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Archive File

Deeds relating to a house and land at 30, Wynford Rise, West Park, Leeds, 16, and to surrounding land, recording transactions from 1948 to 1971, when the title was registered under the Land registration acts, 1925 to 1966

1948-1971

Comprises: (1) Abstract of the title of Messrs Gordois and Co. Ltd to property at Far Headingley in the city of Leeds, 1948, 11 ff.; (2) Copy of the memorandum of deposit, between D. Gordois and Marti...

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Yorkshire Land and Warping Company, Business Archive

1875-1947

Comprises: (1) Many bundles of legal documents drawn up between the Warping Company and various other companies and individuals during the late nineteenth century and the early decades of the twentiet...

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William A. Wood (land agents) Archive

Wood, William A

1868-1960

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Archive Series

Pieces of Land

Crossley-Holland, Kevin

1970-1979

This series contains items relating to Crossley-Holland's travel book 'Pieces of Land', published in 1972. Includes correspondence, drafts, and research materials.

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DEED RELATING TO LAND IN ADDINGHAM

13th century

1. Adam de Brereton 2. Sir John Vavasour

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