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An abbreviated catalogue of manuscripts in the Library of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, London.
The numbers at the beginning of each entry are those from John Bromley’s “The Clockmakers’ Library” (Sotheby Parke Bernet London & New Jersey, 1977 ISBN 0 85667 033 2, now out of print). Entries in Bromley’s book are frequently more detailed than those given below.
The Manuscript (MS) numbers given are those of Guildhall Library, where the documents are held and are made available for bona fide research, under supervision.
Some especially rare or delicate documents may not be available to the public except by arrangement, or may be available on microfilm instead. Manuscripts may also be temporarily unavailable if they are withdrawn for conservation. Readers are asked to check with Guildhall Library for the availability and the specific contents of manuscripts in advance of a visit.
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers regrets that it does not have the staff to carry out detailed research on behalf of correspondents, though it will try its best to give initial advice. It is unfortunately not possible to photocopy manuscripts.
902. Clockmakers’ Company Court Minute Books, 1632-1933. 14 Vols. MS 2710
903. Rough Court Minute Books,1637-56, 1673-1812. 12 Vols. MS2711
904. Master’s Court Agenda Book 1846-49, 1857-97. 9 Vols. MS 2712
905. Junior Assistant’s Court Agenda Book 1813-16, 1846-49, 1858-89. 8 Vols MS2713
906. Clerk’s Court Agenda Book, 1811-12, 1846-49, 1858-81, 1884-91, 1899-1906. 9 Vols. MS 2714
907. Receipts at Court Searches, meetings, audits, etc., 1671-76, 1688-93, 1709-16, 1732-1907 9 Vols. MS2715
908. Renter Warden’s Accounts, 1836, 1843-51, 1861-77. 27 Vols. MS 2716
909. Freemen’s Admission Book, 1712-1916. 4 Vols. MS2717
910. Freemen’s enrolment or conformity book 1728-1911 5 vols. MS2718
911. Alphabetical Register, showing date of admission to livery, profession, residence and offices filled, 1766-1809. MS2719
912. Chronological register of liverymen, 1777-1912, with addresses, occupations and offices held. Indexed. MS2719A
913. Alphabetical register of freedom admissions with offices held, 1767-1878. MS2719B
914. List of Apprentices, with index 1760-1890 2 Vols. MS2720
915. Register of Apprentices 1694 - 1861. 2 Vols MS2721
916. Register of turnover apprentices, 1771-1808. MS2722
917. Quarterage Books, 1698-1705, 1745-51, 1771-1808, 1819-50. 7 Vols. MS2723
918. Collecting books for the collection of quarterage, arranged in topographical walks. 1774-83, 1785-86,. 12 vols. MS2724
919. Printed list of those liable to quarterage 1822. MS 6436
920. Schedule of walks for the collection of quarterage. 1800. 3 vols. MS 2725
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