Personal and Family Papers of Richard Peacock
TitlePersonal and Family Papers of Richard Peacock
ReferenceYA2001.278
Date
1881-1933
Scope and ContentCollection of personal and family papers including wills, marriage settlements, investments and family letters for the Peacock, Birchenough and Brocklehurst families.
Extent1 linear metre
Physical descriptiongood
LanguageEnglish
Archival historyThe papers were purchased from an antique dealer, who acquired them from an un-named solicitor in Macclesfield.
Levelfonds
Repository nameScience and Industry Museum
Associated people and organisationsPeacock, Ralph
Conditions governing accessOpen access.
Conditions governing ReproductionCopies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.
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System of arrangementNo original order was discernable. The collection has therefore been arranged in bundles according to how the papers relate to individuals within the family who were beneficiaries of Richard Peacock's will.