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Kitching family of Great Ayton

Reference: D/Ki Catalogue Title: Kitching family of Great Ayton Area: Catalogue Category: Business and Industry Records Description: 

Covering Dates: 1505-1957

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  • Kitching family of Great Ayton
    • Kitching family of Great Ayton (Ref: D/Ki)
    • RECORDS OF THE WHESSOE FOUNDRY (Ref: D/Ki 1-105)
    • Stockton and Darlington Railway (Ref: D/Ki 1-7)
    • Papers relating to the Kitching Partnership (Ref: D/Ki 8-15A)
    • Papers relating to Sale of Whessoe Foundry (Ref: D/Ki 16-19)
    • Stock and Material books (Ref: D/Ki 20-25)
    • Cost of repairs to, and for building of, new locomotives (Ref: D/Ki 26-40)
    • Letter Books (Ref: D/Ki 41-50)
    • Day books (Ref: D/Ki 51-60)
    • Ledgers (Ref: D/Ki 61-74)
    • Cash books (Ref: D/Ki 75-79)
    • Invoice books (Ref: D/Ki 80-83)
    • Account books (Ref: D/Ki 84-88)
    • Stock dividends and loans journals (Ref: D/Ki 89-91)
    • Wages books (Ref: D/Ki 92-97)
    • Personal cash and account books (Ref: D/Ki 98-105)
    • PERSONAL PAPERS (Ref: D/Ki 106-289)
    • Diaries, correspondence and family papers (Ref: D/Ki 106-273)
    • Great Ayton Farm (Ref: D/Ki 274-282)
    • Gainford Park herd (Ref: D/Ki 283-289)
    • HENRY KITCHING'S REMINISCENCES (Ref: D/Ki 290-437)
    • Genealogical notes and notes on the history of the Kitching family (Ref: D/Ki 290-339)
    • Anecdotes on Great Ayton (Ref: D/Ki 340-346)
    • General autobiographical and other anecdotes by Henry Kitching (Ref: D/Ki 347-374)
    • Journey to the East (Ref: D/Ki 375-379)
    • Reflections on cricket (Ref: D/Ki 380-430)
    • Henry Kitching's reflections on golf (Ref: D/Ki 431-437)
    • MISCELLANEOUS (Ref: D/Ki 438-461)

Catalogue Description

Records deposited on long-term
25 November 1990

(Acc: 1272(D))

Catalogue Contents

Kitching family of Great Ayton (Ref: D/Ki)RECORDS OF THE WHESSOE FOUNDRY (Ref: D/Ki 1-105)Stockton and Darlington Railway (Ref: D/Ki 1-7)Ref: D/Ki 1

Report on intended railroad from Stockton by Darlington to the Collieries, December 1819
(1 paper, printed)

Ref: D/Ki 2

A Further Report of the Intended Rail or Tram Road from Stockton, by Darlington, to the Collieries, with a Branch to Yarm, February 1821 Includes plan inscribed 'Wm. Kitching 1821'
(1 volume, paper covered)

Ref: D/Ki 3

Account submitted by W. & A. Kitching to Stockton and Darlington Railway Co. for laying part of the line, 28 March 1833
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 4

Copy report and duplicate by John Dixon to the Directors of the Stockton and Darlington Railway Company concerning cost of relaying track, 24 October 1843 and copy letter from Joseph Pease to John Dixon, 10 November 1843 and from John Dixon to Joseph Pease, 16 November 1843
(2 files, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 5

Specification for maintaining railway and works for a term of 10 years, from January 1844, by John Dixon, 24 October 1843 and copy agreement by John Harris of Darlington, civil engineer, to maintain works on Stockton and Darlington railway from Middlesbrough to Crook from 1 September 1843
(1 booklet and 1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 6

Specification for maintaining railway and works from 1 January 1844, 24 October 1843
(1 booklet)

Ref: D/Ki 7

Detailed estimates for maintaining the Stockton Darlington railway, n.d. [c.1843]
(1 booklet and 1 file, paper)

Papers relating to the Kitching Partnership (Ref: D/Ki 8-15A)Ref: D/Ki 8

Note of terms of agreement reached for dissolution of partnership of W. and A. Kitching, made by A. Kitching, Darlington, 6 December 1844
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 9

October 1845 (1) William Kitching (2) Alfred Kitching Memorandum of agreement that (2) shall pay (1) £750, in addition to £2000, for share in joint stock
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 10

23 July 1845 (1) William Kitching of Darlington, ironmonger (late engine builder and ironfounder) (2) Alfred Kitching, engine builder and iron founder Agreement and counterpart to dissolve the co-partnership of (1) and (2) as engine builders and ironfounders. All assets to belong to (2) (2) to pay £2000 to (1) of which £750 to be for leasehold premises and £1250 for goodwill and stock-in trade
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 11

Notice of dissolution from 31 December 1844 of partnership of William and Alfred Kitching, 24 July 1845
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 12

Copy of D/Ki 9, dated 11 November 1845, and cancelled promissory note for payment of £2000 by Alfred Kitching to William Kitching, 1 August 1845, with note of calculation of interest thereon, 1850 - 1851
(3 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 13

Letter from John S. Peacock at Darlington to Alfred Kitching concerning legal aspects of cessation of partnership between the latter and his brother
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 14

Account of William Baty of expenses incurred in drawing up lease of ground between Stockton and Darlington Railway main line and Darlington branch line to W. and A. Kitching, 19 February 1840 Endorsed: 'Acct. for Title deeds for New Works, 1836'
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 15

26 July 1860 (1) Stockton and Darlington Railway Co. (2) Alfred Kitching of Darlington, gent. Conveyance from (1) to (2) of reversion of parcels of land in parish of Darlington (1a.5p.) with ironfoundry, workshops, sheds and cottages and parcel of land to north west (36 sq. yds.). Plan endorsed
(1 parchment)

Ref: D/Ki 15A

Copy articles of agreement of the South Durham Iron Company, Darlington, 1 July 1854
(1 volume, leather bound)

Papers relating to Sale of Whessoe Foundry (Ref: D/Ki 16-19)Ref: D/Ki 16

Whessoe Foundry balance sheets, 1 May and 1 December 1891; cash account, 1 May and 1 December 1891 and accountant's report, after purchase of foundry, by Messrs. Coates, North and King, 31 December 1891
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 17

Letter from Ernest J. Meek, Darlington, to Henry Kitching concerning payment of balance of purchase money for Whessoe Foundry, 1 November 1894
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 18

Letter from Frank Brown, accountant, Stockton on Tees, to Henry Kitching concerning payment of purchase price for Whessoe Foundry, 10 October 1894 - 6 November 1894
(3 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 19

Brief history of Whessoe Foundry, 27 October 1916
(1 paper, typescript)

Stock and Material books (Ref: D/Ki 20-25)Ref: D/Ki 20

Material book, July 1887 - March 1889 Gives details of iron ordered and from whom
(1 volume, calf bound)

Ref: D/Ki 21

Trade charge book, 1853 - 1862 Includes: repairs of buildings, salaries, income tax payments
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 22

Account of foundry costs, January 1888 - June 1890
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 23

Stock and property account book, December 1854 - December 1867
(1 volume, leather bound)

Ref: D/Ki 24

Stock book, 30 June 1889 - 31 December 1890 At end: Accounts outstanding, 31 December 1890
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 25

Weighing machine cost book, no. 4, January 1883 - December 1890
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Cost of repairs to, and for building of, new locomotives (Ref: D/Ki 26-40)Ref: D/Ki 26

Account of repairs to locomotives, September 1831 - June 1832 Inscribed 'CNB W. & A.K. in 1831 Rocket and other early engines repaired'
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 27

Account of repairs to locomotives, January 1834 - November 1836
(1 volume, vellum bound)

Ref: D/Ki 28

Account of cost of building new engine, Confidence, and altering no. 12 Hope engine, September 1832 - 1835
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 29

Account of expense of building the Weardale railway coach, 1835
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 30

Account of expenditure in building new engine, Vesta, October 1836 -September 1837
(1 volume, paper covered)

Ref: D/Ki 31

Account of expenditure in building no. 10 engine, Hope Town, November 1840 - June 1841
(1 volume, paper covered)

Ref: D/Ki 32

Account of expenditure in building no. 19 and 20 engines, 1847
(1 volume, paper covered)

Ref: D/Ki 33

Account of expenditure in building no. 15 engine, 1846, no. 16 engine, 1846 and new horse box, 1847
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 34

Account of expenditure on building The Skelton Castle, locomotive no. 13, 1846, no. 17 engine, 1847, and no. 18 engine, 1847 - 1848
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 35

Account of expenditure in building no. 7 coach engine, Raby Castle, and no. 12 engine, 1839 - 1845
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 36

Account of expenditure on luggage engine no. 9 for N.E. railway, no. 11 engine and no. 24 engine, 1839 - 1852
(1 volume, quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 37

Draft specifications including a Merchant coach, Planet engine no. 10, North Star engine no. 11, William 4th engine no. 14, Experiment no. 6 engine, Hope engine no. 2; specifications for engine for Timothy Hackworth, 20 February 1835, Manbys Patent Fire feeder, Vesta and Clarence engines, Brusselton Bank engine, Thomas Hackworth drilling machine, Thomas Hackworth screwing machine, Mr. Walton's engine on the Clarence railway, Sunbeam engine, the State and Tyneside engines, Wylam engine, 1835 - 1839 At end: Rules and orders of the Free Gift Society, a friendly society of the employees of William and Alfred Kitching
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 38

Record of orders and tenders made by W. Kitching, January 1845 - February 1854
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 39

Estimate book, c.1878 - 1881 Attached: Estimate for work for J. Coates and Co., 1889
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound, 1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 40

Rough estimate book, n.d. [late 19th century]
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Letter Books (Ref: D/Ki 41-50)Ref: D/Ki 41

Copy letter book of W. & A. Kitching, 14 July 1834 - 21 January 1836
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 42

Copy letter book of W. & A. Kitching, 28 January 1836 - 19 March 1837
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 43

Copy letter book of Alfred and W.A. Kitching, New Works, (later described as Railway Foundry) Darlington, 13 March 1837 - 6 March 1839
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 44

Copy letter book of W.and A. Kitching, March 1839 - May 1842
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 45

Copy letter book of W. & A. Kitching, 29 June 1842 - 21 December 1840
(1 volume, quarter leather bound)

Ref: D/Ki 46

Letter book, 28 September 1885 - 4 May 1891
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 47

Letter book, 15 May 1890 - 4 December 1890 Index attached
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 48

Copy letter book of Whessoe Foundry Co. Ltd., March 1916 - February 1921
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 49

Copy letter book of Whessoe Foundry Company Ltd., (mainly concerning payment of dividends and summoning of meetings of shareholders), August 1903 - March 1920
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 50

Copy memorandum book of London Office referring to a Geo. Clark and Mr. Smith-Rowse, (Whessoe?), June 1829 - May 1893
(1 volume)

Day books (Ref: D/Ki 51-60)Ref: D/Ki 51

Engine day book, December 1839 - January 1842
(1 volume, vellum bound)

Ref: D/Ki 52

Day book, April 1848 - April 1852
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 53

Day book, April 1852 - April 1855
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 54

Day book, May 1855 - August 1857
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 55

Day book, September 1857 - August 1860
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 56

Day book, September 1860 - 1865
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 57

Day book, 1854 - 1859 Receipts and payments on account of shares and loans etc.
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 58

Day book, January 1860 - December 1866
(1 volume, vellum bound)

Ref: D/Ki 59

Day book no. 13, May 1886 - December 1889
(1 volume, calf bound)

Ref: D/Ki 60

Weighing machine day book, January 1884 - September 1889
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ledgers (Ref: D/Ki 61-74)Ref: D/Ki 61

Ledger, 1831 - 1844 Inscribed 'Almost certainly W.K. - shop and foundry in town'
(1 volume, vellum bound)

Ref: D/Ki 62

Ledger 1, Wm. and Alfred Kitching, 1831 - 1854
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 63

Ledger, 1834 - 1842 Inscribed 'Ledger D with index'
(1 volume, vellum bound and 1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 64

Ledger A (Sales), December 1831 - 1844 Volume rebound 1950
(1 volume, plastic bound)

Ref: D/Ki 65

Ledger A, 1855 - 1863 Inscribed 'John Kitching of Stamford Hill's affairs'
(1 volume, vellum bound, loose leather cover)

Ref: D/Ki 66

Ledger A1, August 1854 - March 1866 With separate index
(1 volume, calf bound, cloth covered)

Ref: D/Ki 67

Ledger B, January 1845 - 1855 With index
(1 volume, calf bound)

Ref: D/Ki 68

Ledger B, 1852 - 1867
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 69

Ledger C, (Sales), 1854 - 1864
(1 volume, calf bound)

Ref: D/Ki 70

Ledger D, October 1850 - 1857
(1 volume, vellum bound)

Ref: D/Ki 71

S.L. Ledger, 1845 - 1853 Inscribed: 'Seems to be W.K. business - no W. & A.K.'
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 72

S.L. Ledger, 1854 - 1862
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 73

Shares ledger, 1866 - 1880
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 74

Ledger, No. 4, July 1882 - April 1891
(1 volume, calf bound)

Cash books (Ref: D/Ki 75-79)Ref: D/Ki 75

Cash book, June 1833 - November 1844 Inscribed 'Account of cash paid. Cash book, no. 1'
(1 volume, vellum bound)

Ref: D/Ki 76

Cash book, January 1845 - January 1854
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 77

Cash book, February 1854 - October 1862
(1 volume, calf bound)

Ref: D/Ki 78

Cash book, January 1867 - February 1882 Inscribed 'A.K. private accounts'
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 79

Cash book, no. 4, May 1888 - June 1891 Inscribed 'Whessoe foundry'
(1 volume, leather bound with cloth cover)

Invoice books (Ref: D/Ki 80-83)Ref: D/Ki 80

Invoices directed to Messrs. Kitching pasted into volume, 1831 - 4 December 1833
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 81

Invoice book, January 1845 - March 1851
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 82

Invoice book, April 1851 - April 1856
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 83

Invoice book, September 1856 - September 1861
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Account books (Ref: D/Ki 84-88)Ref: D/Ki 84

Cash account, 1836 - 1843
(1 volume, vellum bound)

Ref: D/Ki 84A

Cash account, 2 January 1873 - 10 February 1882
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 85

Capital (share?) account book, 1833 - 1857
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 86

Account book, August 1857 - December 1870
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 87

Share account book, n.d.
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: D/Ki 88

Bankers' account book, January 1867 - December 1870 At end: List of income, 1871 - 1880
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Stock dividends and loans journals (Ref: D/Ki 89-91)Ref: D/Ki 89

Journal of stock dividends and loans, January 1867 - September 1879
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 90

Journal of stock dividends and loans, September 1879 - February 1882 Annotated: 'Probably AK Private Journal, October 1879 - February 1882'
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 91

Index
(1 volume, paper bound)

Wages books (Ref: D/Ki 92-97)Ref: D/Ki 92

Wages book, January 1846 - 27 April 1850
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 93

Wages book, June 1854 - 13 January 1855
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 94

Wages book, January 1855 - May 1857
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 95

Wages book, July 1860 - November 1862
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 96

Wages book, March 1880 - April 1880
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 97

Wages book, May 1887 - September 1889
(1 volume, calf bound)

Personal cash and account books (Ref: D/Ki 98-105)Ref: D/Ki 98

John Kitching trust accounts, 1856 - 1864
(1 volume, calf bound)

Ref: D/Ki 99

Personal account book, January 1860 - June 1869
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 100

Personal account book, June 1869 - 1876
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 101

Petty cash book, January 1851 - December 1859 Inscribed 'A. Kitching, Darlington' and, in later hand, 'This is A.K.'s personal account book - his own petty cash. His marriage 4/8/52'
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 102

Cash taken from trade and repaid to works, by A. Kitching, 1845 - 1864
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 103

Personal (poss. H. Kitching ?) cash book, 1908 - 1911
(1 volume, leather bound)

Ref: D/Ki 104

Personal cash book, January 1918 - July 1918
(1 volume, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 105

Newspaper cuttings book, 1889 - 1895 Inscribed 'probably George Mann's - yes, by writing'
(1 volume, cloth bound)

PERSONAL PAPERS (Ref: D/Ki 106-289)

This section includes the personal diaries of Alfred Kitching, correspondence of Henry Kitching and papers of other member of the Kitching family. It also includes papers relating to their property in Great Ayton and Gainford

Diaries, correspondence and family papers (Ref: D/Ki 106-273)Ref: D/Ki 106

Diary of A. Kitching, March - May 1843
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 107

Diary of A. Kitching, 3 May - 24 October, n.d.
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 108

Diary of A. Kitching, July 1845 - January 1858
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 109

Diary of unidentified individual (member of Kitching family), 10 August 1844 - 18 July 1845
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 110

number not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 111

Letter from W. Kitching, Darlington to his brother, John Kitching, 16 Cornhill, London, concerning illness of cousin, James, 27 May 1821
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 112

Probate copy of the will of Sarah Kitching of Woodale House near Castleton, Yorkshire, spinster, bequeathing personal estates and effects to brother Alfred Kitching, 15 March 1851 Copy made 20 January 1866
(1 file, parchment)

Ref: D/Ki 113

Probate copy of the will of Alfred Kitching of Darlington, esq., devising among other things Elmfield and a field in Four Riggs Lane, two houses in North Terrace, to wife, Mary Janson Kitching, for life and thereafter to son, John Kitching; North Riding, Houghton-le-Side, High Coniscliffe, and Newbiggin and piece of land at Eastbourne in the parish of Darlington in trust for younger son, Henry Kitching, until 21 years when they revert to son, John Kitching; Great and Little Ayton to remain to use of second son, Alfred Edward Kitching, and Newbiggin and High Coniscliffe to use of H. Kitching; interest on £80,000 to wife, Mary, and £3,000 p.a. out of all trust properties for education of sons, 10 February 1869 Codicil, 2 July 1881, changing trustees; devise of Elmfield to comprise house called North Villa and two houses in Wooler Street, Darlington; bequests to wife to include horses and carriages, harness, plants, gardening tools; investments in his name to belong absolutely to wife; bequest of share in Fry, Janson and Co. and in North Bitchburn Coal Co. to son, John; absolute bequest of land at Springfield, Newbiggin, Cockerton and Mowden Bridge to son, John; interest in firm of Charles Janson Son and Co. to son, Alfred Edward Kitching, and lands at Great and Little Ayton; all farms, lands and hereditaments situated at Houghton-le-Side; Haggitt Hill Grange near Trenholme Bar and Routon in North Riding; lands and messuages in Gainford and Coniscliffe to son, Henry; £10,000 to son, Henry; various small charitable legacies ¹/3 of trust fund to son, John; ¹/3 to son, Henry; ¹/3 to son, Alfred Edward Kitching Codicil, 11 August 1881, making change in trustees
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 114

Verses by J. Kitching in his school, Grove House, 3 July 1869
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 115

Volume inscribed 'J. Kitching, Elm Field, Darlington', including list of locomotive engines on Darlington section of N.E.R., September 1869, account of a snowstorm on Stainmoor, March 1867, sketches on '98, Pierremont with the Crown' and mineral engine; numbers of engines on the Great Northern Railway, North Eastern Railway, Metropolitan Railway, North London railway and other rough sketches
(1 volume, vellum bound)

Ref: D/Ki 116

Personal details of John Kitching, b. 1854, and Henry Kitching, b. 1858
(8 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 117

Letter from H. Kitching to his father concerning his activities at school, n.d. [c.1870]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 118

Geography notes, H. Kitching, January 1872
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 119

Lists of examination results, school exams and other athletic activities at Grove House School, Tottenham, attended by Henry Kitching between 1873 and 1878
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 120

French exercise book belonging to H. Kitching, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 121

Rough account of expenditure on Coniscliffe, Newbiggin and Nabboth Farms, 1873 - 1880
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 122

Rough account of expenditure on High Coniscliffe, two houses in North Terrace, Brookside Farm, land and cottages at Mowden Bridge and land at Cockerton, 1873 - 1880 and note that Ayton Firs, Haland Hill Farms taken into occupation at time of purchase, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 123

Rough account of barley, oats and beans produced by or sold to Thomas Elliott Gundry, n.d
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 124

Rough notes of receipts and expenditure by G.W. Lyall on behalf of Henry Kitching, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 125

Letter from Thomas Priestman, High Coniscliffe, to Henry Kitching concerning details of farm land and buildings, 9 March 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 126

Letter from Henry Richardson, Hambleton Hills, to Henry Kitching concerning replacement of fencing, 19 March 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 127

Letter from John W. Alexander, Stockton-on-Tees, to Henry Kitching concerning Haggitt Hill Farm, 27 March 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 128

Letter from Samuel Richardson, Newton Morrell, Darlington, to Henry Kitching concerning arbitration between the latter's father and Samuel Richardson, 7 April 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 129

Letter from I. Brydon, Londonderry Offices, Seaham Harbour to John Kitching, Oaklands, Kingston Hill, Surrey, concerning the latter's property at Newbiggin, 20 April 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 130

Letter from W. Winn, Aiffrigg and Slacks Quarries, Great Ayton, to Henry Kitching, Elmfield, Darlington, concerning site for sewage tank at Great Ayton, 4 May 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 131

Letter from N. Hart, Newbiggin to unnamed correspondent [H. Kitching] concerning rent of Newbiggin farm, 7 May 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 132

Letter from Henry Richardson, Upleatham RSO, to Henry Kitching concerning payment of rent and fine weather, 9 May 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 133

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching concerning details of feeding of cattle, 20 May 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 134

Letter from Henry Richardson, Upleatham RSO, Yorkshire, to Henry Kitching concerning outlet for sewage at Great Ayton, 25 May 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 135

Letter from C.H. Bowes, Locomotive Department, North Eastern Railway, North Road, Darlington, to Henry Kitching concerning payment by the latter, 6 and 8 June 1883
(2 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 136

Letter from Byers Hart, Ureule ? Hill, Longnewton, to [Henry Kitching] concerning payment of rent, 13 June 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 137

Letter from And? Nuttall, 14 Wycombe Street, Darlington, to Henry Kitching concerning repayment of loan, 15 June 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 138

Letter from John W. Calvert, Gainford Horse and Foal Show Society, to Henry Kitching concerning the latter's offer to give a prize for draught horses, 16 June 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 139

Letter from John W. Alexander, Post Office Chambers, Middlesbrough, to Henry Kitching concerning building at Haggitt Hill Farm, 18 June 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 140

Telegram from A.E. Kitching, Great Western Hotel, Oban, to Henry Kitching giving next hotel address, 3 July 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 141

Letter from John W. Alexander, 2, Keppel Street, Russell Square, to Henry Kitching concerning routine matters at Haggitt Hill Farm, 3 July 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 142

Letter from John W. Alexander, Post Office Chambers, Middlesbrough, to Henry Kitching referring to work on house at Haggitt Hill Farm, 7 July 1853
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 143

Letter from John W. Alexander, Post Office Chambers, Middlesbrough, to Henry Kitching concerning progress of building at Haggitt Hill Farm, 9 July 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 144

Letter from Henry Richardson, Upleatham RSO, to Henry Kitching enclosing rent of house at Grange, 12 July 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 145

Note made by John Helm, Harland Hill, of iron to be sent to Joseph Harper, 13 July 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 146

Letter from Annie B. Smith, Gt. Saling, to Henry Kitching making arrangement for the latter's visit, 19 July 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 147

Letter from Thomas Priestman, High Coniscliffe, to Henry Kitching thanking the latter for payment, 19 July 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 148

Letter from John W. Alexander, Middlesbrough, to Henry Kitching enclosing the former's charges for work on Haggitt Hill Farm, 20 July 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 149

Letter from David Dale, North Eastern Railway Company to Henry Kitching agreeing to support the latter's nominee for station-master at Trenholme Bar, 24 July 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 150

Letter from John W. Alexander, Middlesbrough, to Henry Kitching reporting on progress of building at Haggitt Hill, 10 August 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 151

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching enclosing details of farming, 26 August 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 152

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching concerning financial and other details of farming administration, 8 September 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 153

Letter from Henry Richardson, Upleatham RSO, to Henry Kitching concerning the latter's visit and his institution of a prize at Stokesley cattle show, 8 September 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 154

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching giving details of farm animals, 9 September 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 155

Letter from John W. Alexander, Middlesbrough, to Henry Kitching concerning completion of building work at Haggitt Hill Farm, 10 October 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 156

Letter from D.A. Hobson, 1 Nelson Terrace, Coatham, to Henry Kitching requesting subscription to drinking fountain on promenade, 9 October 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 157

Letter from Alia Park, Newbus Grange, Darlington, to Henry Kitching requesting subscription to Hurworth Hunt, 10 October 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 158

Letter from William Harbottle, Great Ayton, to Henry Kitching giving details of farming at Harland Hill including results of post-mortem on a cow, 11 October 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 159

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching giving details of cow's death and progress of harvest, 14 October 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 160

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching giving details of calf feed and building progress, 18 November 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 161

Letter from Henry Richardson, Upleatham RSO, to Henry Kitching requesting repairs to roof at the Grange, Great Ayton, 29 October 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 162

Part letter from David Dale, Torbay and South Devon Club, Torquay, to Henry Kitching asking the latter to join the Darlington Junior Liberal Club, 19 November 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 163

Letter from Thomas Lawson, High Coniscliffe, to Henry Kitching concerning details of hay harvest, 14 December 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 164

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching giving details of running of farm, 16 December 1883

Ref: D/Ki 165

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching mentioning calving and deposits in the bank, 3 January 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 166

Letter from John W. Alexander, Middlesbrough, to Henry Kitching enclosing expenses connected with building work at Haggitt Hill Farm, 23 January 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 167

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching concerning licences, 24 January 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 168

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching concerning licences and cow, 26 January 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 169

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching describing effects of storm, 27 January 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 170

Letter from Henry Richardson, Upleatham RSO, to Henry Kitching enclosing rent, 27 January 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 171

Letter from Charles A. Ironside, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, to Henry Kitching thanking the latter for his trouble concerning 'hit', 28 January 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 172

Letter from John S. Stowell, Faverdale, Darlington, [to Henry Kitching] recommending workman, 29 January 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 173

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching describing condition of calf, 14 February 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 174

Letter from Frederick F. Hallett, The Manor House, Brighton, to Henry Kitching accompanying consignment of wheat, 18 February 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 175

Letter from E.W. Lyall, Darlington, to Henry Kitching recommending tenant for Pinkney's house, 12 March 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 176

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching concerning details of running farm, 12 March 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 177

Letter from Edwin [?], 14 Russell Street, to Henry Kitching giving the latter advice on agricultural techniques, 19 March 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 178

Letter from Thomas Willis, Manor House, Carperby, Bedale, to Henry Kitching concerning shorthorn cattle, 18 April 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 179

Letter from Thomas Willis, Manor House, Carperby, Bedale, to Henry Kitching advising him on the price of bull calves, 13 May 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 180

Letter from Thomas Willis, Manor House, Carperby, Bedale, to Henry Kitching concerning purchase of a bull and condition of the former's herd, 24 May 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 181

Letter from Thomas Priestman, High Coniscliffe, to Henry Kitching concerning letter of house and garden, 30 May 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 182

Letter from W. Myan, Moor House, Leyburn, to Henry Kitching concerning red cow at Appleby, 9 June 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 183

Letter from Wm. G.E. Coles, Hill Top House, Leyburn, to Henry Kitching concerning price of cow at Leyburn, 12 June 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 184

Letter from Thomas Willis, Manor House, Carperby, Bedale, to Henry Kitching concerning sale of heifer, 12 June 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 185

Letter from Thomas Willis, Manor House, Carperby, Bedale, to Henry Kitching concerning sale of bull, 20 June 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 186

Letter from W. Manning, Wolverton House, Broadstairs, to Henry Kitching referring to an article on human frailties and giving news of his son, 7 August 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 187

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching describing calving and condition of rest of the herd, 14 August 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 188

Copy of resolution thanking Henry Kitching for donation to Coniscliffe Reading Room and Library, 23 August 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 189

Letter from Thomas Willis, Manor House, Carperby, Bedale, to Henry Kitching concerning serving by bulls, 4 October 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 190

Letter from Thomas Willis, Manor House, Carperby, to Henry Kitching concerning performance of bull, 24 November 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 191

Letter from Thomas Willis to Henry Kitching concerning death of animal, 12 November 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 192

Letter from Thomas Willis to Henry Kitching regarding details of animals purchased, 17 November 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 193

Letter from R.C. Stonehouse, 44 Bondgate, Darlington, to Henry Kitching requesting lease of cornmill at High Coniscliffe, 24 November 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 194

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching giving details of calving, 29 November 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 195

Letter from Edmund B. Gibson, Saffron Walden, to Henry Kitching concerning despatch of cows to the latter and details of the former's farming, 13 December 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 196

Letter from Thomas Priestman, High Coniscliffe, to Henry Kitching concerning tenant of house and garden joining Sowerby's, 20 December 1884
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 197

Letter from Henry Richardson, Upleatham RSO, to Henry Kitching agreeing to tenancy of farm, 17 January 1885
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 198

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching giving details of progress of herd, 3 February 1885
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 199

Letter from John Helm, Harland Hill, to Henry Kitching giving details of farming, 5 March 1885
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 200

Letter from William Harbottle, Great Ayton, to Henry Kitching concerning conditions at Haggitt Hill, n.d. [c.1885]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 201

Letter from Davison Kitchingman, 26 South Church Road, to Henry Kitching enclosing sketch of drain, n.d. [c.1885]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 202

Bill for tea from King's Head Hotel, Richmond, n.d. [c.1885]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 203

Note of hedge dressing, by J. Appelton, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 204

Letter from Ralph E. Blissett, Rose Cottage, 14 Nichols Street, Desborough, to 'Mr' Kitching concerning repayment of a loan of £2000, n.d.
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 205

Notice issued by Durham County Council to Robert Sewell of High Coniscliffe that proceedings will be taken to prevent his discharging sewage into Ulnaby Beck and the river Tees, 26 July 1894
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 206

Memorandum from John Dixon, Great Ayton RSO, to Henry Kitching, Gainford concerning arrangements for drainage, 3 and 9 August 1894
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 207

Letter from Ernest E. Meek, Darlington, to Henry Kitching discussing question of sewage disposal and Great Ayton parish council, 11 August 1894
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 208

Letter from Ernest J. Meek, Darlington, to Henry Kitching, Gainford, concerning public sewer at High Coniscliffe, 19 October 1894
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 209

Off print entitled Old Middlesbro' sent to Henry Kitching by its author, George Dixon, n.d. [c.1900]
(1 paper, prTnted)

Ref: D/Ki 210

Part of copy letter to unidentified addressee from H. Kitching concerning Atherton show, n.d. [c.1930]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 211

Personal account book, May 1923 - January 1929
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 212

List of names of companies in which shares held, n.d. [c.1921 - 1930]
(1 volume, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 213

Copy letter of H. Kitching mainly concerning the organisation of Guisborough Monthly Meeting, 1923, and draft minutes, 1931
(1 volume, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 214

Note of interest payable by Henry Kitching to the executors of the late Alfred Kitching, December 1882 - June 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 215

Letter from W. Harding, Crown Street Chambers, Darlington, to Henry Kitching concerning securities belonging to late Alfred Kitching, 4 June 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 216

List of securities owned by Alfred Kitching, deceased, n.d.
(1 paper, typescript)

Ref: D/Ki 217

Letter from Henry Rayne Ward, 12 Conduit Street, Upper Clapton, to Henry Kitching enclosing receipt for payment of annuity left to the former by J. Kitching, 30 August 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 218

Account made by E.W. Lyall of Mrs. Kitching's rents for the quarter ending, 23 November 1883
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 219

Rough list of securities held by John, Alfred and Henry Kitching, n.d. [c.1890]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 220

Rough list of securities owned by Mrs. Mary Ianson Kitching, deceased, n.d. [c.1890]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 221

Residuary Account: schedule of securities in public companies, 31 December 1898
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 222

Letter from William Harding, chartered accountant and stockbroker, Darlington, to Henry Kitching concerning the latter's holdings in securities, 15 May 1899
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 223

List of securities at Elm Field, Darlington, 15 February 1900
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 224

List of securities transferred from Mrs. Kitching to her three sons, John, A.E. and Henry Kitching, March 1900
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 225

Rough list of shares labelled 'Distribution per W. Harding', 1904
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 226

Further division of shares and cash amongst residuary legatees of William Harding, deceased, n.d. [c.1904]

Ref: D/Ki 227

Suggested particulars of securities to be transferred by Mrs. Kitching to each of her three sons, 12 May 1904
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 228

List of stocks [held by Henry Kitching], 28 December 1904
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 229

List of Henry Kitching's securities, n.d. [c.1907]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 230

Receipt by G.K. Byerman for share certificates from Henry Kitching in connection with estate of Mrs. Mary Ianson Kitching, 9 June 1909
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 231

Schedule of property referred to in the will of Henry Richardson of Great Ayton and Stockton, 16 February 1914 and copy of will of Henry Richardson
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 232

Appointment of Henry Kitching as J.P. for the county of Durham, 7 January 1893, and for the North Riding of Yorkshire, 13 September 1915
(2 papers, typescript)

Ref: D/Ki 233

Valuation of personal estate [of Henry Kitching?], 3 November 1919
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 234

Bank book with the York City and County Banking Co. Ltd. belonging to Henry Kitching, 1909 - 1922
(1 booklet, vellum bound)

Ref: D/Ki 235

Letter from Punch and Robson and accounts concerning sale to Henry Kitching of land at Great Ayton formerly in the possession of H.C.A. Jackson, deceased, 12 May 1931
(3 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 236

Receipt by Thomas Laid Hodgson, Darlington, to William Kitching for residue of estate of the former's father and papers connected with the trust, n.d.
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 237

Cleveland Water Company Engineer's report, January 1910
(1 booklet, paper, typescript)

Ref: D/Ki 238

Memorandum from Cleveland Water Company concerning proposed reservoir at Goatscar, November 1913
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/Ki 239

Letter from E. Hamilton, Rigwood, Saltburn by the Sea, Yorkshire, to Henry Kitching concerning water supply, 13 July 1929
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 240

Letter from Durham County Water Board to Henry Kitching enclosing article 'Tapping the Earth's Reservoir', 10 January 1930
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 241

Correspondence between the Durham County Water Board and Henry Kitching, The Grange, Great Ayton, concerning the latter's boring for water near Lockwood Reservoir, 31 July - 8 August 1929
(4 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 242

List of totals of rainfall at Lockwood Reservoir, 1900 - 1929
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 243

Extract from speech made by Mr. Dennis in appreciation of Henry Kitching's work as chairman of committee, July 1935
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 244

Letter from Bishop Auckland District Gas Co., to Henry Kitching, The Grange, Great Ayton, enclosing copy of revenue account and working results for 1929

Ref: D/Ki 245

Letter from the Gas Office, Hexham concerning proposal by Messrs. Pease and Partners Ltd. to supply coke oven gas, 3 February 1930
(3 papers, typescript)

Ref: D/Ki 246

Proposal from Pease and Partners, Ltd. to Bishop Auckland District Gas Co. to supply gas from St. Helens ovens, 6 June 1930
(1 file, paper, typescript)

Ref: D/Ki 247

Bishop Auckland District Gas Co., particulars of working results, 1928 and 1929
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 248

Letter from Chipchase, Wood and Co., Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, to Henry Kitching, Great Ayton, enclosing letter from the former to Bishop Auckland Gas Co., concerning reserve fund, 12 and 14 October 1929
(4 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 249

Correspondence between Bishop Auckland Gas Co. and the Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead Gas Co., concerning the supply of coke oven gas and the use of a reserve fund, 25 and 29 October 1929
(2 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 250

Letter from Bishop Auckland District Gas Co. to H. Kitching, The Grange, Great Ayton, Yorkshire, enclosing letters of secretaries of Bishop Auckland and Gateshead Gas Co.'s concerning taking of coke gas and Reserve fund, 29 October 1929
(3 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 251

Balance sheet for Bishop Auckland District Gas Company, for year ending 1929
(1 paper, printed)

Ref: D/Ki 252

Revenue account and profit and loss account for the Bishop Auckland District Gas Co., for the year ending 1929
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 253

Letter from the Bishop Auckland District Gas Co. to Henry Kitching, The Grange, Great Ayton, enclosing letter from Trotter, Bruce and Loft, solicitors to the company and report from Tow, Durnford and Co. of 27 February 1924 concerning coke oven gas and reserve fund, 2 December 1929
(7 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 254

Letter from the Bishop Auckland District Gas Co. to Henry Kitching, The Grange, Great Ayton, concerning postponement of meeting of company, 9 June 1930
(2 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 255

Rough minute [made by H. Kitching] of general meeting of Bishop Auckland Gas Company, 1930
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 256

Letter from South Bank and Normanby Gas Light and Coke Co. Ltd. to Henry Kitching, The Grange, Great Ayton, enclosing letters from Barclays Bank Ltd. concerning finance of the company, 28 March - 15 April 1930
(4 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 257

Letter from South Bank and Normanby Gas Light and Coke Co. Ltd. to Henry Kitching enclosing letters from the Chairman to the Secretary and from Messrs. Punch and Robson to the Chairman concerning proposed new capital for the company, c.1930
(6 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 258

Circular letter issued by the Joint Manager of the National Gas Council of Great Britain and Ireland concerning provisions of Coal Mine's Bill which it was thought would force gas companies to increase the price of gas, c.1930
(1 paper, duplicated)

Ref: D/Ki 259

Paper read before the South Bank Primitive Methodist Literary and Debating Society on the subject of the industrial use of gas, March 1930
(1 file, paper, typescript)

Ref: D/Ki 260

Passport belonging to Noel Kitching, 16 October 1918
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 261-262

numbers not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 263

Letter from W.A. Ward, 33 Stranton Street, Thornaby on Tees, to Noel Kitching giving reminicenses about Great Ayton football club, 28 April 1939
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 264-272

numbers not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 273

Photograph of Robert Stuart and H. Kitching, taken by A.W.A. Plâté, photographer, The Bristol Studio, Columbo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), 7 March 1891
(1 photograph)

Great Ayton Farm (Ref: D/Ki 274-282)Ref: D/Ki 274

Farm account book for unidentified farm, most likely Ayton Grange [see p.21], January 1871 - December 1871
(1 volume)

Ref: D/Ki 275

Tracing of the Ayton Grange Estate in the parish of Ayton and North Riding, Yorkshire, belonging to Henry Kitching Esq., by Edward W. Lyall, Civil Engineers, Darlington, 30 August 1882
(1 plan, 51cm x 64cm, waxed linen, colour-wash)

Ref: D/Ki 276

Ayton Grange farm accounts, May 1894 - 1930 At end: Ayton Grange farm working results, 1894 - 1930, and results of entries in cattle shows, 1887 - 1907
(1 volume)

Ref: D/Ki 277

Ayton Grange Farm herd book, 1914 - 1923
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 278

'List of prizes won at cattle, sheep, pigs and with roots etc. for the Ayton Grange Farm', 1902 - 1919
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 279

Notebook containing history of Ayton Grange Farm, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 280

History of Ayton Grange Farm, 1909 - 1913 D/Ki 280 is a continuation of D/Ki 279, [c.1910]
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ki 281

Correspondence between William Hunter, Marwood House, Nunthorpe S.O., Yorkshire, and Henry Kitching concerning alteration to tithe assessments in Great Ayton, including copy of apportionment and plan of Ayton Grange Estate, 25 February - 28 April 1914
(8 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 282

Note made [by Henry Kitching ?] concerning conveyances of land in Great Ayton and The Far Field in Great Ayton, n.d.
(2 papers)

Gainford Park herd (Ref: D/Ki 283-289)Ref: D/Ki 283

Ledger of rents of Gainford Park Farm; Haggitt Hill Farm, East Rounton, Northallerton; Holm Farm, High Coniscliffe; Grange Farm, Great Ayton, and Grange House, Great Ayton; mill property at Ayton Grange; house at High Coniscliffe; mill and grass fields at High Coniscliffe; old mill and batts, Great Ayton; Great Ayton cricket club; Angrove East Farm, 1882 - 1918
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 284

Gainford Park Farm cash book, March 1882 - August 1904
(1 volume, calf half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 285

Gainford Park Farm herd book with annotations to 1921, 1884 - 1914
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 286

Account of Gainford Park Herd of Shorthorn Cattle, 1888 - 1913 Includes: water-colour sketches of cattle
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 287

'The Gainford Park Herd', manuscript history by Henry Kitching Includes: photographs of individuals and cattle, Vol. 1, 10 October 1913
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 288

Notebook on Gainford Park herd, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 289

'The Gainford Park Herd' [by Henry Kitching?], n.d. [c.1913]
(1 volume, cloth bound)

HENRY KITCHING'S REMINISCENCES (Ref: D/Ki 290-437)Genealogical notes and notes on the history of the Kitching family (Ref: D/Ki 290-339)Ref: D/Ki 290

I'Anson family trees with coat of arms, 1505 - 1816
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 291

number not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 292

Lists of Joshua and Beatrix Janson, 1731 - 1765, and receipt for funeral and probate expense of William Janson, 1822
(1 paper and 1 file)

Ref: D/Ki 293

Copy of article from Newcastle Weekly Chronicle concerning I'Anson family, 26 July 1884
(9 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 294

Notes on the pedigree of I'Anson of Corfe Castle, Dorset, and pedigree of Umfreville of Farnham Royal, 29 March 1910
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ki 295

Extracts from Darlington parish records, Society of Gentlemen Archers, Margaret Preston's Recollections, M. Kitching's claim to property at Brompton, Thirsk Monthly Meeting extracts, I'Anson family, n.d. [c.1915]
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 296

Copy of the will of Susanna Singleton of Darlington, widow, and personal estate to nephew, John Harrison of Darlington, woolcomber, Richard Lindley of Darlington, flaxdresser, John Stephenson of Stockton, shopkeeper, Thomas Robson of Darlington, weaver, to use of lunatic son, William, 8 September 1773
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 297

number not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 298

List of William Hodgson's assets, n.d. [c.1850]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 299

Copy of will of William Richardson of Langbaugh in the parish of Great Ayton, Yorkshire, gent., 30 January 1819
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 300

Letter from Dudley Richardson, Holmwood, Darlington, to Henry Kitching concerning Henry Richardson and incorporating extract from letter of Henry Richardson's sister, Elizabeth Hutchinson, 30 December 1917
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 301

Letters from Isaac Sharp, Secretary, Central Office of the Society of Friends, Devonshire House, 136 Bishopsgate, London, EC to John Kitching, Oaklands, Kingston Hill SW, concerning copies of entries in registers concerning the Goad family and enclosing entries, 11 February 1911 - 17 March 1911
(4 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 302

Copies of entries recording the births, marriages and burial of members of the Goad family, 1712 - 1799
(3 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 303

Notes for reflections on recent foreign affairs (c.1870 - 1914) and history of Pease family, by Henry Kitching, n.d., [c.1914]
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 304

Letter from John Kitching, Oaklands, Kingston Hill, to Henry Kitching enclosing details of the family of Bayne of Nidderdale, 16 June 1910
(10 papers and 1 envelope)

Ref: D/Ki 305

Letter from John Simpson, Humbley Grove, South Warnborough, Basingstoke, Hampshire to [Henry Kitching ?] concerning will of Thomas Wayne of Angrove Hall, 1803
(5 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 306

number not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 307

Quaker birth certificate of Ann, daughter of William and Ann Kitching, weaver, 15 January 1776
(parchment, 1 membrane)

Ref: D/Ki 308

Quaker birth certificate of Hannah, daughter of William and Ann Kitching of Darlington, 25 August 1778
(parchment, 1 membrane)

Ref: D/Ki 309

Quaker birth certificate of Mary, daughter of William and Ann Kitching of Darlington, weaver, 14 March 1783
(parchment, 1 membrane)

Ref: D/Ki 310

Description of lives and deaths of William and Deborah Kitching and their children, 1724 - 1819, made by John Kitching, Stamford Hill, 26 August 1819
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 311

Birth and death dates of children of William and Deborah Kitching, 1752 - 1819
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 312

number not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 313

Notes on Darlington from 1860 to 1907 including disquisitions on Quaker and other personalities in Darlington and the history of the Kitching family (from 1770), 1907
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 314

Typescript of history of Kitching family, 1724 - 1819 and 1819 - 1908 and manuscript of 1819 - 1908 and part of 1724 - 1819
(3 files and 1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 315

Copy of entry concerning Anthony Kitching (1477 - 1563) copied from Dictionary of National Biography, Volume XI, 1909, and other extracts concerning the Kitching family, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 file and 10 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 316

Copy extracts from charter rolls, close rolls and patent rolls, 1216 - 1454; copy made c.1910
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 317

Typescript of history of William Kitching entitled 'Later Notes', by H.K. and duplicate and manuscript
(3 files, 2 typescript)

Ref: D/Ki 318

Carbon of typescript of history of Darlington by H.K., n.d. [c.1910]
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/Ki 319

History of the 'Kitchings of Brompton and Darlington', including inset sketches of Darlington, Vol. 1, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 320

Copy entries in Quaker marriage registers for members of the Kitching family, 1667 - 1770
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 321

Notes on the Kitchings of Darlington, n.d. [c.1910]
(8 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 322

Rough history of the Kitchings of Darlington, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 323

Letter from A.R. Grundy, 29 Stanley Gardens, Notting Hill Gate, enclosing extracts from patent rolls and covering letter from unidentified correspondent to Henry Kitching, 4 and 5 August 1910
(3 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 324

Letter from J. K[itching], Oaklands, Kingston Hill, to Henry Kitching thanking the latter for his notes on the family and describing a relative, Mary Overend, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 325

Letter from J.K., Royal Societies Club, St. James' Street S.W., to Henry Kitching concerning presumed French origin of the Kitching family, 15 July 1910
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 326

Copy of marriage entry of William Kitching of Darlington, hardwareman, and Hannah Goad, daughter of Robert Goad of London, diamond polisher, in register of Stockton Quarterly Meeting, 1 October 1793 Copy made, 27 September 1911
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 327

Copy entries concerning members of the Kitching family taken from the register of burials of the Durham Quarterly Meeting, 1755 - 1775, and from the Yorkshire Quarterly Meeting, 1664 - 1818
(2 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 328

Notes on pedigree and history of Kitchings of Darlington and co-lateral branches, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 329

Rough notes and pedigree on the Kitchings of Darlington by H.K., n.d. [c.1910]
(7 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 330

Pencil sketch of Walton Kitching coat of arms, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 331

Letter from John Kitching, Oaklands, Kingston Hill S.W., to Henry Kitching congratulating the latter on his genealogical research, 23 March 1912
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 332

History of the 'Kitchings of Brompton and Darlington', Vols. I - III, by Henry Kitching, n.d. [c.1911] (with later notes 1923)
(3 volumes, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 333

History of the Kitchings of Brompton and Darlington, Vols. II and III with water-colour sketches, n.d. [c.1911]
(2 volumes, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 334

Notes and sketch by H.K. on progress of British troops in October 1918; copy of bill of complaint, 1608; notes on Kitchings of Sedgefield; Margaret Preston's recollections of Kitchings of Brompton and Darlington; observations on Kitching wills deposited at Durham; notes on Kitching wills and administrations, 1540 - 1750
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 335

'Reflections on the Kitching pedigree', by Henry Kitching of the Grange, Great Ayton, 8 May 1919
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 336

Two typescript and manuscript copy of history of the Kitching family including extracts from registers, and printed works, by H.K., n.d. [c.1920]
(1 volume)

Ref: D/Ki 337

Brief notes on the Kitching and Warner families, n.d. [c.1920]
(1 volume, paper covered)

Ref: D/Ki 338

'The Story of the Kitchings', by Henry Kitching, n.d. [c.1920]
(1 volume, paper covered)

Ref: D/Ki 339

Continuation of history of Kitching family, n.d. [c.1925] Includes extracts from patent rolls and other records
(1 volume, card bound)

Anecdotes on Great Ayton (Ref: D/Ki 340-346)Ref: D/Ki 340

Carbon of typescript of history of Great Ayton, by H.K, n.d. [c.1910] and manuscript
(1 file, typescript and 1 file)

Ref: D/Ki 341-344

numbers not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 345

Anecdotes of the history of Great Ayton: A Glimpse into the past; Earlier landowners; The North of England Agricultural School; Elementary Education; Great Ayton University; Extension Society; Thomas Richardson; A Few Words on Ayton Cricket; Regarding the old mills; Earlier residences; The Story of Captain Cook; A Few Isolated Facts; The Trend of Agriculture; The Bard of Cleveland; A Word on the Dialect; A Religious Census of 1860; In Conclusion; Robert Jackson: An appreciation of William Hunter Includes water-colour miniatures
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 346

Notes on Yorkshire Sayings and other notes by H. Kitching, n.d. [c.1925]
(1 volume, paper bound)

General autobiographical and other anecdotes by Henry Kitching (Ref: D/Ki 347-374)Ref: D/Ki 347

Diary of visit to Grange-over-Sands, tour in Scotland, visit to Bournemouth, essays and poems, by Henry Kitching, Elmfield, Darlington, 1877
(1 volume, leather quarter-bound)

Ref: D/Ki 348

Notes by Henry Kitching on drawing and sketching technique, n.d. [c.1910]
(2 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 349

Rough notes by H.K., n.d. [c.1910]
(3 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 350

Notebook containing drafts of chapters of travel to Egypt, description of Great Ayton, and other aspects of Henry Kitching's life, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 351

Rough version of 'Personal' notes, n.d. [c.1910]
(2 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 352

Personal recollections of Henry Kitching, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 353

Rough version of personal recollections, including Darlington in 1860's, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 354

History by Henry Kitching of horse racing in Darlington, pages 38-58, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 355

Rough notes on 'My Recollections', by Henry Kitching, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 356

Odd pages of recollections by H. Kitching, n.d. [c.1910]
(8 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 357

Recollections of Henry Kitching with water colour sketches, 28 April 1913
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 358

Personal recollections of Henry Kitching, 1913 Text duplicate of D/Ki 357, but sketches different
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 359

'The Society of Friends and the War', 1914
(1 volume, paper covered)

Ref: D/Ki 360-364

numbers not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 365

Personal recollections of Henry Kitching Vol. VIII and Vol. IX, 1920 and 1923
(2 volumes, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 366

Miscellaneous, Vol. 1, by Henry Kitching, 1924
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 367

number not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 368

Brief anecdotes, by H. Kitching, n.d. [c.1925]
(1 volume, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 369

Volume of miscellaneous anecdotes: A Medler; Early Impressions; As others See Us; A Chat About Golf; W.G. Grace; On Listening In; The Amateur Farmer; The Stockton Darlington Railway; The Society of Friends; On Family Pedigrees; The Pre-Historic Man; J. Travis Mills, Esq.; Suggested letter to a friend re sale of Devonshire House; A chat about games; Proficiency in games; On the seasons; Spring cleaning; The stage curtain
(1 volume, paper covered)

Ref: D/Ki 370

Autobiographical sketches by Henry Kitching, n.d. [c.1925]
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 371-374

numbers not allocated

Journey to the East (Ref: D/Ki 375-379)Ref: D/Ki 375

Description of journey to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Hong Kong, Canton, Japan, the United States and Canada At end: List of purchases
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 376

number not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 377

Newspaper cutting from Stockton Times giving account of Henry Kitching's talk on 'Travels in the East' given at the Mechanics' Hall, Darlington, 7 November 1891 Attached: Note of lecture on 'Tropical Vegetation', 27 November 1891
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 378

Description of a tour to the continent, including water colour sketches pasted in, written for Darlington Friends' Essay Society, February 1895
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 379

'H.F. Kitching's South African Letters: 1921'
(1 volume, card bound)

Reflections on cricket (Ref: D/Ki 380-430)Ref: D/Ki 380

'Cricket at Great Ayton', a history by H.K., n.d. [c.1900]
(1 booklet, card covered)

Ref: D/Ki 381

Loose pages on Ayton cricket, n.d. [c.1920]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 382

Anecdotes about cricket in general and in Ayton in particular, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 383

Notes on cricket in Great Ayton, by Henry Kitching, n.d. [c.1915 - 1920]
(1 volume, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 384

Extract from newspaper giving score in cricket game between North Road N.E.R. and Great Ayton
(1 paper, printed)

Ref: D/Ki 385

number not allocated

Ref: D/Ki 386

'Great Ayton Cricket', no.2 and no.3, by H.K., n.d. [c.1925]
(2 volumes, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 387

Rough sketches of figures by H.K., n.d. [c.1925], and photographs of unidentified cricket team, n.d. [c.1922] Enclosed in D/Ki 386
(5 papers and 1 photograph)

Ref: D/Ki 388

'Cricket in Ayton Grange: an introduction' Includes: Great Ayton Cricket Club, 1892 - 1899, and Noel Kitching and Cricket at The Grange, 1921 - 1926
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 389

'Cricket at Ayton Grange', by H.K., November 1926
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 390

Notebook containing cricket scores for N. Kitching and T. Pearson's side, 1927, and scores in the Grange boys' athletic sports, 12 September 1927
(1 booklet, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 391

'Season 1928', reflection on cricket in general and detailed description of season in Ayton, by H.K.
(1 file, typescript and 3 duplicates)

Ref: D/Ki 392

'The Chronicle of Ayton Grange Cricket', description and analysis of matches, 1921 - 1928
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 393

List and analysis of cricket matches played at Great Ayton, 1923 - 1929
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 394

'Season 1929', reflections on cricket and detailed analysis of local cricket in Ayton
(1 file, typescript and 3 duplicates)

Ref: D/Ki 395

'Ayton Grange Cricket: its origin and progress, 1921 - 1932', by H.K.
(1 file, paper and 3 duplicates)

Ref: D/Ki 396

Typescript of 'Ayton Grange Cricket, 1921 - 1933'
(1 file, paper and 3 duplicates)

Ref: D/Ki 397

'Ayton Grange: Football and Cricket', 1930 - 1931
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 398

Detailed description of cricket seasons at Great Ayton, 1930 - 1933
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/Ki 399

Notes on 'Ayton Grange Cricket, 1921 - 1933', Ayton Grange Cricket: its origin and progress, 1921 - 1932', and notes on 'Season 1928' and 'Season 1929'
(4 files, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 400

'Ayton Grange Cricket', 1933, by H.K.
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 401

Notes on Great Ayton cricket [made by Henry Kitching], 1935
(11 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 402

Cricket scorebook for matches played at Cressbrook and Ayton, kept by D. Kitching when a child, n.d. [c.1950]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 403

Newspaper report on cricket abillty of Sidney Dale, pupil at Edward Kitching Council School, Great Ayton, n.d. [c.1950]
(1 paper, printed)

Ref: D/Ki 404

Anecdotes concerning cricketing personalities and local cricket, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 405

Note on cricket matches played, by H.K., 1892 - 1895
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 406

Notes on local cricket, by H.K., n.d. [c.1910]
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 407

Reflections on cricket in genera1 and on the local game, n.d. [c.1917]
(1 file , typescript and duplicate)

Ref: D/Ki 408

Notes (4 papers) on cricket playing in Cleveland, by H. Kitching, n.d. [c.1920] Includes: sketch
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 409

Brief notes on cricket and football possibly from another volume (pages 5, 20, 23-24, 34-43), n.d. [c.1920] Includes: 1 draft water colour sketch
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 410

Notes on local cricket, by H.K., n.d. [c.1920]
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 411

Reflections on cricket and local cricket in particular, by H.K., 1921 - 1922
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 412

Notebook of cricket scores for local matches, n.d. [c.1925] At end: accounts of sale of churches, 1957
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 413

'Yorkshire County Cricket Club: A few notes on its earlier matches', n.d. [c.1922]
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 414

'Yorkshire County Cricket Club: A record of its Earlier Matches', by H.K., 1922
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 415

Notebook of anecdotes by H.K.: Introduction; Personal narrative; Cricket literature; W.G. and Ranji; The Machine; Local Cricket etc. on cricket and golf, 1923
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 416

'A Few Stray Thoughts on Cricket and Golf', by H.K., n.d. [c.1923]
(1 bundle, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 417

Description of Henry Kitching's cricket career written by himself, 1927
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 418

List of books on sporting topics, belonging to H. Kitching, n.d. [c.1927]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 419

Notes on cricket, 1930 - 1933, by H.K.
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 420

Volume containing newspaper cuttings concerning cricket and other sport, n.d. [c.1876]
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 421

Notebook containing cuttings of cricket scores, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 422

'A Few Cricket Recollections', by H.K., n.d. [c.1910]
(1 booklet, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 423

Notes by H.K. on sporting literature, n.d. [c.1910]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 424

Notes and anecdotes on cricket including Cricket Literature, The Evolution of Bowling, Kitching on the bat etc., 1921 - 1922
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 425

Notes on cricket in general, n.d. [c.1925]
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 426

Anecdotes concerning cricket matches, pp. 53 - 102, by H.K., n.d. [c.1925]
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 427

'A sporting reverie', by Henry Kitching, 1925 - 1926 Includes: water colour sketches
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: D/Ki 428

'Spring cleaning': description of books on cricket in possession of H.K., n.d. [c. 1927]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 429

Notes on cricket, by H. Kitching, n.d. [c.1925], and cover of catalogue of sporting books in possession of H. Kitching, 1927
(6 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 430

List of Yorkshire County Cricket matches compiled from the handbook, cricket scores, biographies and other sources, 1833 - 1922
(1 volume, paper bound)

Henry Kitching's reflections on golf (Ref: D/Ki 431-437)Ref: D/Ki 431

Recollections of Great Ayton Golf Club, including a sketch of the course, by Henry Kitching, 1914
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 432

Notes on golf, by Henry Kitching Duplicate of D/Ki 434 with addition of pen and ink sketches
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 433

Continuation of history of golf, n.d.
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 434

Notes by Henry Kitching on golf, n.d. [c.1920]
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 435

Notes on golf, by Henry Kitching, n.d. [c.1925]
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 436

'On Simple Pleasures', by Henry Kitching Short essays on golf and other sports
(1 volume, paper bound)

Ref: D/Ki 437

'Golfing Caricatures', by H. Kitching, 1925
(1 volume, paper bound)

MISCELLANEOUS (Ref: D/Ki 438-461)Ref: D/Ki 438

List of charities belonging to the parish of Darlington, 1599 - 1720, compiled by William Kitching, n.d. [c.1720]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 439

Poor rate book for the township of Darlington, 1751 [See transcript/index 650 in microfilm room]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 440

Answer of the linen manufacturers to the journeymen's petition for an increase in wages, n.d. [c.1790]
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ki 441

Account of legal expenses incurred by Henry W. Ornsby on behalf of the Trustees of the Darlington tolls, October - December 1844
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 442

Extracts from North Star, 19 January 1907, concerning Darlington racehorses, and cutting from North Star concerning coins used for tolls in Darlington, 26 April 1912
(1 paper; 1 paper, printed)

Ref: D/Ki 443

Description of life of Robert Jackson, cobbler at Friends' school at Darlington, by William Hunter, n.d. [c.1910]
(3 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 444

Rough notes concerning Guisborough Monthly Meeting, 1742 - 1886
(8 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 445

Rough draft of 'The Story of Guisborough Monthly Meeting' and extracts from Guisborough Monthly Meeting minute books, 1755 - 1869
(2 files, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 446

n.d. (1) Rev. Frederick Thomas Wilcox of Wigton Vicarage, Cumberland, clerk, acting for Henry Christopher Atkinson Jackson, Beech Grove, Great Ayton, Yorkshire N.R., esq. (2) Maurice Hodgson of Bartle Bridge Farm, Great Ayton, farmer. Lease for 12 months of Bartle Bridge Farm (43a.1r.31p.) in Great Ayton Rent: £87 10s.
(1 file, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 447

Sale catalogue of Quaker's Grove, near Stokesley; New Close, near Hutton Rudby; Sexhow Grange, near Sexhow Station; Raven Hill, near Forceby; Springfield House, near Ingleby Arncliffe; Hatter's Hall, near Appleton Wiske; Westgate, near Commondale Station with plans inset to be sold, 17 September 1919
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 448

Sale plan of Stokesley estate, n.d. [c.1920] Scale: 1:2500
(1 plan, 92cm x 65cm, pinted)

Ref: D/Ki 449

Some Account of the Family of Cudworth of Yorkshire, Lancashire, etc. etc. particularly that branch settled at Sandal Magna, near Wakefield, Co. York, and Darlington, Co. Durham, compiled by Joseph J. Green, 1898
(1 volume, printed)

Ref: D/Ki 450

Description of the last days and death of Ann Leaver, a Quaker, written by Mary Leaver in Nottingham, 18 March 1777
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 451

Description of tour of the Lake District, a visit to Lancaster and return journey to Leeds, by unidentified writer, n.d. [c.1850]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 452

Verses 'Written in a Summer House at Needham Market on the Anniversary of the Death of Huldah B. Hoag', 17 June 1845
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 453

Verses entitled 'Lines On Seeing in a list of new music The Waterloo Waltz' and 'To a Young Lady on her Marriage', n.d. [c.1850]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Ki 454

Copy of The Northern Echo, 28 January 1886
(1 paper, printed)

Ref: D/Ki 455

Pages on which duplicated poems have been pasted, n.d. [c.1930]
(20 papers)

Ref: D/Ki 456

Newspaper cuttings concerning the World War compiled by Ashby W. Warner, Norton-on-Tees, 1916
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: D/Ki 457

Copy of Great Ayton-in-Cleveland parish magazine, December 1918
(1 booklet, printed)

Ref: D/Ki 458

Copy of description of career of Thomas Simmons, murderer, taken from Knapp and Baldwin's Newgate Calendar, Vol. 3, p. 451, n.d. [c.1900]
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 459

Report on Leighton Schools, Reading, 1913 - 1914
(1 booklet, paper)

Ref: D/Ki 460

Notes concerning cricket [by Henry Kitching], c.1920
(1 file)

Ref: D/Ki 461

Correspondence from George Mann, 12 Stanhope Road, Darlington, to Henry Kitching concerning genealogical work undertaken for the latter by the former, 18 March 1911, 3 April 1911, 22 January - 18 February 1917 Enclosed: extracts from Kitching entries in Norton parish register
(8 papers and 1 file)



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