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Reference: D/X 1022 Catalogue Title: Miscellaneous documents Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description: Surtees family records

Covering Dates: 1552-1979

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Catalogue Description

Records of the family of Surtees, deposited on long term loan,

7 October 1971 (Acc: 607(D))
18 October 1971 (Acc: 610(D))
28 October 1975 (Acc: 865(D))
26 September 1977 (Acc: 1020(D))
1 November 1978 (Acc: 1106(D))
9 November 1981 (Acc: 1344(D))
22 May 1985 (Acc: 1589(D))
20 August 1986 (Acc: 1683(D))
10 November 1992 (Acc: 2097(D))

The records of the Surtees family of Mainsforth, near Ferryhill, include items relating to Robert Surtees (1779 - 1834) the famous antiquarian and author of The History of Durham, 1816 - 1834, and Brigadier - General Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees (1858 - 1933) a distinguished soldier and author of a number of parish histories and Records of the Family of Surtees, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1925. The latter contains complete pedigrees of all the branches of the Surtees Family.
Also see: D/X 332 the papers of the Sherwood and Raine families and D/X 772 the personal and literary papers of Mrs Virginia Surtees.

CONTENTS

D/X 1022/1-90 Deeds and papers relating to the Mainsforth branch of the Surtees family, 1552 - 1840

D/X 1022/91-169 Deeds and papers relating to the Redworth branch of the Surtees family (inherited Mainsforth 1868), 18th century - 1933

D/X 1022/190-212 Books and papers relating to the Mainsforth Estate and Mainsforth Hall

Catalogue Contents

THE SURTEES FAMILY OF MAINSFORTH, 1552 - 1840 (Ref: D/X 1022/1-16)

1 October 1552 (1) Sir Robert Brandling of Newcastle upon Tyne and his wife, Anne; Thomas Blaxton of Blaxton esq., and his wife Elizabeth; (Anne and Elizabeth being daughters and heirs of Katheryne Wycliffe deceased, sister and heir of Thomas Surteys of Dedynsall esq., deceased); Francis Wycliffe, gent, another heir of the said Katharyne (2) Marmaduke Surtees esq., half brother of the said Thomas Surtyes and Katheryne Wycliffe Copy agreement between (1) and (2) for the partition of the estate of Thomas Surteys, comprising the manors of Dyddynsull [Dinsdale], Stodoo [Stodhoo nr. Dinsdale], Morton beside Darlington, Middleton-One-Row or Over Middleton together with lands in Calcotes, Sadburn [Sadberge], Felling, Gateshead, Denton, a mill called Pontesse Mill and a fish garth in the Tees.
(1 file)


Copy of the will of Robert Surtis of the city of Durham, mercer, 1617. Copy made in the 19th century
(1 file)


18 September 1783 (1) Guise Hall of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, esq. (2) George Surtees of the Six Clerks Office, London, gent. Agreement between (1) and (2) for the sale of lands in Bishop Middleham in the possession of Stephen Woodifield Consideration: £1520 2s.
(1 paper)


23 March 1734 (1) Annabella Hall of Whitby, Yorks., widow of Nicholas Hall of Bishop Middleham, esq; Guise Hall of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, esq., son and executor of Nicholas Hall (2) George Surtees of Six Clerks Office, London, gent. Draft lease [being part of a lease and release] from (1) to (2) of freehold closes called Broadlaws, Stonebridge, Fourteen Riggs, The Letch, Shaws Closes, Jacksons Close, The Prise together with 3 other closes called the Farnlass, in the possession of Stephen Woodfield of Bishop Middleham, originally part of the estate of Nicholas Hall, deceased
(1 paper)


Receipts for bills settled by Hauxley Surtees (1705-1753), 29 November 1734 - 19 April 1751
(14 papers)


Accounts of Benjamin Wilson, tailor, for clothing supplied to Hauxley Surtees (1705-1753), 7 October 1737
(1 paper)


7 November 1738 (1) Abraham Teasdale of Dalton, Northumberland, gent. (2) Crosier Surtees of Mirrysheels, Northumberland, gent. Bond from (1) to (2) in £1000, for the payment by (1) of a legacy of £1000 bequeathed by Thomas Middleton gent. to (2)'s wife Jane, whereupon all action in the case of Surtees against Teasdale will cease
(1 paper)


9 June 1740 (1) Guise Hall of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, esq. (2) George Surtees of Six Clerks Office, London, gent. Draft lease (being part of a lease and release) from (1) to (2) of lands called The Park together with a close called The Hallgarths or Garrs, with appurtenances in Bishop Middleham
(1 paper)


Abstract of lease, release and mortgage relating to the conveyance of lands in Bishop Middleham by Guise Hall to George Surtees for £1,700, 9 - 11 June 1740
(1 paper)


Account of carpentry work done for Hauxley Surtees at Great Market, July 1743
(1 paper)


15 August 1744 (1) Edward Surtees of Mainsforth, esq. (2) George Surtees of Mainsforth, gent. son of (1) Lease for one year by (1) to (2) of the manor of Mainsforth and messuages or farmholds in Redworth, Newbiggin, Ryton Woodside and Armanside, Gateshead, Bolam, Ovington in Northumberland, Emelton [Embleton] Old Hall and Framwellgate Consideration: 5s
(parchment, 1 membrane)


Copy of inscriptions on the graves of Dorothy Surtees, d.27 April 1743, her husband Edward Surtees of Mainsforth, d.29 August 1747, and their daughter Isabella, buried 9 April 1771, n.d.
(1 paper)


12 May 1750 (1) Gilbert Amos and Robert Oliver (2) Hauxley Surtees, merchant, and Robert Allen, butcher Covenant for the payment of £14 by (1) to (2) should (2) be put to any expense by reason of standing bail for James Oliver in an action for debt of £9. 10s. brought against him by John Potts
(1 paper)


25 July 1752 (1) William Bertram of Blackhall Mill, gent. (2) Reed Surtees of Stranton, gent. Assignment by (1) to (2) of a bond for £700 from Crosier and Hauxley Surtees to (1) dated 31 March 1736 Consideration: £437 10s
(1 paper)


25 July 1752 (1) William Bertram of Blackhall Mill, yeoman (2) Reed Surtees of Stranton, gent. Assignment by (1) to (2) of a bond for £100 from Crosier and Hauxley Surtees to (1) dated 15 May 1736 Consideration: £62 10s.
(1 paper)


3 August 1752 (1) Jane Bland of Monkton in the Clay, widow of Michael Bland of Newcastle, merchant (2) Reed Surtees of Stranton, gent. Assignment by (1) to (2) of a bond for £1000 from Crosier, Edward and Hauxley Surtees to Michael Bland dated 19 January 1735/36, with power of attorney Consideration: £750
(1 paper)

Robert Surtees the Elder, 1737 - 1802 (Ref: D/X 1022/17-30)

Letter from Nicholas Halhead to Robert Surtees, esq., concerning the terms for the re-purchase for three lives of lands held by two leases which expired on the death of Robert Hilton, 10 November 1764, the said premises being: Farnless Farm, the Hall Garths, the Park and Parklands, the Flatts and the Deep Well, 22 June 1765
(1 paper)


Pages of a journal (pp 94-99) kept by Robert Surtees' wife (Dorothea) during an absence from Mainsforth, 1771 - 1772 Includes: passage describing her recovery from a riding accident in which her collar bone was broken, n.d.
(3 papers)


Letter from George Pearson, Durham, to Robert Surtees, Mainsforth stressing importance of having a reconveyance from Mr. Crompton prepared in readiness for the satisfaction of the mortgage at Lady Day and his need for certain deeds, 23 February 1794 Cross written with note from Robert Surtees asking the recipient to contact C[rosier] Surtees on the matter and conveying miscellaneous items of news, n.d.
(1 paper)


Receipt by Edward Smith for securities given to him by Robert Surtees in trust to obtain the opinion of lawyer Hoare, 2 December 1794
(1 paper)


Probate copy of will, dated 16 September 1782, of Jane Surtees of Staindrop (widow of Crosier Surtees). Proved 12 November 1799 Bequeaths all her personal estate to her daughters, Elizabeth Sherwood and Jane Raine
(1 paper, typescript)


Letters of administration granted to Robert Surtees, esq., in respect of his brother, George Surtees of Bishop Middleham, bachelor, deceased, 24 June 1800
(parchment, 1 membrane)


Newcastle upon Tyne Fire Office Policy with Robert Surtees of Mainsforth providing fire insurance of £700 for the mansion house and offices at Mainsforth, £500 for household goods and furniture and £300 for printed books, 29 September 1801
(1 paper)


20 October 1801 (1) Robert Surtees, the elder, of Mainsforth esq., one of the sons of Hauxley Surtees of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant; Robert Surtees, the younger, of Mainsforth esq; and Anthony Jepson of Heighington esq. (2) William Shields of Durham City, banker; William Taylor of Bishop Middleham, esq; and Edward Smith of Bishop Middleham, gent. Surrender from (1) to (2) of two closes in the village of Middleham, called The Twenty Acres or The Horse Carrs
(Parchment, 1 membrane)


Printed advertisement for the fifth volume of Illustrations of the Literary History of the Eighteenth Century, by John Nichols, F.S.A., sent to Robert Surtees by Mr. Young, n.d.
(1 paper)


Photograph of the painting "The Banditti", by Robert Surtees, the elder, of Mainsforth, painted in 1775 Also see: D/X 1022/135 (4)
(2 photographs, 21cm x 14cm, black and white, matt and glossy)


Photograph of a pen and ink sketch, possibly of Dr. Johnson, made by Robert Surtees, the elder, of Mainsforth, with historical notes on the back in the handwriting of Bertram Surtees Raine, n.d.
(2 photographs, 13cm x 18cm, black and white)


Photograph of a portrait of Robert Surtees, the elder, of Mainsforth, n.d.
(1 photograph, mounted on card, 10cm x 15cm, sepia)


Photograph of a self-portrait by Robert Surtees, the elder, of Mainsforth, with historical notes on the back in Bertram Surtees Raine's handwriting, n.d.
(1 photograph, 10cm x 13cm, black and white)


Photograph of a portrait of Robert Surtees, the younger, of Mainsforth (1779-1834), painted in boyhood by his father, Robert Surtees of Mainsforth (1737-1802), with historical notes on the back, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm x 16cm, sepia)

Robert Surtees, the Younger, author of "The History of Durham", 1779 - 1834 (Ref: D/X 1022/31-80)

Transcript of letter from Thomas Sherwood to Robert Surtees congratulating him on his marriage and saying he has sent a small parcel of coins, 2 July 1807
(1 paper, typescript)


Copy of letter from Thomas Sherwood, Bishop Auckland, inviting Robert Surtees and his wife to dine and see over the castle and park, n.d. [July 1807].
(1 paper)


Will of Robert Surtees of Mainsforth, esq., 4 November 1807 Devises his house at Mainsforth and Wellfield Close in trust for his wife Anne, and the residue of his freehold and copyhold estate in trust for payment of £200 p.a. to his wife, and several other annuities Remainders as specified
(1 file)


Will of Robert Surtees of Mainsforth, esq., 20 November 1808 Devises a messuage in Bishop Middleham to Edward Smith; lands at Stranton to his cousin, George Surtees, subject to several annuities charged thereon; the manor of Greystones and Humbleton, otherwise Nesbitt, in Haughton le Skerne to his wife, Anne, subject to several legacies charged thereon; and all lands at Mainsforth, Bishop Middleham, Chilton, Ferryhill and Whickham to his wife Anne, subject to several legacies and annuities charged on the estate at Mainsforth and Middleham. Remainders as specified
(1 paper)


Will of Robert Surtees of Mainsforth in Bishop Middleham, esq., 7 May 1808 Devises the house and grounds at Mainsforth to the use of his wife Anne until an eldest or only son reaches the age of 21; a messuage at Bishop Middleham to Edward Smith; and all other lands in trust for the use of an eldest or only son, subject to several annuities and legacies. Remainders as specified
(1 file)


Diary recording observations on the weather kept by Robert Surtees, (1779-1834), 1808, 1809 and 1812. Includes botanical notes, observations on the effect of the weather on farming and records of his antiquarian studies
(1 file and 7 papers)


Miscellaneous notes relating to individuals from the parish of Hamsterley, compiled early in 19th century
(1 paper)


Notes on Hamsterley church and early entries in the parish registers, n.d.
(2 papers)


"Particulars illustrative of the family character of Conyers of Horden, baronet", [early 19th century, watermark 1808] Genealogical notes, 1095 - 1791, compiled from printed sources by Robert Surtees and sent to the family with request that they will correct and make such additions, anecdotes and history as may be thought proper, n.d.
(7 papers)


Will of Robert Surtees of Mainsforth, esq. 13 October 1813 Devises the house and grounds at Mainsforth to the use of his wife, Anne, until an eldest or only son reaches the age of 21; and all his lands (except a messuage at Bishop Middleham) and the house at Mainsforth in trust for an eldest or only son; and, for default of issue, the lands at Stranton to his cousin George Surtees; the manor of Greystones and Humbleton, otherwise Nesbitt, in Haughton le Skerne to the use of his wife for life; then to his cousin George Surtees; and the lands in Mainsforth, Bishop Middleham, Chilton and Ferryhill to his wife Anne
(1 file)


Copy by Bertram Surtees Raine of letter from Robert Surtees to Rev. James Raine recommending that he pay a visit to Thomas Sherwood of Snow Hall, 9 July 1815
(1 paper)


Poem by Robert Surtees of Mainsforth "Upon ye arrival of two coppies of ye first tome of ye Hist. of ye County Pallantyne of Duresme", 1816
(1 paper)


Copy of line from the third canto of "Harold the Dauntless" by Sir Walter Scott, containing allusions to Durham and Robert Surtees [published 1817], n.d.
(1 paper, typescript)


Caricature sketches including 'Lord of the Manor of Jopsfield' and an angel, by Robert Surtees, 1820
(1 paper, 14cm x 20cm)


"A New Song" [in three verses], written by Robert Surtees?, n.d. [early 19th century]
(1 paper)


Notes on the descendants of Edward Surtees of Mainsforth (1663-1747), son of Robert Surtees of Ryton, youngest son of Edward Surtees of Broad Oak in the parish of Ovingham (d.1655), compiled between 1810 and 1820
(1 paper)


Letter from Richard Bowser, Bishop Auckland, to Robert Surtees of Mainsforth concerning the financial affairs of Robert Surtees (of Redworth) and his brothers George and James [living under an assumed name], 27 January 1822
(1 paper)


Certaine Observations touching ye estate of Common-wealth composed principally for the Benefitt of the Gentry of the County of Durham, 23 December 1634 Edited by R.S. (Robert Surtees) and J.R. (James Raine), 1 December 1822, printed at Durham 1822
(1 booklet, printed)


Vouchers of Robert Surtees of Mainsforth and of George Andrews, bookseller, Durham for the sale of Surtees's History of Durham, 1822-1825
(6 papers)


Contemporary copy of letter from James Raine to "S" (Robert Surtees?) discussing coats of arms used by families of the name of Raine, 5 November 1823
(1 paper)


Negative photostat of letter from Thomas Sherwood to Robert Surtees thanking him for the third volume [of the History of Durham] pointing out some additions and errors, including information relating to the Moorcroft family, and describing some drawings made by his cousin Tom (Thomas Surtees) Raine, 1 December 1823
(2 papers, negative photostats)


Copy by Bertram Surtees Raine of poem by Rev. James Raine: "The Doctor so fine went to Mainsforth to dine ...", written on the occasion of Robert Surtees' injuring himself by hitting one hand with an axe held in the other, n.d.
(1 paper)


Copy of letter from Robert Surtees to Sir Cuthbert Sharp concerning the pedigrees of Moorcroft and Brackenbury and the former's injured hand, n.d.
(1 paper)


Copies of two letters from Robert Surtees to William Grey, esq., concerning Surtees' opposition to the proposed course of a railway line crossing the Mainsforth estate, 7 February and 10 April 1825
(2 papers)


Copy petition of Robert Surtees of Mainsforth, esq., to the House of Lords for the rejection of clauses in the Clarence Railway Company Bill, which would authorise the construction of the City of Durham Branch Railway through his estate at Mainsforth and Chilton, passing within half a mile of his residence, c. 1829
(1 paper)


Photostat of probate copy will, of Elizabeth Ambler of Bishop Middleham, spinster, 30 June 1828; Proved 30 March 1829 Bequeaths £200 to her cousin, Robert Surtees of Mainsforth, and other specified bequests
(3 papers, negative photostats)


Photograph of portrait of Miss Ambler, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm x 13cm, black and white)


Letter from Robert Surtees, Mainsforth, to an unidentified recipient declining the offer of an unspecified appointment in connection with the interests of the river Wear and the coal trade, regretting that he lacks the necessary accounting and business skills, 4 September 1829
(1 paper)


Extract from letter from R[obert] Surtees to Sir C. Sharp describing the suicide of Thomas Sherwood on 28 February 1830, n.d.
(1 paper)


Copy of letter from James Raine to Robert Surtees concerning the disposition of Thomas Sherwood's estate, 11 March 1830
(1 paper)


Anecdote concerning Mr. Surtees of Surtees Super Teysam 'Father or Grandfather of the present Surtees of that Branch', copied by Bertram Surtees Raine from Sharp's MSS. Vol.44, back cover, Dean & Chapter Library, Durham, n.d.
(1 paper, typescript)


Letter from Ralph Fell, Fleet Street, London, editor of The Traveller and other newspapers, to Robert Surtees of Mainsforth concerning arrangements for paying off his debts to Surtees and others, n.d. (c.1830)
(1 paper)


Part of letter, between unidentified correspondents, containing pedigree of Holmes of Stubhouse and antiquarian notes, 24 July 1830
(1 paper)


Lines written by Robert Surtees of Mainsforth (1779-1834) for Charles R. Page to celebrate Page's love for Emily, 1830
(1 paper)


Letter from Anthony Reed, Bishop Middleham, to Robert Surtees of Mainsforth, with sketch plan of the Clarence Railway crossing the Mainsforth estate near Lough Bridge, 5 January 1831
(1 paper)


Draft of a speech [by Robert Surtees of Mainsforth] seconding the nomination of John Bowes as member of Parliament for the South Durham division, n.d. [18 December 1832]
(1 paper)


4 December 1834 Probate copy of will, 13 August 1821 of Robert Surtees of Mainsforth, with codicil of 29 November 1823. Devises to Edward Smith of Bishop Middleham the house in which he dwells; to Elizabeth Ambler a house and field in Middleham; and all lands etc. in Mainsforth, Bishop Middleham etc. to his wife Ann Surtees. Remainders as specified
(1 paper, typescript)


List of coins belonging to Robert Surtees, compiled at Mainsforth by [Mr.] Young of Covent Garden, 1 September 1835
(1 paper)


Opinion of Mr. J. Pemberton on the will of Robert Surtees and the steps Mrs. Surtees should take to satisfy his creditors, 3 November 1836
(1 paper)


Letter from G. Henderson, Temple, London to Mrs. Surtees, Mainsforth, discussing the terms of her late husband's will, 30 November 1836
(2 papers)


Catalogue of the choice and select collection of Greek, Roman, English and Foreign Coins and Medals, in Gold, Silver and Copper, the property of the late Robert Surtees, esq., F.S.A. of Mainsforth, Durham; ... which will be sold by auction by Mr. Leigh Sotheby ..., 17 July 1837
(1 booklet, printed)


Letter from [James] Raine to Mrs. Surtees of Mainsforth submitting revised and corrected copy of epitaph to Robert Surtees deceased, n.d. Endorsed with letter from Mrs. Surtees to Messrs. Nichol, Westminster forwarding the amended epitaph, for publication in the Memoirs, 26 October 1839
(1 paper)


Copies of inscriptions on the monuments to: John Lee, Attorney General for the County Palatine of Lancaster and member of Parliament for Higham Ferrers, died 1793; and Henry, 2nd Earl of Darlington, died 1792 Printed in Robert Surtees History of Durham IV, 1840
(1 paper)


Notebook belonging to Mrs. [Anne?] Surtees containing copies of poems (composed by Robert Surtees?), n.d. [after 1840] Enclosed: copy of ballad on the rising of the Northern Earls (1569) entitled "Caxton's lament", n.d.
(1 booklet and 3 papers)


Three quotations concerning the friendship of Sir Walter Scott and his wife with Mr and Mrs Robert Surtees of Mainsforth, during the period, 1809 - 1827, n.d.
(1 paper, typescript)


Extract from Agustus J.C. Hare, The Story of my Life, Vol II London 1896, describing his visit in 1862 to Mainsforth and his conversations with Mrs Robert Surtees and her sister, Miss Mary Robinson concerning their memories of the Ettrick Shepherd, James Hogg; Washington Irving; Sir Walter Scott; Mrs Sarah Siddons and Sydney Smith, n.d.
(5 photocopies)


An obituary, dated 2 March 1868, of Mrs Anne Surtees, 1785 - 1868, widow of Robert Surtees of Mainsforth, esq, n.d.
(1 paper)


Illustration of the armorial bearings of Robert Surtees of Mainsforth, son of Robert Surtees and Dorothy Steele, n.d. [20th century]
(1 paper, 20cm x 26cm, ink and colour-wash)


Article from Country Life on the life and career of Robert Surtees of Mainsforth (1779-1834), 19 August 1954
(1 paper, printed)


The text of an address in commemoration of the two hundreth anniversary of the birth of the county historian Robert Surtees, 1779 - 1834, giveb by the Rev. Philip Hutchinson at Bishop Middleham parish church, 1979
(7 papers, typescript)

Papers relating to the Surtees Society, founded as a memorial to Robert Surtees (Ref: D/X 1022/81-90)

Copy of letter explaining the aims of the proposed society in memory of Robert Surtees, 28 April 1834, with report of the inaugural meeting of the Surtees Society, 27 May 1834
(1 paper, printed)


Transcripts of letters to Rev. James Raine relating to the foundation of the Surtees Society: six letters from Thomas Surtees Raine including his resignation from the society; one letter each from Robert Southey, Keswick, 11 May 1834, Matthew Culley, Fowberry Tower, 14 May 1834 and John Bowes of Streatlam, 19 May 1834, 21 April 1834 - 9 July 1835
(8 papers, typescript)


Copies of letters to Rev. James Raine concerning the information of the Surtees Society: five letters from Thomas Surtees Raine, two letters from William Raine and one letter from Richard Crosier Sherwood, 12 May 1834 - 21 July 1835
(5 papers, typescript)


Review of the first volume of the Surtees Society Reginaldi monachi Dunelmensis Libellus de Admirandis Beati Cuthberti virtutibus, quae Novellis patratae sunt temporibus, written for the Newcastle Courant, n.d.
(1 paper, printed)


Letter from Henry Allan to John Gough Nichols concerning the accounts of the Surtees Society, 30 September 1842
(1 paper)


29 January 1849 (1) William Henderson on the part of the Surtees Society (2) George Andrews of the city of Durham, bookseller Agreement for sale of Surtees Society volumes through (2)
(1 paper)


Copy of report by William Henderson, Samuel Rowlandson and J. Raine (the younger) relating to the arrangements for the sale of Surtees Society volumes through Messrs. Andrews & Co., 1865
(1 paper)


Letter from unidentified writer at G[ainford] to [James] Raine containing detailed comments on the preface to Dialogi Laurentii Dunelmensis monachi ac prioris (edited by James Raine the younger) Surtees Society, vol.70, 1880, December 1880
(4 papers)


The Surtees Society: Report for the Year MCMXI including the constitution, list of publications, list of officers and members, and the accounts of the society for the years 1907 - 08
(1 booklet, printed)


Letter from Mrs Virginia Surtees, London S.W.7 concerning the lack of connection between the Surtees Society founded in 1834 and the newly founded R.S. Surtees Society, n.d. [post 1975]
(1 newspaper cutting, 4.5 cm x 4 cm)

SURTEES FAMILY OF REDWORTH AND MAINSFORTH (Ref: D/X 1022/91-118)

Photograph of a portrait of Robert Surtees of Redworth (1694-1785), n.d.
(1 photograph, 22cm x 29cm, black and white)


Photograph of portrait of Dorothy Surtees of Redworth, (1722-1797), n.d.
(1 photograph, 22cm x 29cm, black and white)


Photograph of portrait of Elizabeth Cookson (died 1847), wife of Robert Surtees of Redworth (1782-1857) and mother of Robert Lambton, Henry Edward and Charles Freville Surtees, n.d. [c.1840]
(1 photograph, 18cm x 24cm, sepia)


List of the Surtees portraits from the permanent collection of Darlington Art Gallery, n.d.
(1 paper, typescript)


Illustrated newspaper article about the portrait exhibition containing portraits of the Surtees family on show in Darlington Art Gallery, 1977
(1 newspaper cutting, 18 cm x 22 cm)


Illustrated article from Country Life concerning a portrait said to be of Captain James Surtees (1707 - 1775) and the possible artist, 7 July 1977
(2 newspapers cuttings, 13.5 cm x 21 cm and 6.5 cm x 5 cm)


Letter from Robert Surtees (of Redworth), Pisa, Italy to his son C[harles] Feville Surtees on learning that the latter is under orders for India, and discussing financial arrangements for his fitting-out expenses, 21 March 1846
(1 paper)


Letter from Mrs. Elizabeth Surtees to her son Lieutenant Charles Freville Surtees, on hearing that he is about to sail for India, 21 and 22 March 1846
(1 paper)


Receipt by Forbes & Co., Bombay, for 1,650 rupees from Lieutenant Charles Freville Surtees, 10th Royal Hussars, being the amount of 150 sovereigns sold for him, 24 August 1846
(1 paper)


Seven letters, from Mrs. Elizabeth Surtees to her son, Lieutenant Charles Freville Surtees, 10th Royal Hussars, Poona, Bombay on family and personal matters, 11 August 1846 - 18 March 1847
(7 papers)


Letter from Emma Doune Bell to her nephew, Charles Freville Surtees, in India, on the occasion of his mother's death, 15 May 1847
(2 papers)


Letter from Emma Doune Bell to her nephew, Charles Freville Surtees, in India on family and personal matters, 16 September 1847
(1 paper)


Letter from R.S. (Robert Surtees) in Pisa to his son, Charles Freville Surtees, in India on family and personal matters, 9 February 1848; with note added by Robert Lambton Surtees, 30 March 1848
(2 papers)


Letter from J. Surtees (James Surtees, brother of Robert Surtees of Redworth?) to Richard Ford, Secretary of State's Office, Whitehall, concerning lack of evidence against Welshman, 3 April [post 1840]
(1 paper)


Receipted account of Edward Hart (funeral director) in for the funeral of James Surtees esq., M.D., January 1849
(1 paper)


Two copies of print by C. & E. Layton of London of Robert Smith Surtees of Hamsterley (1803-64), author of the "Jorrocks", books a distant relation of Surtees of Redworth, n.d. (2 lithographic prints, 15cm x 23cm, black and white) /107 Print by C.& E. Layton of London of Hamsterley Hall, home of Robert Smith Surtees, n.d.
(1 lithographic print, 28cm x 24cm, black and white)


16 May 1864 Probate of will, 8 May 1856 of Robert Lambton Surtees of Redworth House esq., deceased. Devises his Merryshields estate in Bywell St. Peter, Northumberland, and farms of Humbleton and Greystones in Heighington to his two brothers Henry Edward Surtees and Charles Freville Surtees; and his Mainsforth estate in Bishop Middleham and all lands in Stranton to pay his nephew Herbert Conyers Surtees £300 per annum for life, then to his two brothers. Remainders as specified
(parchment, 7 membranes)


Letter from Bertha Surtees (wife of Charles Freville Surtees of Mainsforth) at Long Ditton, Surrey to her niece Caroline Paget, (wife of Sir Richard Paget, Bart., of Cranmore Hall, Shepton Malet), on miscellaneous personal affairs including news of the death of Margaret Raine, wife of Thomas Surtees Raine of Hurworth Grange, 28 September 1870
(2 papers)


13 May 1873 (1) John Liddell Robinson of Brighton, Sussex, esq., nephew and devisee under the will of Mary Robinson (2) The Rev. George Pearson Wilkinson of Harperley Park, clerk and Richard Bowser of Bishop Auckland, gent., trustees of the will of Robert Lambton Surtees, deceased (3) Charles Freville Surtees of Mainsforth Hall Conveyance by (1) to (2) to the use of (3) of Hope House with garth (1r.28p.) and three adjacent closes (5a.3r.4p., 3a.8p., and 2a.39p.) in Bishop Middleham; also another piece of freehold ground near Hope House (1a.) undivided from copyhold lands covenanted to be surrendered [boundaries specified]. Covenant that (1) with Edward Smallwood, William James Ware and Isaac Mennell William, will surrender to (2) all copyhold closes comprised in surrenders of 17 May 1823 and better known by the modern description of a close (3a.2r.12p.) and the southernmost portion of a close (2a.3p.) lying together and part of Hope House Farm [boundaries and old measurements specified] Consideration: £1450 Includes: schedule of deeds, 1721-1823 and schedule containing pedigree of (1) showing heirship to Mary Robinson Plan of property in margin
(parchment, 5 membranes)


Letter from H. Montagu Butler, headmaster of Harrow, to Colonel (Charles Freville Surtees) wishing his son (H. Conyers Surtees) well in his army career, 16 May 1876
(1 paper)


Letter from Col. Freville Surtees, Long Ditton, to his son, H. Conyers Surtees, exhorting the recipient to look after his mother should anything happen to the writer, 31 March 1877 Includes: transcript of the letter by Mrs. Virginia Surtees, granddaughter of H. Conyers Surtees, n.d.
(2 papers)


1 October 1883 (1) Henry Edward Surtees of Redworth Hall esq., and Charles Freville Surtees of Mainsforth Hall and of Chalcott House, Long Ditton, Surrey, esq. (2) William Culley Stobart of Spellow Hill, North Riding of Yorkshire, esq. (3) The Rev. George Pearson Wilkinson of Elm Park, clerk Deed of appointment by (1) of (2) as a trustee of the will of Robert Lambton Surtees deceased, in place of Richard Bowser deceased Includes: schedule of mortgages 1867-1883
(parchment, 1 membrane)


12 May 1895 (1) Henry Edward Surtees of Redworth Hall, esq., and Charles Freville Surtees of Mainsforth Hall, esq. (2) William Culley Stobart of Spellow Hill, near Leeds, Yorkshire, esq. (3) Charles Davis Lucas of 48 Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, Middlesex, Rear Admiral in H.M. Navy, V.C., and Sir Walter George Stirling of Burrs Wood near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, bart. Deed of appointment by (1) of (3) as trustees of the will of Robert Lambton Surtees, deceased, in place of George Pearson Wilkinson, deceased Includes: schedule of mortages
(parchment, 1 membrane)


Copy of extract from a letter from a Mr. Lindsay of the College of Arms to Lady Paget (daughter of Henry Edward Surtees) concerning the Surtees coat of arms and genealogical research which has been undertaken on the family pedigree, 24 November 1896
(1 paper)


Photograph of the grant of arms, dated 24 January 1899, to Colonel Charles Freville Surtees and the descendants of his father, Robert Surtees of Redworth, n.d.
(1 photograph, 16.5cm x 22cm, black and white)


Photograph of Charles Freville Surtees, as a serving officer, 1854, and photograph of the same with his wife, n.d.
(2 photographs, 6cm x 7cm and 6cm x 9cm, sepia)


Photograph of portrait of Colonel Charles Freville Surtees of Mainsforth, (1823-1906), n.d.
(2 photographs, 22cm x 29cm, black and white)

Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees (1858-1933) (Ref: D/X 1022/119-169)

25 June 1887 (1) Herbert Conyers Surtees of Victoria Square, Westminster, Captain of H.M. Regiment of Coldstream Guards (2) Madeleine Augusta Crabbe of Belgrave Mansions, Grosvenor Gardens, Middlesex (3) Henry Gwynne Deane Shute of the Guards Club, Pall Mall, Middlesex, Lieutenant in H.M. Regiment of Coldstream Guards; George Pleydell Bouverie of 32 Hill Street, Berkeley Square, Middlesex, lieutenant in the same Regiment; and Arthur Stopford Francis of 2 Berkeley Street, Piccadilly, Middlesex, solicitor of the Supreme Court Settlement (in consideration of the intended marriage between (1) and (2)) by (1) in exercise of his powers of jointure, of the portions vested in him under the will of Robert Lambton Surtees deceased, on (2) if she survives both (1) and (his father) Charles Freville Surtees For enclosures, see D/X 1022/120 and D/X 1022/121
(parchment, 1 file)


Memorandum that a deed has been noted by the Estate Deputy Office, Somerset House, in connection with the death of Sir Frederick A. Milbank, 2 July 1902
(1 paper)


Memorandum that a deed has been noted by the Estate Duty Office in connection with the death of Herbert Conyers Surtees, 2 May 1933
(1 paper)


30 June 1899 (1) Herbert Conyers Surtees, major in the Coldstream Guards and Madeleine Augusta, his wife (2) Henry Gwynn Deane Shute of the Guards Club, Pall Mall, London, and George Pleydell Bouverie of the same place, majors in the Coldstream Guards (3) John Palmer Brabazon of 10 Wilton Crescent, London, colonel in the Army, C.B. and A.D.C. to H.M. the Queen; and Evan William Hamilton Fyers of 32 Egerton Crescent, London, esq. (4) The said John Palmer Brabazon, Evan William Hamilton Fyers and Arthur Stopford Francis of 2 Berkeley Street, Piccadilly, solicitor Deed of appointment by (1) of (3) with (4) as trustees of their marriage settlement in place of (2) including a schedule of trust funds and property For enclosure, see D/X 1022/123
(Parchment, 1 membrane)


Memorandum that the deed has been noted by the Estate Duty Office in connection with the death of Sir Frederick A. Milbank, 2 July 1902
(1 paper)


4 April 1902 (1) Henry Gwynne Deane Shute and George Pleydell Bouverie (2) Herbert Conyers Surtees of Artillery Mansions, Victoria Street, Westminster, colonel in H.M. Regiment of Coldstream Guards and Madeleine Augusta his wife (3) Arthur Stopford Francis Deed of retirement and discharge of (3) from the trusts of Col. Surtees' settlement dated 25 June 1887
(parchment, 1 membrane)


4 April 1902 (1) John Palmer Brabazon, C.B., and Evan William Hamilton Fyers (2) Herbert Conyers Surtees and Madeleine Augusta his wife (3) Arthur Stopford Francis Deed of retirement and discharge of (3) from the trusts of Mrs. M.A. Surtees' settlement dated 25 June 1887 For enclosure see: D/X 1022/126
(parchment, 1 membrane)


Memoradum that the deed has been noted by the Estate Duty Office in connection with the death of Sir Frederick A. Milbank, 2 July 1902
(1 paper)


16 May 1907 (1) Charles Davis Lucas of 48 Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, Middlesex, Rear Admiral in H.M. Navy, V.C.; and Sir Walter George Stirling late of Burrs Wood near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, now of 50 Lennox Gardens, Middlesex, bart. (2) Sir William Eden of Windlestone Hall, bart; and the Rev. Charles John Aylmer Eade of Aycliffe Vicarage, clerk Deed of appointment by (1) of (2) as trustees of the will of Robert Lambton Surtees, deceased, in place of (1)
(parchment, 1 membrane)


21 January 1909 (1) Herbert Conyers Surtees of Mainsforth hall, C.B., D.S.O., colonel in H.M. Army (2) Maximilian George Rooper of 17 Lincolns Inn Fields, London, esq. (3) The Equity and Law Life Assurance Society of 18 Lincolns Inn Fields, London Mortgage from (1) to (3) whereby (1) and (2) convey to (3) the Mainsforth estates, as specified in the 2nd schedule and whereby (1) conveys to (3) all investments and property specified in the 3rd schedule Consideration: £2000, £1000 and £1000 owing to (3), £21,053 released in consideration of annuities, and £19,447 Includes: one schedule of mortgages, four schedules of property and investments with plan of Mainsforth estates annexed
(parchment and paper on linen, 1 file)


22 December 1909 (1) Sir William Eden of Windlestone Hall, bart. and the Rev. Charles John Aylmer Eade of Aycliffe Vicarage, clerk (2) Matthew Forster of Bishop Middleham, gent. and the Rev. Matthew Burra Parker of the same place, clerk Deed of appointment of (2) in place of (1) as trustees of the will of Robert Lambton Surtees deceased,
(parchment, 1 membrane)


14 April 1913 (1) Herbert Conyers Surtees of Mainsforth Hall, C.B., M.V.O., D.S.O., colonel in H.M. Army (2) Dorothy Cynthia Surtees of Mainsforth Hall, spinster, daughter of (1) (3) Christopher Cecil Tower of Weald Hall, Brentwood, Essex (4) Hugh Christopher Tower of Wealdside House, Southweald, Essex; Sir Francis Waller of Woodcote, Leck Wootton, Warwickshire, bt.; Mervyn Edward George Rhys Wingfield of Barrington Park, Gloucestershire; and Hugh Teesdale of 6 Frederick's Place, Old Jewry, London Pre-nuptial settlement on the intended marriage between (2) and (3)) whereby (1) convenants with (4) to charge the Mainsforth estates and all settled monies with £9000 and interest 3 schedules of deeds and property
(parchment, 1 file)


27 July 1927 (1) Herbert Conyers Surtees, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., M.V.O., of Mainsforth Hall, brigadier-general (retired) in H.M. Army, and Madeleine Augusta his wife (2) Evan William Hamilton Fyers of Wellington Club, 1 Grosvenor Place, London, esq. (3) Hugh Teesdale of 6 Frederick's Place, Old Jewry, London, esq., Deed of appointment by (1) of (3) as a trustee of Mrs. Surtees' settlement dated 25 July 1887, in place of John Palmer Brabazon deceased Schedule of investments
(1 file)


6 November 1933 (1) Dame Madeleine Augusta Surtees of Mainsforth Hall, widow (2) Hugh Teesdale and Alfred Warton Matcham, both of 6 Frederick's Place, Old Jewry, London, solicitors Deed of appointment by (1) of (2) as trustees of her late husband's settlement dated 25 June 1887, in place of Henry Gwynne Deane Shute and George Pleydell Bouverie
(1 file)


Trustees' accounts for Sir H.C. and Lady Surtees' marriage settlement, on the death of Lady M.A. Surtees, deceased, 1948-1951 Attached: receipts for securities and cash transferred to Lady Cynthia Ramsay and Lady Etelka Dodds, 1951
(6 papers, typescript)


Letter, on notepaper headed "Garrison Library Gibraltar", (from Herbert Conyers Surtees?) to his father concerning the possibility that a member of the Surtees family took part in the battle of Agincourt, c. 1906
(2 papers)


Miscellaneous notes compiled by Brigadier-General H. Conyers Surtees concerning the library at Mainsforth, the Banditti painting by Robert Surtees the elder, the planting of shrubs, the memorial to his father in the parish church at Bishop Middleham, his father's death and the grant of arms, 1906 - 1916
(5 papers)


Letter from Robert Vereker, Doncaster, to his cousin H. Conyers Surtees concerning the purchase of copies of the History, discussing his intentions of changing his name to Surtees and pursuing a career in the army, and the possibility of his return to France, 13 November 1917
(2 papers)


Photograph of Grant of Arms to Colonel Herbert Conyers Surtees of Mainsforth and the descendants of Edward Surtees of Mainsforth (d.1747), endorsed with heraldic notes by Bertram Surtees Raine, 26 January 1918
(1 photograph, 16.5cm x 22cm, black and white)


Photograph of the armorial hearings of Sir H. Conyers Surtees
(1 photograph, 9cm x 13cm, black and white)


Book plate bearing the arms of Sir H. Conyers Surtees, n.d.
(1 paper, printed)


Pedigree of the Surtees family from 11th century to c.1900 with black and white drawings of some heraldic shields, n.d.
(1 paper)


Pedigree tracing the descent of Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees from Edward I, n.d. [c.1920]
(1 paper)


Pedigree tracing the descent of Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees from Edward III, n.d. [c.1920]
(1 paper)


"Account of the Surtees Family", extracted from George Neasham, The History and Biography of West Durham, Consett, 1881
(7 papers, typescript)


Brigadier-General Conyers Surtees, The History of the Church of St. Brandon at Brancepeth, Co. Durham, 1919
(1 volume, cloth bound)


Newspaper cutting containing reports of speeches by Asquith and Viscount Grey concerning the League of Nations and advocating the return to strong party government, and by the Duke of Northumberland attacking the government's lack of policy regarding the Labour movement, 23 February 1921
(1 paper)


Brigadier-General Conyers Surtees: The History of the Village and Church of Escombe, Co. Durham, 1922
(1 pamphlet, card bound)


Letter from Herbert (Hensley Henson), Bishop of Durham, to General Surtees thanking him for his pamphlet on the history of the village and church of Escomb, 8 May 1922
(1 paper)


Extract from speech delivered at the Albert Hall, 21 November 1929 by Rt. Hon. Stanley Baldwin M.P., called The Call of Empire, published by the Conservative Party, December 1929
(1 pamphlet, printed)


The Elector, attacking "The Socialist Muddles", published by the Conservative Party, January 1930
(1 pamphlet, printed)


Pencil notes for a speech on increases in the cost of living under the Socialist government, n.d.
(2 papers)


Copy of manuscript in the Dean & Chapter Library (Sharp MSS. Vol.44) relating an ancedote concerning Mr. Surtees Super Teysam supposedly an ancestor of "the present Surtees" and signed by H. Howard, with notes [sent by Bertram Surtees Raine to Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees c.1930 ?]
(1 paper)


Newspaper report on northern names in the King's Birthday Honours list including the knighthood of Brigadier-General Sir H. Conyers Surtees, 3 June 1932
(1 paper)


Letter from Anthony Eden, Foreign Office, to Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees, congratulating him on his knighthood, 3 June 1932
(1 paper)


Newspaper cutting containing photograph of Brigadier-General Sir H. Conyers Surtees on the occasion of his knighthood, 10 June 1932
(1 paper)


Photograph of Brigadier-General Sir Conyers Surtees in ceremonial dress, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8.5 cm x 13.5 cm., black and white)


Newspaper cutting containing obituary of Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees, from North Eastern Daily Gazette, 18 April 1933
(1 paper)


Newspaper cutting containing obituary of Brigadier-General Sir Conyers Surtees by the Dean of Durham, April 1933
(1 paper)


Order of service for the funeral of Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees, 21 April 1933
(1 paper, printed)


Copy of the address delivered by the Bishop of Durham at the unveiling of a memorial tablet erected in memory of General H. Conyers Surtees in Bishop Middleham Church, 11 November 1937
(5 papers, typescript)


Two copies of D/X 332/159
(4 papers, typescript)


Page from the official gazette of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the Durham order of freemasons containing tributes to the late Provincial Grand Master Brigadier-General Sir Conyers Surtees, C.B, C.M.G., D.S.O., M.V.O., D.L., J.P., F.S.A., P.G.D., June 1933
(1 paper, printed)


Newspaper reports on the unveiling of a memorial tablet to Brigadier-General Sir H. Conyers Surtees in Bishop Middleham parish church, 11 November 1937
(4 papers)


Photograph of memorial to Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees in Bishop Middleham church, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm x 18cm, black and white)


Photographs taken by John Surtees at Heighington of the memorial stone commemorating: Robert and Elizabeth Surtees of Redworth Hall; their sons, Robert Lambton Surtees and Henry Edward Surtees, their grandsons, Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees (son of Charles Freville Surtees), Major Siward Balliol Surtees and Major Robert Lambton Surtees (sons of Henry Edward Surtees), n.d. [post 1968]
(2 photographs, 1.6 cm x 10.05 cm, coloured)


Photograph of a pastel portrait of Madeleine Surtees (1861-1948), wife of Brigadier-General H. Conyers Surtees, n.d.
(1 photograph, 16cm x 21cm, sepia)


Photograph of Madeleine Surtees (1861-1948) wife of Brigadier-General H. Conyers Surtees, n.d.
(1 photograph, 10cm x 15cm, black and white)


Photograph of Lady Surtees on the lawn at Mainsforth, March 1938
(1 photograph, 6cm x 8.5cm, black and white)


Postcard photograph of a doll's house from Mainsforth Hall made by Lady Surtees in 1927 and subsequently bequeathed to the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, n.d.
(1 postcard, 15 cm x 10.50 cm, coloured)


Newspaper cuttings containing the obituary of Lady Surtees by Lady Askwith and reports on the memorial service at Bishop Middleham Church, April 1948
(4 papers)

MAINSFORTH ESTATE AND HALL, 1764-1959 (Ref: D/X 1022/170-199)

Estate book of Robert Surtees the elder (assumed control of the Mainsforth estate in May 1764) Containing: accounts, wages, rentals, valuations, acreages and taxes details of tenants' leases (pp. 11-21); sketch plans of Lough Farm and two farms on the Mainsforth estate (pp. 12, 36v., 37); details of Bishop's and Dean & Chapter leases, renewals and fines (pp. 6, 12v., 31, 34v., 35, 85); copies and abstracts of correspondence relating to rights of way in Bishop Middleham and the custody of the Inclosure Award of 1693, 1777 (p. 32); receipts of the schoolmasters of Bishop Middleham grammar school in respect of interest paid by Robert Surtees from an endowment of £40 made by Lord Crewe's trustees, 1786-1792 (p. 10 r. and v.); "memorandums and occurrences", journal of local family events, 1764, 1772-1773, 1781-1800 (pp. 58-62, 89); draft speech by Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees on the Labour Party and its aims, n.d. (pp. 44-46); 18th century indexes inside front and back covers 1764-1800, c.1930; Accounts relating to the renewal of leases 1751 and 1753 p.6); Doctors' prescriptions 1788, 1790, 1792 (pp 6, 17, 90) 18th century index (p. 90)
(1 volume, card half-bound)


Account book containing personal, household and estate accounts and an account of webs taken home in 1772 1769 - 1776
(1 volume, card half-bound)


Account book containing: rentals, 1771-1790; Mainsforth taxes, 1786; personal and household accounts, 1764-1765, 1772-1780; account of work done on the plantation at Mainsforth, 1775-1784; account of receipts for wood cut at Mainsforth 1773-1782; accounts of webs for spinning, 1772-1790; list of books compiled, 1772-1775; prices of books purchased 1768-1775; fines for renewals of the Bishop's lease of Mainsforth 1721, 1757 and 1765; memoranda of personal expenses while away from Mainsforth, 1768-1772 For enclosures, see: D/X 1022/145, D/X 1022/148-50, and D/X 1022/178
(1 volume, card half-bound)


Field book containing plans of farms and details of tenancies on the Mainsforth estate, including Greystones Farm, Humbleton Farm, Newbiggin East & West Farms, Farnless, Foemarts and West Ground Farms in Bishop Middleham; Rutters and Hall Farms in Mainsforth [with index], 1780 - 1796 For enclosure, see D/X 1022/177
(1 volume, card bound)


Memorandum book belonging to Robert Surtees, the elder containing: memoranda and rough notes on household and estate matters including sketches of fields, objections to opening an ale house at Mainsforth, copy of a schedule of Mainsforth deeds made by Captain James Surtees in 1753 and wood accounts; list of members of a volunteer company (?); lists of books and coins, items to be purchased in London and places visited; memorandum of expenses when Robert Surtees the younger went to Oxford; cartoon sketches, recipes for making pigments, instructions for casting metal and making engravings, 1791 - 1799 For enclosure, see D/X 1022/179
(1 volume, leather bound)


Volume containing the accounts and rentals of Robert Surtees, the younger, 1806-1819 The volume has also been used [by Sir H. Conyers Surtees] and includes notes for speech attacking Labour party policies, a list of persons in County Durham (guest list?) and a list of food and suggested wines, n.d. [1920's] For enclosure, see D/X 1022/3-4, D/X 1022/7-9, D/X 1022/13-17, D/X 1022/24 and D/X 1022/180
(1 volume, card half-bound)


Volume containing the rentals of Robert and Mrs. [Anne] Surtees, 1828-1851 For enclosures, see: D/X 1022/181-194
(1 volume, card half-bound)


Receipt for cess paid in the parish of All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1742
(1 paper)


Receipts for weaving, spinning, bleaching etc. from 1789-1793
(9 papers)


Draft letter from R.S. [Robert Surtees] to Mr. Newton promising support in a dispute with the surveyor of the road running through the lands he rents from Surtees n.d.
(1 paper)


Receipts for land tax paid by Robert Surtees in respect of Mainsforth, 1816 - 1819
(4 papers)


Letter from Francis Smales to Robert Surtees concerning the accounts and including list of unpaid rents, 25 February 1826
(1 paper)


Memoranda relating to rents of J. Peacock, H. Ferguson, Ralph Best and another, 1828 - 1830
(5 papers)


Bills and receipts, 1828 - 1840
(13 papers)


Receipt with thanks by J. Gibson for the payment by Mrs. Surtees of the fees of John Telford, teacher [of Bishop Middleham School?], 30 March 1840
(1 paper)


Account, bills and receipts relating to business transacted by John Turner on behalf of Mrs. Surtees, 1840 and 1841
(4 papers)


Receipt by George Fawdon in respect of 3s.4d. half year's property tax paid by George Morrell, 9 August 1843 (1 paper)


Letter from Thomas Marsden to John Turner, land agent, acknowledging receipt of £21.17s.6d., being half a year's interest due from Mrs. Surtees, 23 October 1844
(1 paper)


Letter from Henry Smales [to John Turner?] acknowledging receipt of £106 paid by Mrs. Surtees to the executors of his father's estate, 25 October 1844,
(1 paper)


Letter from John Turner [to Mrs. Surtees] informing her that Mrs. Wilson's rent has been paid into Backhouse's Bank, 7 September 1846
(1 paper)


Lists of arrears [of rent], 1846 - 1849
(4 papers)


Note relating to one and a half years rent payable by Mrs. Surtees to Rev. T.H. York, 1847
(1 paper)


Account between Miss Mary Barry and Mrs. Surtees and note of Miss Barry's arrears in payment of tithe from 1840 to 1849, 22 April 1848
(2 papers)


Receipt by George Walls on behalf of Mrs. Surtees for £1. 13s.4d. modus paid by James Walker, 25 January 1855
(1 paper)


Memorandum concerning work to be done on roads, hedges and fields, for the information of Mrs. Surtees, n.d.
(1 paper)


'Plan of the township of Bishop Middleham', n.d. [post 1878] Gives field numbers and acreages of the Mainsforth estate Scale: 6 chains to 1 inch [1:4752]
(1 plan, 64cm x 90cm waxed linen, with-colour wash)


24 September 1909 (1) Sir William Eden of Windlestone Hall, bart., and the Rev. Charles John Aylmer Eade of Aycliffe Vicarage, clerk (2) Herbert Conyers Surtees of Mainsforth Hall, colonel in H.M. Army (3) The Carlton Iron Company, Ltd. Copy lease for 42 years from 1 January 1907 of the coal and fireclay mines under the Mainsforth estate in Mainsforth and Chilton (675 acres) [Powers for lessees, exceptions reserved to lessors, and covenants as specified] Rent: £1000 and the power to work coal at 5d. per ton. Attached: plan of property
(1 volume, paper bound, typescript)


29 September 1910 (1) John Joseph Routledge of Ferryhill Station, lime merchant (2) William Robson Dakers of Tudhoe Colliery, Spennymoor, mining engineer; Thomas William Routledge of Norton, lime merchant (all representatives of James Routledge late of Ferryhill Station, lime merchant, deceased) Agreement by (2) to the devise to (1) of nos 1, 2, 19, 20 and 21 Eldon Terrace, near Ferryhill Station
(1 paper)


20 February 1917 (1) Herbert Conyers Surtees (2) Ferryhill Parish Council Counterpart lease for 14 years of the Broom Field (formerly part of Warren's Farm) at Ferryhill (4 acres) for the purposes of the Small Holdings and Allotments Act, 1908 Covenants as specified Rent: £10 p.a. Endorsed: plan of property
(1 file, typescript)


Sale catalogue of the Mainsforth Estate, Ferryhill for sale by James Turnbull, Son & Parkinson, Chester-le-Street, 14 March 1959
(1 file)

Mainsforth Hall (Ref: D/X 1022/200-212)

Photograph of a painting of Mainsforth by Thomas Surtees Raine (1776-1845) giving a side view of Mainsforth Hall with trees in the foreground, n.d. [c.1830]
(1 photograph, 16cm x 11.5cm, sepia)


Photograph of Mainsforth Hall, from south east, seat of Brigadier-General Conyers Surtees, C.B., F.S.A., n.d.
(2 printed copies, 29cm x 22cm, black and white)


Photograph of the oak dining room at Mainsforth Hall, n.d.
(2 printed copies, 29cm x 22cm, black and white)


Postcard of Mainsforth Hall, Ferryhill, n.d.
(1 postcard, 14cm x 9cm, black and white)


Postcard of the gardens at Mainsforth with the hall in the background, n.d.
(1 postcard, 14cm x 9cm, black and white)


Postcard of the greenhouses at Mainsforth with the hall in the background, n.d.
(1 postcard, 14cm x 9cm, black and white)


Photograph of flower gardens at Mainsforth, n.d.
(1 photograph, 15cm x 11cm, black and white)


Photographs of William Stacey, gardener at Mainsforth Hall since boyhood, on front lawn, n.d. [1938]
(2 photographs, 6cm x 8.5cm, black and white)


Views of Mainsforth Hall exterior, showing main building ivy-clad, and Elizabethan wing, n.d.
(2 photographs, 6cm x 8.5cm, black and white)


Views of Mainsforth Hall exterior, ivy-clad, ivy removed, and front door, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11cm x 8cm, black and white and 2 photographs, 13.5cm x 8.5cm, black and white)


Views of Mainsforth Hall interior, including drawing room, morning room, and staircase from the garden door, n.d.
(8 photographs, 13.5cm x 8.5cm, black and white)


Views of Bishop Middleham church exterior and interior, inlcuding Surtees family memorials on nave wall, and view of village across fields; one view includes Virginia Surtees and Bertram Surtees Raine, 1958
(6 photographs, 13.5cm x 8.5cm, black and white)


Newspaper article on Mainsforth Hall, formerly home of Robert Surtees, the historian, and its current delapidated state, n.d. [c.1961]
(1 newscutting, printed)