Chapter 21: Businesses

The collections of business records reflect the wide range of commercial activity that has been undertaken in Westminster. There is a particular emphasis on retail activity.

Adams and Co (formerly George Adams until 1819) coachbuilders, Haymarket: Estimate letter book, 1818-1820. In 1846 became Hooper and Co Acc 324

George Adams: see Adams and Co

Alliance Economic Investment Co Ltd, chiefly Lincoln's Inn Fields: Minutes, 1871-1887, 1932-1951 Acc 1315

Charles Anderson and Son, pharmacists, Lower Belgrave Street: Prescription books, 1844-1883 (indexed). Part of the archives of Walter Frederick Gulliver, by whom Anderson was taken over in 1883 Acc 1553

W. Anson livery stable keeper, Little York Place: Day book, 1828-1835 Acc 921

Apollinaris and Johannis, mineral water manufacturers, Stratford Place: Annual reports and accounts, 1909-1916 Acc 1042

Ashby's Cobham Brewery Company Ltd: see Cobham United Breweries Ltd

Joseph Ashley, draper, St Clement Danes: Accounts, and memoranda re regimental orders, 1691-1706; property accounts, 1739-1748 Acc 985

Battiscombe and Harris Ltd., fibrous plasterers, New Cavendish Street: Photographs of mouldings, some in situ, c1908-1927. Part of the archives of Hearn, Rogers, Hartley and Co, by whom Battiscombe and Harris were taken over c1927 Acc 1571

Bishop and Sons' Depositories Ltd: see Bishop's Move Ltd

Samuel Bishop, merchant, Berkhamstead: Day book of imports and inventory, 1797 (available on microfilm only). Bound with the diary of Nathaniel Bryceson, qv, in Section 22 Acc 730

Bishop's Move Ltd (formerly Bishop and Sons' Depositories Ltd until 1984), furniture removers and warehousemen, chiefly Hugh Street: Accounts, warehouse inventories, correspondence, staff records, legal case papers, publicity material and photographs, 1866-1995; deeds and property records, including Norfolk estates, and family correspondence and papers, 1821-1962 Acc 1349, Acc 1554, Acc 1567, Acc 1596, Acc 1935

Blake, Sandford and Blake, pharmaceutical chemists, Piccadilly: Covenants and partnership agreement, 1870-1883 Acc 784

Blue Hall Electric Cinema: see Electric Pavilion Cinema

Boodle, Hatfield and Co., solicitors, Davies Street, later 43 Brook Street: Bill books of work for the Grosvenor Estate, 1907-1942; See also Grosvenor Estate archives in Section 22 Acc 1050 ; Bill books, ledgers, staff records etc, 1755-1967 Acc 1934

Frederick Booth, solicitor, Craven Street: Accounts, bill books, correspondence and papers, including records re bankruptcy cases, 1772-1818; deeds, 1753-1792; See also business records of clients Thomas Courtney Devenish, Jonathan Michie, Charles and James Pearce and Stewart and Glenny, and personal papers of Thomas King and Admiral Sir Thomas Pye in Section 22. Booth's papers as vestry clerk of St Martin-in-the-Fields are included in Section 10. Acc 36

Bowerman and Co., music publishers, Poland Street: Agency agreements, 1887-1913 Acc 991

Joseph Box Ltd, bootmakers, chiefly Hanover Square: Accounts, order books and pattern books, c1900-1955, sales ledger, 1934-966. In 1956 taken over by John Lobb Acc 327, Acc 1727

John and Herbert Broom: see John Harriss

F G Buhl Ltd., boot and shoe makers, Burlington Arcade: Accounts, 1929-1952. In 1951 taken over by John Lobb Acc 327

Builders' Accident Insurance Ltd., Bedford Street: Minutes, 1881-1916, 1947-1975; accounts, 1881-1951; policy registers, 1954-1977; claims, 1920-1969 Acc 1426

J and E Bumpus, booksellers, Oxford Street: Business and family papers, 1838-1960 including correspondence and scrapbooks of Francis Allitsen, composer, c1875-1923 Acc M:418, Acc M:436, Acc 1143, Acc 1814

John Burgess and Son, sauce manufacturers, chiefly Strand Accounts, 1807-1823, 1884-1895; royal warrants, 1911-1955; deeds and legal papers, 1800-1871; advertisements and illustrations of shop, 1790-1908 Acc 794, Acc 1470

James Butler: see Hedges and Butler Ltd

Caledonian Hotel, Adelphi Terrace: Deeds, legal case papers, correspondence and inventories, 1884-1904 Acc 455

Caprice Restaurant: see Mario Gallati

Carrington and Co, jewellers: Estimate book, 1904-1905: deposit book, 1924-1928 Acc 1626

William Cator and Co, brewers, Old Street: Partnership agreements, and correspondence and papers re sale of business, 1789-1802. Part of the archives of Combe and Co Ltd, by whom Cator was taken over in 1799 Acc 789

Chalmer and Hoyer Ltd., automobile engineers, Charing Cross Road: Memorandum and articles of association, correspondence re shares, and advertisements, 1922 Acc 1357

Cobham United Breweries Ltd (formerly Ashby's Cobham Brewery Company Ltd until 1913): Minutes, accounts, property register and papers re liquidation, 1916-1923; register of stockholders, 1896-1923; deed, 1895. Part of the archives of Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd, by whom Cobham United were taken over in 1923. Additional records are held at London Metropolitan Archives Acc 789

Combe and Co Ltd (formerly Gyfford and Co until 1787, then Shum, Combe, Delafield and Co until 1811, then Combe, Delafield and Co until 1866) Wood Yard Brewery, Castle Street, Long Acre: Articles of association and minutes, 1888-1899; partnership agreements, 1787-1856; accounts, 1784-1799, 1856-1900; inventories and stock records, 1898-1899; deeds and property records, 1777-1898; papers re take-over of other breweries, 1793-1818; legal and other papers, 1752-1899. See also William Cator and Co, part of the archives of Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd, which was formed in 1898. Additional records are held at London Metropolitan Archives Acc 789

Combe, Delafield and Co: see Combe and Co Ltd

Nicolas Conne see James Smethurst

J Coomber, cream supplier, Margaret Street Accounts, 1865-1874 Acc 1563

F Cowper, cheesemonger, Edgware Road Accounts, 1874-1875 Acc 1577

Davies and Son (London) Ltd (formerly Thomas Davies and Son until 1880), tailors, Hanover Street: Accounts, order books, pattern books, correspondence and advertisements, 1822-1829, 1861-1979 Acc 1043

Thomas Davies and Son: see Davies and Son (London) Ltd

James Deen, tailor, Savile Row: Day book, 1839-1840 Acc 1197

Thomas Courtney Devenish, cabinet maker and upholsterer, Villiers Street: Accounts, letter book and deeds, 1774-1804. Part of the archives of Frederick Booth Acc 36

Dulley and Vincent Ltd., wholesale furriers, chiefly Kingly Street: Minutes, articles of association and records of share capital, 1919-1979; accounts, 1968-1986. Part of the archives of George Smith and Sons Ltd, by whom Dulley and Vincent were taken over in 1979 Acc 1560

East, Landon and Holland: see Holland and Sherry

Francis Edwards, bookseller, Marylebone High Street: see Section 10

Electric Pavilion Cinema later known as the Blue Hall Electric Cinema, Edgware Road: Plans, deeds and articles of association, 1912-1955 Acc 1522

Elliot and Co: see Watney and Co Ltd

John Lettsom Elliot and Co: see Watney and Co Ltd

Elliot, Watney and Co: see Watney and Co Ltd

John Ewer, banker: Letter book, 1730-1734 Acc 762

Countess Fabbricotti, milliner, South Molton Street: Accounts, 1905-1909 Acc 434

Firmin and Langdale: see Firmin and Sons Ltd

Firmin and Sons Ltd and family papers, 1638-1941 (formerly Firmin and Westall until 1811, then Firmin and Langdale until 1823, then P, R and S Firmin) military regalia and button manufacturers, chiefly Strand: Minutes, articles of association and share registers, 1875-1961; partnership agreements, 1749-1849; accounts, 1830-1971, order books and pattern books, 1754-1962; legal records and correspondence, 1829-1882; deeds Acc 1346

Firmin and Westall: see Firmin and Sons Ltd

P, R and S Firmin: see Firmin and Sons Ltd

Fleming's (Jas) Restaurant Ltd., Oxford Street: Correspondence and staff records, 1911-1955 (access restricted); photographs, 1897-1945 Acc 170

Flower and Everett Ltd, refuse contractors, Bankside: Correspondence and papers re contract with Westminster City Council, 1936-1938 Acc 1277

C Fox, bookbinder, Marylebone Lane: Scrapbook with accounts, 1854-1974 Acc 1169

Fribourg and Treyer, snuff merchants and tobacconists, chiefly Haymarket Accounts, 1764-1977; deeds, legal records and family papers, 1856-1951; direction book, 1810-1816 Acc 391, Acc 1204, Acc 1662

Mario Gallati, restaurateur, chiefly Caprice Restaurant, Arlington Street: Correspondence, newscuttings and photographs re restaurants, c1946-1975; family papers and photographs, c1900-1977 Acc 896

William Garstin and Sons, funeral directors, Wigmore Street: Day books and order books [indexed]. 1834-1973 Acc 948

Gas Light and Coke Co., Horseferry Road: Documents concerning the take-over of Imper(ial). Gas L(ight) and C(oke) Co, 1872-1876, and Grand Junction Watermarks Co, St Martin Street, 1874-1876 Acc 1691

Gillow and Co. (formerly Gillow and Taylor until 1776, then Robert Gillow and Co until 1803, then George and Richard Gillow and Co until 1815) cabinet makers, chiefly Oxford Street: Accounts, 1729-1897 (partly indexed); order books and estimate books, 1758-1825; estimate sketch books, 1784-1897, (partly indexed); memorandum books and packing books, 1741-1836, 1883-1895 (partly indexed); drawing books and pattern books, 1775-1886; letter books, 1746-1842 (partly indexed). Most of the records are available only on microfilm. In 1897 the company became Waring and Gillow Ltd Acc 344, Acc 735

Gillow and Taylor: see Gillow and Co

George and Richard Gillow and Co: see Gillow and Co

Robert Gillow and Co: see Gillow and Co

Godfrey and Cooke, chemists, Southampton Street: Invoice, 1838 Acc 217

Goding and Broadwood: see Huggins and Co Ltd

S Goff and Co., gun and saddlery dealers, King Street, Covent Garden: Invoice, 1909 Acc 814

M S Gotlop Ltd., tailors, chiefly Whitehall: Accounts and order books, 1910-1949 Acc 405

George Greenhill and Co., wax chandlers, Bury Street: Partnership agreements and deeds, 1859-1895 Acc 783

Edward Greene: see Watney and Co Ltd

William Greene: see Watney and Co Ltd

Grosvenor House Ltd., building developers, Park Lane: Minutes, articles of association, share registers, accounts, and papers re development of Grosvenor House Hotel and liquidation, 1926-1931 Acc 342

Walter Frederick Gulliver (formerly William Gulliver and Son until 1909) pharmacists, Lower Belgrave Street: Accounts and prescription books, 1831-1914. See also Charles Anderson and Son Acc 1553

Guild of Guide Lecturing: Correspondence and lecture notes, 1955-1975 Acc 1432

William Gulliver and Son: see Walter Frederick Gulliver

Gyfford and Co: see Combe and Co Ltd

Charles Hammerton and Co Ltd. Stockwell Brewery: Accounts, 1937-1952; letter book, 1896-1901; papers re shares in other companies, 1951-1952. Part of the archives of Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd. Additional records are held at London Metropolitan Archives Acc 789

Hardisty and Goodrich: see Hardisty, Rhodes and Hardisty

Hardisty and Parker: see Hardisty, Rhodes and Hardisty

Hardisty, Rhodes and Hardisty (formerly Hardisty and Parker c1835, then Hardisty and Roscoe, then Hardisty and Goodrich until c1861) solicitors, chiefly Great Marlborough Street: Register of drafts, 1827-1899; accounts, 1899-1931; probate accounts, 1811-1831, 1899-1929; domestic accounts, 1903-1927; correspondence, 1894-1905 Acc 432

Hardisty and Roscoe: see Hardisty, Rhodes and Hardisty

John Harriss, carpet dealer, Leicester Square: Partnership agreement with John and Herbert Broom and other legal records, 1807-1816 Acc 315

Harrison and Sons Ltd (formerly James Harrison and Son c1820, then Thomas Richard Harrison and Co until c1848, then Thomas Richard Harrison and Sons until 1862) printers, chiefly St Martin's Lane: Minutes, 1916-1920; partnership agreements, 1839-1912; papers re company status and take-over of other companies, 1904-1971; accounts and staff records, 1821-1971; printing samples, late 19th and early 20th centuries; legal records, 1852-1905; deeds and family papers, 1739-1929 Acc 1272

James Harrison and Son: see Harrison and Sons Ltd

Thomas Richard Harrison and Co.: see Harrison and Sons Ltd

Thomas Richard Harrison and Sons: see Harrison and Sons Ltd

James W Hawker and Sons, music engravers, Poland Street: Partnership agreement, 1898 Acc 991

Hawkes and Co Ltd, tailors and military accoutrement makers, Savile Row: Accounts, 1937-1948 Acc 1355

Hawkes and Co: see W H Hawkes and Son

William Henry Hawkes: see W H Hawkes and Son

W H Hawkes and Son (formerly William Henry Hawkes until 1867, then Hawkes and Co until 1875, then Riviere and Hawkes until 1889) music publishers, chiefly Denman Street: Accounts, 1918-1922; agency agreements, deeds and legal records, 1865-1923 Acc 991

Hearn, Rogers, Hartley and Co., ornamental plasterers, St Barnabas Street: Photographs of mouldings, some in situ, and sketches, 1928-1945. See also Battiscombe and Harris Ltd Acc 1571

Hedges and Butler Ltd, wine merchants, Regent Street, Minutes, 1928; articles of association, 1907; partnership agreements, 1882-1894; share applications, 1907-1923; accounts, 1885-1927; deeds, legal records and family accounts and papers, 1760-1954 Acc 782, Acc 1520

F Higgins and Son, silversmith, Newman Street: Cost book, 1893-1940 D Misc 88

Hillier, Parker, May and Rowden, auctioneers and surveyors, 77 Grosvenor Street: Plans of Westminster properties, c1900-1965

C. Hindley and Sons , [see also Miles & Edwards and Benjamin Nias] furniture makers, Oxford Street: Order books and accounts, 1766-1898 M:Acc 494

E.M .Hodgkins, antique dealer Accounts, 1887-1891 Acc 1601

Holland and Sherry (formerly East, Landon and Holland until 1858, then Landon and Holland until 1863) woollen fabric merchants, chiefly Old Bond Street and 10 Savile Row: Partnership agreements, 1843-1869, and accounts, 1838-1917, debtors/creditors Acc 1583, Acc 1997

Thomas Holland and Son Ltd., shoemakers, Mount Street: Accounts and measurement books, 1951-1966. Part of the archives of James Taylor and Son, by whom Holland was taken over. Taylor's company was located in Marylebone Acc 1263

Victor Honour, money lender, 131 Jermyn Street: Bank books, correspondence, legal case papers, bankruptcy notices, mortgages, 1875-1925 Acc 1732

Hooper and Co., coachbuilders, chiefly Victoria Street: Records of debtors and stock, estimates and advertisements, 1854-1894. See also Adams and Co Acc 738

Hopkins, Purvis and Sons Ltd (formerly Thomas Hopkins c1840), oil and colour merchants, Greek Street: Articles of association, 1948; accounts and inventories, 1839-1971; price lists, c1917-1950; health and safety registers, 1902-1939; correspondence, 1904-1955 Acc 493

Hopkins, Purvis, 20 Greek Street: Letter book, 1891-1894 Acc 1690

Thomas Hopkins: see Hopkins, Purvis and Sons Ltd

F C Hoskins and Co Ltd: see F C Hoskins (Westminster) Ltd

F C Hoskins (Westminster) Ltd (formerly F C Hoskins and Co Ltd) builders and decorators, chiefly Regency Street: Minutes, accounts and job files, 1913-1976 Acc 1345

Huggins and Co Ltd (formerly Goding and Broadwood until c1850, then John Huggins and Co until 1894), chiefly Lion Brewery, Broadwick Street: Minutes, 1894-1919; accounts, 1826-1830, 1925-1963; deeds and property records, 1768-1960. Part of the archives of Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd, by whom Huggins was taken over in 1929. Additional records are held at London Metropolitan Archives M:Acc 148/1, Acc 789, Acc 1572

John Huggins and Co: see Huggins and Co Ltd

I C E Films Ltd: Old Compton Street: Accounts and correspondence, 1960-1968 Acc 462

Isleworth Brewery Ltd: Property register, 1923. Part of the archives of Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd, by whom the Isleworth Brewery was taken over in 1924. Additional records are held at London Metropolitan Archives Acc 789

Jaeger Co Ltd: see Jaeger Holdings Ltd

Jaeger Holdings Ltd (formerly Dr Jaeger's Sanitary Woollen System Co Ltd until 1920, then Jaeger Co Ltd until 1980), clothiers, chiefly Regent Street: Annual reports, 1984-1989; catalogues, advertisements, newscuttings, photographs, staff magazines, company histories, publications re woollen clothing and other papers, 1881-1995 Acc 1327, Acc 1431, Acc 1463, Acc 1499, Acc 1552, Acc 1569, Acc 1608, Acc 1737, Acc 1743, Acc 1789, Acc 1803, Acc 1818, Acc 1926, Acc 1974

Dr Jaeger's Sanitary Woollen System Co Ltd: see Jaeger Holdings Ltd

Jensen and Son, patent agents, 77 Chancery Lane: Deeds of the business, 1885-1946 Acc 1977 [...], jeweller Stock book, 1744-1751 Acc 355

William Jones: see Ebenezer Sheldon and John Peregrine Pryor

Kelly’s Directories Ltd, 186 Strand: Corporate accounting agency and personnel records, deeds and correspondence, 1837-1976 Acc 1777

Kember and Co, shoemakers, Montpelier Street: Order books, 1936-1971. Part of the archives of James Taylor and Son, by whom Kember was taken over Acc 1263

J H Kenyon Ltd, funeral directors, Edgware Road: Minutes and other records, 1889-1976 Acc 934, Acc 944

Edward Keyte, blacksmith, Shirland Road: Diary and order books, 1889-1905 Acc 701. Ladies Residential Chambers Ltd Minutes, 1888-1936 mainly relating to York Street Chambers Acc 975

Landon and Holland: see Holland and Sherry

Liberty and Co Ltd: see Liberty PLC

Liberty PLC (formerly Liberty and Co Ltd until 1982) fabric and department store, Regent Street: Annual report, 1989; accounts and order books of antique and reproduction furniture department, 1941-1983; stock books of jewellery and cutlery department and carpet department, 1904-1967; deeds and accounts of Paris branch, 1891-1933; catalogues, advertisements, photographs, press releases, company histories, stationery, fabric samples and other papers, 1875-1995; newscuttings files, 1972-1989; films and tape recordings, c1965-1988; family papers, c1831-1975. Audio-visual items are available by appointment only Acc 788, Acc 1166, Acc 1286, Acc 1326, Acc 1392, Acc 1427, Acc 1465, Acc 1467, Acc 1509, Acc 1546, Acc 1566, Acc 1593, Acc 1636, Acc 1643, Acc 1786, Acc 1793, Acc 1932, Acc 1967, Acc 1995

John Lobb, bootmaker, St James's Street: Accounts and order books, 1887-1965; catalogues and advertisements, 1980s; correspondence re take over of another company, 1947-1975. See also Joseph Box Ltd, F G Buhl Ltd, Charles Moykopf Ltd, Nikolaus Tuczek Ltd and Peter Yapp Ltd Acc 327, Acc 1544, Acc 1555, Acc 1568, Acc 1592

London and Burton Brewery Co Ltd, Medland Street, Stepney: Accounts, 1905-1927; deed, 1929. Part of the archives of Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd, by whom London and Burton were taken over in 1929. Additional records are held at London Metropolitan Archives Acc 789

Mann, Crossman and Paulin Ltd (formerly James Mann), Albion Brewery, Whitechapel Road: Deeds, 1840-1961. In 1958 the company joined Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd, to become Watney Mann Ltd. Additional records are held at Hackney Archives Department Acc 789

James Mann: see Mann, Crossman and Paulin Ltd

A D McLaren Ltd: see James Taylor and Son

Meux, Reid and Co: see Reid's Brewery Co Ltd

Jonathan Michie, wine merchant, Craven Street: Accounts and letter book, 1763-1794. Part of the archives of Frederick Booth. Additional records are held at the Guildhall Library and Hertfordshire Record Office Acc 36

Miles and Edwards, furniture makers, Oxford Street: Letter book and stock books, 1833-1844 M:Acc 494

Henry Minnis Ltd, wholesale woollen merchants: Minutes and accounts, 1960-1982 Acc 1843

J and J Minnis, wholesale woollen merchants, 16 Savile Row: Accounts, 1883-1969 Acc 1843

G & B Monico, restaurants, Regent Street and Shaftesbury Avenue: Accounts, 1940-1947 Acc 850

Moore, Elliot and Co: see Watney and Co Ltd

Charles Moykopf Ltd, boot and shoe makers, Burlington Arcade: Accounts and order books, 1919-1954. In 1951 taken over by John Lobb, q v Acc 327

Newham and Thresher: see Thresher and Glenny Ltd

Benjamin Nias, furniture makers, Berners Street: Stock book, 1832-1833 M:Acc 494

Charles and James Pearce, tailors, Castle Street, Leicester Square: Partnership agreement, deeds and legal papers, 1772-1790. Part of the archives of Frederick Booth Acc 36

John Pryor Peregrine: see Ebenezer Sheldon and John Peregrine Pryor

Phillips and Co: see Phillips, More and Co Ltd

Phillips, More and Co Ltd (formerly Phillips and Co until 1889), Mortlake Brewery: Accounts, deed and legal papers, 1873-1898. Part of the archives of Watney and Co Ltd, by whom Phillips, More were taken over in 1889 Acc 789

Thomas Pratt and Sons Ltd., clerical tailors, Southampton Street: Accounts, order books, correspondence and deeds, 1871-1961 Acc 1082

J. Pringle , cabinet maker, Regent Street: Accounts and other records, 1822-1878 D Misc 145-155

Prudential Assurance Co Ltd: Deeds of Westminster, mainly Mayfair, 1873-1986: deeds of Marylebone and Paddington, 1903-1977 Acc 1749, Acc 1750

Marcel Reichenstein Ltd, fur dyers, Emerald Street, Holborn: Accounts, 1934-1942. Part of the archives of George Smith and Sons Ltd, by whom Reichenstein was taken over c1941 Acc 1560

Reid's Brewery Co Ltd , (formerly Meux, Reid and Co until 1816), Griffin Brewery, Clerkenwell Road: Minutes, 1888-1900; accounts, order book, stock book and estimates, 1853-1898; brewing books, 1837-1878; deeds and property and legal records, 1736-1897; Wigram family accounts and legal papers, 1824-1873. Part of the archives of Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd, which was formed in 1898. See also Wigram papers in Section 22. Additional records are held at London Metropolitan Archives Acc 200, Acc 789

Ritz Hotels Development Co Ltd, chiefly Cockspur Street: Minutes and accounts, 1897-1976; seal registers, 1920-1976; registers of stockholders and letter book, 1967-1976. Access is restricted Acc 1048

Riviere and Hawkes: see W H Hawkes and Son

Roberts and Co , tailors, 9 Bury Street: Accounts, order books etc, c1934-1966 Acc 1850

St. Marylebone Bank, Cavendish Square: Records of public enquiry into its demise, 1822-1878 D Misc 142, M:Acc 581

St. Marylebone Chamber of Commerce: see Section 20

Selfridges, department store, Oxford Street: see William Whiteley Ltd, Queensway

Robert Sharpe and Sons, railway contractors, Victoria Street: Contracts, deeds and legal papers, 1860-1886 Acc 890

Ebenezer Sheldon and John Pryor Peregrine (formerly William Jones and E Sheldon until 1828, then W Jones, E Sheldon and J P Peregrine until 1830) surgeons, apothecaries and accouchers, 17 Mount Street: Partnership agreements, 1831-1832; accounts, 1817-1835; legal and family papers, 1832-1869 Acc 929

Shum, Combe, Delafield and Co: see Combe and Co Ltd

James Smethurst, lamp manufacturer, New Bond Street: Assignment of patent by Nicholas Conne, glass engraver, St Mary-le-Strand, 1819 Acc 742

George Smith and Sons Ltd, furriers, chiefly Regent Street: Minutes, articles of association, share registers and accounts, 1898-1988; annual reports, 1949-1986; stock book, 1977-1987; deeds, 1899, c1972-1981; staff records including correspondence re war service, 1933-1954; newscuttings and brochures, 1935-1980; photographs and fashion plates, 1958-1969. See also Dulley and Vincent Ltd and Marcel Reichenstein Ltd Acc 1560

Snell and Co., estate agents, 47 Maida Vale: Correspondence, accounts, plans and sale particulars, 1892-1969 Acc 790

William Soper and Son, Ebury Street, jewellers: Formula and account nooks, c1848-1901 Acc 1627

Stewart and Glenny, wine merchants, Clement's Inn Vaults: Accounts, 1769-1780. Part of the archives of Frederick Booth, qv Acc 36

Sun Fire Office: see Sun Insurance Office Ltd

Sun Insurance Office Ltd (formerly Sun Fire Office until c1891), chiefly Charing Cross: Scrapbook of office humour by Eden Phillpotts, newscuttings, letters and photographs, 1884-1917, 1932-1969, including annual report, 1926; photograph album, c1890-1920. Acc 447

Tattersalls: see Section 23

James Taylor and Son, shoemakers, 4 Paddington Street: Order books and accounts, c1920-1952 including also records of Thomas Holland and Son Ltd, Mount Street, 1951-1966, Kember & Co., Montpelier Street, 1936-1971 and A D McLaren Ltd, Old Broad Street, 1943-1970, all three being other shoemakers who later became part of James Taylor and Son Acc 1263

John Thackray, cabinet maker, Archer Street: Acc 1054

Theatres Royal - Covent Garden, Drury Lane and Lincoln Inn Fields: Financial records and diaries, 1715-1849. Microfilm. Originals at the British Library

William Thompson, glazier, Duchess Street: Letter book and accounts, 1770-1802 Acc 771

Thresher and Glenny Ltd (formerly Newham and Thresher until 1779, then Richard Thresher until c1798, then George Thresher and Miller until 1819, then John Thresher until 1833, then Thresher, Son and Glenny until 1840) hosiers and outfitters, Strand: Bills, estimates, correspondence, catalogues, advertisements, company histories and property, family and legal papers, 1772-1950 Acc 301

George Thresher and Miller: see Thresher and Glenny Ltd

John Thresher: see Thresher and Glenny Ltd

Richard Thresher: see Thresher and Glenny Ltd

Thresher, Son and Glenny: see Thresher and Glenny Ltd

Edward Tilbury and Co., storage warehouse, Marylebone High Street: Correspondence and orders, c1820-1850 TIL

William Tookey, funeral director, Marylebone High Street: Day books and journals (indexed), 1840-1972 Acc 948

Nikolaus Tuczek Ltd, boot and shoemakers, chiefly Jermyn Street: Accounts, 1962-1970. In 1970 taken over by John Lobb Acc 1555, Acc 1568

T Vigers and Co, funeral directors, Eccleston Street: Accounts and correspondence, 1861-1966; photograph album, 1960s Acc 401

Waring and Gillow Ltd, cabinet makers, Oxford Street: Accounts, 1897-1932; order book, 1900-1902; estimate sketch books, 1897-1905. The records are available only on microfilm. Until 1897 the company had been Gillow and Co Acc 344

Watney and Co Ltd (formerly William Greene and widow until 1759, then Edward Greene until 1787, then Moore, Elliot and Co until 1792, then Elliot and Co until c1836, then John Lettsom Elliot and Co until c1849, then Elliot, Watney and Co until c1858, then James Watney and Co until before 1872), Stag Brewery, Pimlico: Minutes, 1885-1899; articles of association, 1885; accounts, inventories and stock records, 1821-1898; deeds and property records, 1679-1899; plan, 1871. See also Phillips, More and Co Ltd, part of the archives of Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd, which was formed in 1898. Additional records are held at London Metropolitan Archives Acc 323, Acc 789, Acc 1572

Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd., chiefly Stag Brewery, Pimlico: Legal papers re amalgamation of Watney, Combe and Reid, 1898-1899; minutes, 1928-1932; articles of association, 1898-1935; seal register, 1924-1939; papers re capital, assets, stocks and shares, 1898-1930; accounts, stock records, staff records, deeds and property records, 1898-1960; plans and photographs, 1922-c1960; papers re brewing trade, 1899-1932. See also Cobham United Breweries Ltd, Combe and Co Ltd, Charles Hammerton and Co Ltd, Huggins and Co Ltd, Isleworth Brewery Ltd, London and Burton Brewery Co Ltd, Reid's Brewery Co Ltd, Watney and Co Ltd, Welch Ale Brewery Ltd and Woodbridge and Co. In 1958 Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd joined Mann, Crossman and Paulin Ltd, to become Watney Mann Ltd. Additional records are held at London Metropolitan Archives Acc 276, Acc 789, Acc 1572

James Watney and Co: see Watney and Co Ltd

Watney Mann Ltd, chiefly Albion Brewery, Whitechapel Road: Property and miscellaneous papers, 1959-1976. The company was formed in 1958 by the amalgamation of Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd, and Mann, Crossman and Paulin Ltd. Additional records are held at London Metropolitan Archives Acc 789, Acc 1572

A Webster and Co, stationers, chiefly Dover Street: Partnership agreement, patents and legal records re purchase of other stationery companies, 1890-1941 Acc 1262

Welch Ale Brewery Ltd, King's Road, Chelsea: Accounts, 1901-1909; property register, 1921; deeds, 1895-1921. Part of the archives of Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd, by whom the Welch Ale Brewery was taken over in 1920. Additional records are held at London Metropolitan Archives Acc 789, Acc 1572

Westminster Fire Office, King Street, Covent Garden: Minutes, 1717-1961; constitution documents, 1717-1824, regulations, 1852-1897; policy register, 1717-1721, registers of shareholders and agents, directors’ accounts etc, 1871-1974, accounts, 1759-1926; correspondence, company histories, newscuttings and illustrations, 1803-1945 Acc 343, Acc 1971

John White, Jamaica merchant, 61 Great Portland Street: Cash book, 1838-1852 Acc 1993

William Whiteley Ltd, department store, Queensway: Accounts, business records, some relating to Selfridges, and miscellaneous historical material, 1863-1970. See also Section 9 Acc 726

Wigmore Hall: Accounts, letter books and booking information, 1906-1967 Acc 1475

Wilkes Bros, builders, 64 Buckingham Palace Road: Letter book, 1885-1886 Acc 1651

Woodbridge and Co (formerly Woodbridge and Holland until 1877) Yorkshire Stingo Brewery, Marylebone: Property register, 1873-1900, and deed, 1896. Part of the archives of Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd, by whom Woodbridge was taken over in 1907 Acc 789

Woodbridge and Holland: see Woodbridge and Co

Peter Yapp Ltd, shoemakers, Sloane Street: Indexes of lasts, 1950s. Part of the archives of John Lobb, by whom Yapp was probably taken over. Acc 327, Acc 1544