloaded onto my computer for ease of use and copy paste etc.
Because of the high cost at the time, this process like the same as acquiring, the original collected taking several years to first purchase them one at a time, then the cost of having each converted from 35mm file to cd again at considerable cost. The total cost could easily be several thousands of pounds invested over all these years.
Now as it happens the British Library no longer hold this collection but have sold it on with all other newspapers a number of years ago both national and local. As a result, they are my copywrite as they are no longer in the original format and am the only person to have this unique collection of the first newspaper published in North Staffordshire and this is the very first time are now available to purchase.
The Staffordshire Mercury was a weekly regional newspaper published Hanley in Staffordshire. The publication was founded in 1824 by Thomas Allbut, with the Rev. Leonard Abington as its first editor. It was later renamed The Potteries Mercury at some point. Sadly, for the years copies from 1824-1830 have not survived or deposited in the British Library. The paper became the North Staffordshire Mercury in March 1834 but returned to being named the Staffordshire Mercury in April 1845. The paper probably folded in May 1848.

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1844

pub 8 Pottereies Mercury 1841

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pub 8 1841

If I stated that this collection of the Potteries Mercury from 1830-1846 was a unique collection being the only one in the world in its present format, I would not be exaggeration and is exclusive only on this site and it is now offered in a totally different format than the original the copyright is mine only.
It could be nearly thirty years ago when I used to purchase just a few at a time from the British Library in 35mm reel format which could not be accessed without a viewer and even then, impossible to search or copy therefore unable to do anything with them for possibly nearly twenty/thirty years until technology improved allowing me to have them converted and each reel placed become available on a cd. So could have then downloaded onto my computer for ease of use and copy paste etc.
Because of the high cost at the time, this process like the same as acquiring, the original collected taking several years to first purchase them one at a time, then the cost of having each converted from 35mm file to cd again at considerable cost. The total cost could easily be several thousands of pounds invested over all these years.
Now as it happens the British Library no longer hold this collection but have sold it on with all other newspapers a number of years ago both national and local. As a result, they are my copywrite as they are no longer in the original format and am the only person to have this unique collection of the first newspaper published in North Staffordshire and this is the very first time are now available to purchase.
The Staffordshire Mercury was a weekly regional newspaper published Hanley in Staffordshire. The publication was founded in 1824 by Thomas Allbut, with the Rev. Leonard Abington as its first editor. It was later renamed The Potteries Mercury at some point. Sadly, for the years copies from 1824-1830 have not survived or deposited in the British Library. The paper became the North Staffordshire Mercury in March 1834 but returned to being named the Staffordshire Mercury in April 1845. The paper probably folded in May 1848.

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1844

pub 7 Potteries Mercury 1840

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pub 7 1840

If I stated that this collection of the Potteries Mercury from 1830-1846 was a unique collection being the only one in the world in its present format, I would not be exaggeration and is exclusive only on this site and it is now offered in a totally different format than the original the copyright is mine only.
It could be nearly thirty years ago when I used to purchase just a few at a time from the British Library in 35mm reel format which could not be accessed without a viewer and even then, impossible to search or copy therefore unable to do anything with them for possibly nearly twenty/thirty years until technology improved allowing me to have them converted and each reel placed become available on a cd. So could have then downloaded onto my computer for ease of use and copy paste etc.
Because of the high cost at the time, this process like the same as acquiring, the original collected taking several years to first purchase them one at a time, then the cost of having each converted from 35mm file to cd again at considerable cost. The total cost could easily be several thousands of pounds invested over all these years.
Now as it happens the British Library no longer hold this collection but have sold it on with all other newspapers a number of years ago both national and local. As a result, they are my copywrite as they are no longer in the original format and am the only person to have this unique collection of the first newspaper published in North Staffordshire and this is the very first time are now available to purchase.
The Staffordshire Mercury was a weekly regional newspaper published Hanley in Staffordshire. The publication was founded in 1824 by Thomas Allbut, with the Rev. Leonard Abington as its first editor. It was later renamed The Potteries Mercury at some point. Sadly, for the years copies from 1824-1830 have not survived or deposited in the British Library. The paper became the North Staffordshire Mercury in March 1834 but returned to being named the Staffordshire Mercury in April 1845. The paper probably folded in May 1848.

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Workhousechildren 112-13 working 1

por 7 Scriven Report 1843 of the employment of children in the potteries.

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The Scriven Report of 1843 is the report that has received most attention in analysing the life of children in the potteries, many working long hours for just a few pence jus to avoid the family having to go into the workhouse. It contains the same methodology as the later contribution of Mr. Longe in 1862, nineteen years later.

This report was probably the best known of its time for the examination of working conditions for children taking statements from many of the children. In addition, interviews were taken from supervisors, department heads, managers, master potters and company bosses and therefore is the finest examination of working conditions on the 1840 used by scholars, university humanities and economic students as well as those looking into the causes of illness and deaths within the industry.

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Manor of Newcastle

man 30 1820 – 1830 George IV

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Court Record 1820 – 1830 George lV

Fifteen x A4 printed pages

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Manor of Newcastle

man 25 1604 – 1702 – William III

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Court record 1604 – 1702 William lll

twenty-eight A4 pages of transcribed Latin into English

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Manor of Newcastle

man 22 1660 – 1685 Charles II (Monarchy Restored)

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1660 – 1685 Charles II (Monarchy Restored) sixteen x A4 pages of Latin transcribed into English.

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Eliz

man 17 1558-1603 Elizabeth I

£10.00

ByRichard Talbot

This archive of Elizabeth 1 extends over 77 pages of court records. It covers a wide area, Seabridge and Clayton, Penkhull and Boothen. Hanclurch Fenton and Botteslow. In addition there are a wide range of cases that appear in the courts: Assault, recording of deaths of copyholders, surrender and admission of lands for a large part of the records and many others cases are brought to the courts. A good account of what was happening at the time of Elizabeth 1st. and a good read and for study purposes.

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Spittals

por 13 Workhouse Admittance/Discharge Register 1832-34.

£10.00

ByRichard Talbot

A multiple page document listing both the admittances and discharges of inmates.

This is presented in the form of spreadsheets and the years 1832-34 are the only ones to have survived. They are unique in as much they give a complete uncomplicated picture of admittance and discharge. Upon admission full names are given and their occupation together with the important statistic – that of religion. There are a number of comments made in the last collum. The discharge books are however more surprising as both the basic information is given which is followed frequently with comments as to why. A further feature the status is give if legitimate or not and other comments. The list is endless and at times amusing. They come in two formats, listed in the original date order which with the aid of Excel can be listed in surname, age religion etc. A great asset in the study of social, occupational and family research, or like me a great subject area. All transcribed from the original documents.

Each sdocument contains 31 pages of Excel format each

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Lune book

por 10 Stoke upon Trent Poor Law Lunes Book 1807.

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Poor Law Lunes were collected by the parish and charged to every property within the parish. This is the only copy to have survived for the district of Stoke West. It’s a comprehensive list of all property owners, tenants, property description, factory, house etc. and charge made. This was done to offset the cost of maintaining the poor. It covers the area of Penkhull and Boothen, Clayton, Seabridge, Hanley and Shelton.

The whole process of the collection of Church Lunes is explained and its purpose and how the system operated. The results are fully tabulated, and summaries given. Its uses to social and economic history of the area are invaluable. The contents would make an ideal project for educational purposes and projects.

This book has been transcribed and contains every entry of the original work. Packed full of detail and statistics of every home on the west side of the River Trent. Perfect for a college or university study.

PDF 103 pages

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boys workhouse

por 5 Education, Care and Wellbeing of Children in the Spittals workhouse.

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ByRichard Talbot

This is a major study of how children were treated in the workhouse and includes all aspects of their daily routine and life. From education, religious worship, discipline, occupational training and the preparation of trades of playing a musical instrument following workhouse life. Again, this is a huge contribution to the social history of the time and based entirely upon factual research.

There are thirty-nine A4 pages and over 18,000 words.

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Manor of Newcastle

man 37 Fenton’s Reeve Book and customs of the Manor 1576 – 1826

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This Reeve book contains 57 pages of mainly legal rulings on the surrender and admittance of copyhold land belonging to the Lord of the Manor. Its and invaluable tool in identifying actual ownership especially for single women at the time and also where the inheritance lies.
It also identifies the jurisdiction and authority of manorial officers such as Reeve and Bailiff. Furthermore. it contains lists of the dates when each copyholder had to serve the office of Reeve on a rotation basis. But withing this document alongside the name of the Reeve it gives a valuable description of the land and importantly the previous tenant.
A great document for a serious study of feudal law of the time.

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Manor of Newcastle

sur 9 1650 (June) Manor of Newcastle under Lyme.

£8.00

This A Survey of the Manor of NewCastle under Lyne with the Rights Members and appurtenances thereof lyinge and being in the County of Stafford late parcell of the possessions of Charles Stewart late kinge of England .
This introduction says it all of the importance of this survey. The detail as one may expect of this document is incredible and a perfect document for students, groups of history studies to get to grips with and to analyse the huge amount of land owned by the Dule of Lancaster. Give full descriptions of individual estates and values. A wonderful document. Six pages.
Six pages long.

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Tutbury Castle

sur 4 1416 Manor of Newcastle as Honour of Tutbury.

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A dispute between King Henry III of England and his powerful barons led in 1262 to an uprising known as the Barons’ War. The King emerged victorious. He seized the possessions of two of the rebel leaders: Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester and Robert Ferrers, Earl of Derby, granting their estates to his son, Edmund Crouchback, in 1266. The following year, 1247, Edmund was given the manor of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire known as the Honour of Tutbury. From his father. In 1416 a survey of the Manor was executed which included Shelton and Hanley, Clayton, Penkhull, Shepruge, Wolstanton, plus farms. Therefore, this list of copyholders which includes a description of their and an rents is a formidable resource to any historian.

Fourteen Pages.

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