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Adamson family of Gainford

Reference: D/Ad 1 Catalogue Title: Adamson family of Gainford Area: Catalogue Category: Estate and Family Records Description: Building work for private individuals (part 3)

Covering Dates: 1869-1915

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Adamson family of Gainford (Ref: D/Ad )Building records (Ref: D/Ad 1)Building work for private individuals (Ref: D/Ad 1/1)Raby Estate Papers (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1132-1236)

Estimate (from T.G. Stobbart) for plumbing required at saddle room of Selaby Hall, January 1890
(paper, 1 folio)


Letters to R. & S. Adamson being quotations to supply goods or services for Selaby, 13 January 1890 to 29 January 1891 Includes: (1) Stobbart, plumber, Gainford (2) Thos. Walker & Co., timber merchants, West Hartlepool (3) Joshua Byers & Son, timber merchants, Stockton (4) T. Metcalfe, decorator, Darlington, (5) H. Walker & Son, contractors, Newcastle (6) J. Copeland, slate merchant, Bishop Auckland (7) McLachlan & Co., timber merchant, Darlington (8) Reay & Robson, ironmongers, Stockton
(paper, 10 folios)


Letters to R. & S. Adamson concerning delivery arrangements for goods bought 21 January, 10 September and 21 October 1890 Includes: (a) Reay & Robson, ironmonger, Stockton-on-Tees (b) The owners of the Middlesborough Estate Ltd. (c) Joshua Byers & Son, timber merchants, Stockton
(paper, 3 folios)


Telegrams from Mr. Livesey, Staindrop, to R. Adamson, Gainford, concerning meetings at Selaby, July 1890-1891
(paper, 3 folios)


Specification for work required for the alterations of Selaby Hall, drawn up by William Livesey, architect, Raby, for the Duke of Cleveland, July 1890


One copy of bill of quantities for alterations at Selaby Hall for the Duke of Cleveland, drawn up by Wm. Livesey, architect, Raby Castle, July 1890
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of bill of quantities for alterations at Selaby Hall for the Duke of Cleveland, drawn up by Wm. Livesey, architect, Raby Castle, July 1890
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of bill of quantities for alterations at Selaby Hall for the Duke of Cleveland, July 1890
(paper, 2 files)


Tenders for execution of alterations at Selaby Hall, submitted to R. & S. Adamson, 14-28 July 1890 Including: (1) Emmerson Smith, plumber, Darlington (2) T. Metcalfe, painter, Darlington (3) John Wandless, slater, Darlington (4) William Brown, timber merchant, Darlington
(paper, 1 file)


Letter from the Osmondcroft Coal, Brick & Tile Co., to R. & S. Adamson, regarding the price of soft brick, 26 July 1890
(paper, 1 folio)


Letters from W. Livesey, Raby, to R. Adamson, 1890-1891, concerning: acceptance of Adamson's tender for work at Selaby; a meeting and work on the stable floor at Selaby, dated 28 July 1890, 14 August 1890 and 29 July 1891
(paper, 3 folios)


Plans of proposed new harness room at Selaby Hall by W. Livesey, architect, August 1890 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(46 cm. x 33 cm., paper, pencil)


Telegrams from Owners, Middlesborough, and Emley, Newcastle, to R. Adamson at Gainford concerning the delivery of goods, 19 August and 4 December 1890
(paper, 2 folios)


Letter from the Cargo Fleet Timber yards, Middlesborough, to R. & S. Adamson concerning supply of timber, 27 August 1890
(paper, 1 folio)


Postcards from Joshua Byers & Sons, timber merchant; William Brown's Saw Mills; Wm. Denton, quarry owners; R. Varvill & Sons, ironmongers; Lockerbie & Wilkinson, Birmingham; Emley & Sons Ltd., ironmongers, Newcastle and Reay & Robson, Stockton, to R. & S. Adamson being acknowledgements of orders and delivery notes for goods for Selaby Hall, 3 September 1890 to 4 February 1891
(paper, 14 folios)


Postcards from John Wandless, slater, Darlington, to Robert Adamson concerning the slating at Selaby Hall, 9 September 1890 - 29 January 1891
(paper, 6 folios)


Postcards from Wm. Livesey, Raby and Darlington, to Mr. R. Adamson concerning work at Langton Grange and Selaby, 4 October 1890 - 28 January 1891
(paper, 4 folios)


Letters from May and Hassell, West Hartlepool, to R. & S. Adamson regarding delay in delivery of goods and expected time of arrival and a complaint against the Saw Mills by Adamson, 14 October 1890 to 24 April 1891
(paper, 2 folios)


Postcard from Thos. Morley, Barnard Castle, to Mr. R. Adamson concerning his engagement as a plasterer, 26 October 1890
(paper, 1 folio)


Letters from Emmerson Smith, plumber, Darlington, to Messrs. Adamson regarding money to be paid on account for work at Selaby Hall, 30 October 1890 - 29 April 1891
(paper, 2 folios)


Letter from W. Livesey to R. & S. Adamson concerning the slow progress of work at Selaby, 18 November 1890
(paper, 1 folio)


Account of work done at Selaby Hall by R. & S. Adamson for C.E. Hunter, 1890
(paper, 1 file)


Accounts charged to the Duke of Cleveland from R. Adamson for alterations carried out at Selaby Hall, 1890-1891
(paper, 1 file)


Letter from Henry Stabler, Whorlton (to R. Adamson), explaining his absence from work and giving his expected date of return, n.d., c.1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Memorandum from Emley & Sons Ltd., ironmongers, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to S. Adamson, concerning a cask of tiles to be returned, 17 January 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from William Denton & Sons, Leeds, to R. & S. Adamson, regarding stone bought, 17 February 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from Chas. E. Hunter, Gainford to R. Adamson concerning an enclosed cheque, 17 February 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Note (by R. Adamson) of gain made on Selaby and Denton Grange contracts, n.d., c.1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Various memos concerning work done at Selaby Hall, 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Abstract of work done at Selaby Cottages, 1891
(paper, 1 booklet)


Letter from R. Robinson & Son, Darlington, to Messrs. Adamson regarding their account for work at Denton and means of payment, 6 May 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Copy of account presented to C.E. Hunter by R. & S. Adamson for greenhouses built at Selaby Hall, June 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Plans of pump house for C. Hunter, Esq., Selaby, with measurements, n.d., c.1891 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(25 cm. x 35 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Note of stone ordered for Selaby Hall, n.d., 30 July c.1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Copy of account charged to the devisees of the Duke of Cleveland by R. & S. Adamson for stone required on the Duke's estate, 21 August 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Account charged to the devisees of the Duke of Cleveland from R. & S. Adamson for erection of farm buildings at Selaby, 21 August 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Plan (of farm buildings on the Cleveland estate) showing elevation layout, and cross section with measurements, n.d., c.1891 No scale
(39 cm. x 42 cm., paper, pencil)


Specifications for proposed alterations comprising removal of washhouse drying and finishing rooms at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1891
(paper, 1 file)


Accounts from R. & S. Adamson to the executors and devisees of the late Duke of Cleveland for work in Mr. Bell's department at Carlbury and White Cross, Selaby and Middleton House, 21 August 1891
(paper, 2 folios)


Copy of account from R. & S. Adamson to the Devisees of the late Duke of Cleveland for work done in Mr. Bell's department at Selaby, 21 August 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Letter from Chas. Hunter to R. Adamson regarding an enclosed cheque, 7 September 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Account from R. & S. Adamson to the executors of the late Duke of Cleveland for extra work at Selaby, December 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Two copies of accounts from R. & S. Adamson sent to the executors and the devisees of the late Duke of Cleveland for work done on Out Offices at Selaby, December 1891
(paper, 2 files)


Account from R. & S. Adamson to the executors of the late Duke of Cleveland for stone, December 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Estate accounts for 1891 from R. & S. Adamson to the executors of the late Duke of Cleveland, for work done at Selaby, Langton Grange, Bow House, Snowhall, Langton Cottages, West Side and others, December 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Part of estimate for tanks installed by R. & S. Adamson for the Duke of Cleveland, n.d., c.1891
(paper, 1 file)


Estate accounts to the Duke of Cleveland for work executed by R. & S. Adamson, builders, Gainford, 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Summary of account and payment outstanding for work carried out on the estate of the Duke of Cleveland by R. & S. Adamson, n.d., c.1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Copies of accounts for work done by R. & S. Adamson at Denton Grange West Farm, Selaby Hall for the Duke of Cleveland and for Chas. Hunter Esq. at Selaby Hall, 1891-1892
(paper, 1 file)


Two copies of accounts from R. & S. Adamson to the executors of the late Duke of Cleveland for work in Mr. Livesey's Department on the dairy at Selaby, 1891-1892
(paper, 2 files)


Copies of accounts from R. & S. Adamson to the executors of the late Duke of Cleveland for work done on farm buildings and harness room at Selaby, 1891
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Account charged to Charles Hunter from R. & S. Adamson for carting of stone to Selaby Hall, 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Account charged to Charles Hunter by R. & S. Adamson for stone carted to Selaby cottage, 1891


Various accounts relating to work completed at Selaby Hall by R. & S. Adamson for C. E. Hunter, 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Account charged to Charles Hunter by R. & S. Adamson for laundry and earth closet built at Selaby Hall, 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Draft accounts of R. & S. Adamson of alterations carried out on laundry at Selaby Hall, 1891-1892
(paper, 1 bundle)


Account of work carried out at laundry (at Selaby Hall) by R. & S. Adamson for the Duke of Cleveland, n.d., c.1891
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of account for extra loose boxes built at Selaby Hall by R. & S. Adamson, n.d., c.1891
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of account of work done in erection of loose boxes and engine house at Selaby Hall by R. & S. Adamson for the Duke of Cleveland, n.d., c.1891
(paper, 1 file)


Plan of stable, coach house, harness room, etc. (at Selaby), n.d., c.1891 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(51 cm. x 50 cm., paper, pencil)


Plans of stable and racket court to be built at Selaby Hall for Chas. E. Hunter showing plans, elevations and cross sections, n.d., c.1891 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(48 cm. x 48 cm., tracing paper, ink)


Copy of account charged to the executors of the Duke of Cleveland from R. & S. Adamson for stables built at Selaby Hall, 1891-1892
(paper, 1 file)


Account of work carried out in erection of stables at Selaby Hall by R. & S. Adamson for the Duke of Cleveland, 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Account charged to the Duke of Cleveland by R. Adamson for works completed at Whitecross Farm, 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Account charged to the Duke of Cleveland from R. & S. Adamson for vinery built at Langton Grange, 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Account of work done at Denton, Langton, Hopewell, Piercebridge, Coniscliffe and Summerhouse Cottage by R. & S. Adamson for the Duke of Cleveland, 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of account of work done at Hollin Hall by R. & S. Adamson for the Duke of Cleveland, n.d., c.1891
(Paper, 1 folio)


Statement of deductions by M. Livesay from Selaby and other accounts, 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Copy of tender of R. & S. Adamson to execute alterations and additions at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1892
(paper, 1 folio)


Abstract of accounts submitted Christmas 1891 by R. & S. Adamson to the executors of His Grace the Duke of Cleveland, 5 April 1892
(paper, 1 folio)


Account from Emmerson Smith, plumber, for work done at Selaby, May 1892
(paper, 1 file)


Account from Mr. Emmerson Smith for plumbing work done at Selaby Hall, 1892
(paper, 1 file)


Copies of bill of quantities for additions to Selaby Hall for C. E. Hunter, May 1892
(paper, 1 file)


Ground plan of Selaby Hall, shows measurements, n.d., c.1892 No scale
(20 cm. x 13 cm., paper, pencil)


Two copies of accounts from R. & S. Adamson to the executors of the late His Grace the Duke of Cleveland for work done in Mr. Livesey's Department on Selaby Piggeries and Potato House, 24 May 1892
(paper, 1 file, 1 folio)


Letter from William Livesey, Raby, to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, concerning progress of work at Selaby Hall, 28 May 1892
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan of archway, n.d., c.1892 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(30 cm. x 33 cm., tracing paper, pencil, ink)


Plan of archway, shows measurements, n.d., c.1892 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(30 cm. x 33 cm., tracing paper, pencil, ink)


Account charged to the executors of the Duke of Cleveland for loose box built by R. & S. Adamson at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1892
(paper, 1 file)


Memoranda and accounts for work done at Selaby for Chas. E. Hunter by R. & S. Adamson, December 1892
(paper, 1 bundle)


Notes and memoranda concerning the Duke of Cleveland's accounts, December 1892
(paper, 1 bundle)


Copies and summary of account of R. & S. Adamson for various work done at Selaby, including laundry alterations, erection of cartshed and cottage alterations, for Charles E. Hunter, December 1892
(paper, 1 bundle)


Summary of accounts of work done by R. & S. Adamson for the executors of the late Duke of Cleveland including: Whitecross, Dyance, Selaby Hall, General repairs, and Stone quarry, December 1892
(paper, 1 folio)


Copy of account of work done by R. & S. Adamson for the executors of the Duke of Cleveland at Selaby Hall, December 1892
(paper, 1 folio)


Copy of account of work done by R. & S. Adamson for the executors of the Duke of Cleveland, at Dyance Farm, December 1892
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of account of work done by R. & S. Adamson for Lord Barnard at White cross Farm, December 1892
(paper, 1 file)


Account of work done by R. & S. Adamson for the executors of the Duke of Cleveland at Langton Grange, Langton Cottages, Gainford Mill, Selaby Hall, Hollin Hall and Snow Hall, December 1892
(paper, 1 file)


Memos concerning work for Lord Barnard at Selaby, 1893
(paper, 2 files)


Site plan of poultry run at Selaby, shows measurements, 1893 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(34 cm. x 42 cm., paper, pencil)


Account of work carried out by R. & S. Adamson in erection of poultry run at Selaby Hall, 24 August 1893
(paper, 1 file)


Account of R. & S. Adamson for erection of toilet at Selaby Cottage, 1893
(paper, 1 file)


Estimate for work to be done at Middleton House by Livesey and a rough note concerning work at Middleton House, 1894
(paper, 2 folios)


Account from R. & S. Adamson to the Rt. Hon. Lord Barnard for work done in Mr. Livesey's Department at various properties on the Estate, July 1894
(paper, 1 booklet)


Papers connected with the building of a gateway at Selaby Hall comprising Copy of account from R. & S. Adamson to the Rt. Hon. Lord Barnard for the above work and Notes of work done by various people on above project, 1894
(paper, 1 file)


List of stone used for Selaby Entrance, n.d., c.1894
(paper, 1 folio)


Plans of wall (at Selaby) with sizes of stones marked, n.d., c.1894 Scale: 2 feet to 1 inch [1:24]
(24 cm. x 18 cm., paper, ink)


Plans of wall at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1894 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(48 cm. x 28 cm., linen, ink)


Plan of front elevation of entrance gate pillars at Selaby Hall, 1894 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(54 cm. x 44 cm., paper, ink)


Plan showing front elevation of entrance gate pillars for Selaby Hall, 1894 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(54 cm. x 44 cm., paper, ink)


Note of stones not yet received (for Selaby), 18 December 1894
(paper, 1 folio)


Account of work completed by masons in erection of farm buildings at Selaby Hall, 1894
(paper, 1 file)


Account of work completed by masons in erection of stables at Selaby Hall, 1894
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing sections, elevations ground and first floor plans of gardener's house at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1894 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(48 cm. x 34 cm., paper, pencil)


Ground plan of servants' quarters at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1894 No scale
(48 cm. x 38 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing sections, elevations and layout of "racket court" at Selaby Hall for C. E. Hunter, n.d., c.1894 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(50 cm. x 56 cm., paper, ink, pencil)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1238-1239)

Projects at individual locations for Lord Barnard

Barnard Castle

Papers regarding work carried out at Public Houses in Barnard Castle, 1879


Bills of quantities for alterations to the Rose and Crown and King's Head, Barnard Castle, for the Duke of Cleveland, by William Livesey, architect, January - 8 February 1879
(paper, 3 files)


Various rough notes and calculations concerned with the alteration to the Rose and Crown and King' s Head, n.d., c.1879
(paper, 6 folios)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1240-1266)

Carlbury

Papers regarding the construction of Carlbury Hall, 1874 - 1877


Bill of quantities drawn up by Ross & Lamb, architects, Darlington, for mason's work at residence at Carlbury, near Piercebridge, for T. MacLachlan, 18 September 1874
(paper, 1 file)


Memo of agreement between John Taylor and R. & S. Adamson of price for sinking well at Carlbury for MacLachlan, 25 November 1874
(paper, 1 folio)


Drawing of south elevation of residence at Carlbury for T. MacLachlan, drawn by Ross & Lamb, November 1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(58 cm. x 43 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Drawing of north elevation of residence at Carlbury for T. MacLachlan, drawn by Ross & Lamb, November 1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(58 cm. x 43 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Drawing of west elevation of residence at Carlbury for T. MacLachlan, drawn by Ross & Lamb, November 1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(58 cm. x 43 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Drawing of east elevation of residence at Carlbury for T. MacLachlan, drawn by Ross & Lamb, November 1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(58 cm. x 43 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Drawing showing sections through residence at Carlbury for T. MacLachlan, drawn by Ross & Lamb, November 1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(58 cm. x 43 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


First floor plan of residence at Carlbury for T. MacLachlan, drawn by Ross & Lamb, November 1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(58 cm. x 43 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing layout of cellar at dwelling of Mr. MacLachlan, 15 February 1875 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(16 cm. x 19 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)


Copy of letter from R. & S. Adamson to Ross & Lamb concerning a dispute with Mr. MacLachlan and the use of a well, 20 April 1875
(paper, I folio)


Plans of rainwater tank at the residence of T. MacLachlan, Piercebridge, showing cross section and layout, with measurements, by Ross & Lamb, architects, Darlington, July 1875 No scale
(22 cm. x 23 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Draft letter from R. & S. Adamson to Mr. H. Hodgson, stone carver, concerning payment for work done by Hodgson at Mr. MacLachlan's new hall, 28 July 1875
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from Ross & Lamb, architects, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning gateway to be built at Carlbury House for Mr. MacLachlan, and including a sketch, 7 October 1876 No scale
(1 folio and 12 cm. x 20 cm., paper, ink)


Drawing showing detail of gate cap and plinth at villa at Carlbury of T. MacLachlan, October 1875 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(66 cm. x 100 cm., tracing paper, pencil, partially coloured)


Ground plan of conservatory of villa at Carlbury for T. MacLachlan, drawn by Ross & Lamb, architects, October 1875
(19 cm. x 32 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing detail of gate cap plinth at villa of T. MacLachlan, drawn by Ross & Lamb, 3 November 1875 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(64 cm. x 72 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Front elevation of verandah of house at Carlbury for T. MacLachlan, n.d., c.1875 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(60 cm. x 26 cm., paper, ink, coloured)


Account of goods bought relating to works carried out by R. & S. Adamson at Carlbury House for T. MacLachlan, 1875
(paper, 1 folio)


Plans of stabling at Carlbury for Mr. MacLachlan, showing elevations, ground plan, loft plan and cross section with measurements, by Ross & Lamb, architects, Darlington, February 1876 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(70 cm. x 44 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan and section of hearthstone to billiard room at residence of Carlbury of Thomas MacLachlan, March 1876 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(42 cm. x 36 cm., tracing paper, pencil, partially coloured)


Illustrations of tile patterns from Minton, Hollins & Co., Stoke-on-Trent, for dwelling of W. MacLachlan, n.d., c.1876 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12] (28 cm. x 19 cm., paper, coloured and 7 cm. x 12 cm., paper, coloured)
(Attached)


Portion of drawing showing ground plan of villa at Carlbury, drawn by Ross & Lamb, July 1876
(56 cm. x 22 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Ground plan and elevation of poultry house at villa at Carlbury for T. MacLachlan, n.d., c.1876 Scale: 1 inch to 4 feet [1:48]
(36 cm. x 50 cm., paper, pencil)


Rough notes and rough account for work done at Mr. MacLachlan's stables, 14 February 1877
(paper, 1 file)


Draft account of R. & S. Adamson of construction of verandah at Carlbury House for Thomas MacLachlan, 1877
(paper, 1 folio)


Account of R. & S. Adamson concerning work carried out in erection of fence wall at Carlbury House for T. MacLachlan, 1877
(paper, 1 folio)


Account of R. & S. Adamson of work done at cottage and poultry house for T. MacLachlan, n.d., c.1877
(paper, 1 file)

Papers regarding construction of loose boxes, 1888 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1267-1269)

Copies of accounts and notes and calculations of R. & S. Adamson relating to loose boxes erected at Carlbury for Mr. MacLachlan, 1888
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of specification for work required in erection of loose boxes at Carlbury Manor for Mr. MacLachlan, n.d., c.1888
(paper, 1 file)


List of repairs required to loose boxes at Carlbury Manor, n.d., c.1888
(paper, 1 folio)

Papers regarding work at Carlbury Stables, 1896 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1270-1327)

Letters and enclosed price list from Andreas Roberts & Sons, slate merchants of Blaenau Festiniog to R. & S. Adamson regarding the cost of slates, January - October 1894
(paper, 1 file)


Specification of the various works required in the erection of new coach house and other alterations at Carlbury Hall, Piercebridge, for the Rt. Hon. Lord Barnard, by Wm. Livesey, architect, Raby Castle, March 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Letter from John Caddick, Spout Field Tileries, Stoke-on-Trent, to R. & S. Adamson being a quotation for price of brown roof tiles and conditions of sale, 20 March 1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Price lists for slates, chimney pots, sanitary ware and stoneware pipes etc. from G. Matthews & Co., Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 folio, printed)


Note of prices and sizes of sanitary pipes and note of Harrison, Newcastle, Hollin Hall tender, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Bills of quantities for new stabling at Carlbury Hall for Lord Barnard, by Wm. Livesey, architect, Raby Castle, April 1896
(paper, 2 files)


Bill of quantities relating to the new stabling at Carlbury Hall for Lord Barnard, by Wm. Livesay, Esq., architect, Raby Castle, April 1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Bill of quantities for painter for new stabling at Carlbury Hall, also note of payment due to painter at Carlbury Hall, by Wm. Livesay, architect, April 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Bill of quantities for tiler for new stables at Carlbury Hall, by Wm. Livesay, architect, Raby Castle, April 1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Bills of quantities for new stabling at Carlbury Hall for the Rt. Hon. Lord Barnard, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Notes of quantities for plastering and plumbing etc. for Carlbury stables, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 2 folios)


Plans relating to proposed new stabling at Carlbury Hall for the Rt. Hon. Lord Barnard, showing layouts, elevations and cross sections, with measurements, n.d., c.1896 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(70 cm. x 48 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Various rough estimates for work on Carlbury stabling, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 3 folios)


Delivery notes and an invoice from Thos. Walker & Co., timber merchant, West Hartlepool, to R. & S. Adamson, 8 April and 12 June 1896
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Letters from Wm. Mossom & Sons, decorators, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson regarding their tender for painting at Carlbury Hall, 19 April and 12 May 1896
(paper, 2 folios)


Letter from Geo. Wooliscroft & Sons Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent, to R. & S. Adamson being a quotation for roof tiles, 10 April 1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Plans showing details to doors and windows in new stabling at Carlbury Hall, by William Livesay, architect, May 1896 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(23 cm. x 36 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plans showing details of staircase to Groom's rooms at Carlbury Hall stable block. Showing layout and sections, n.d., c.1896 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(50 cm. x 42 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Amended plan showing alterations of stable yard and gate of new stabling at Carlbury Hall, n.d., c.1896 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(39 cm. x 40 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing steps to cornloft at Carlbury new stabling, ,n.d. c.1896
(19 cm. x 19 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)


Rough plans of roof (of Carlbury stable block), n.d., c.1896 No scale
(62 cm. x 38 cm., paper, pencil)


Plans of roof (of Carlbury stable block), n.d., c.1896 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(48 cm. x 36 ans., tracing paper, pencil)


Rough plan of "outside wall" with measurements, n.d., c.1896 No scale
(40 cm. x 34 cm., paper, pencil)


Untitled plan showing part of building with measurements, n.d., c.1896 No scale
(21 cm. x 39 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Rough sketch showing positions of ventilators in the new stabling at Carlbury Hall, n.d., c.1896 No scale
(25 cm. x 19 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan (relating to Carlbury Hall stabling), with measurements, n.d., c.1896
(20 cm. x 19 1/2 cm., paper, pencil)


Letters from Wm. Livesay, architect, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning: acceptance of Adamsons' tender for work on the Carlbury stabling; a tracing related to the above stabling; an enclosed note from a Mr. Dale; and a visit to Carlbury, 9 May, 8 July and 8 & 9 November 1896
(paper, 3 folios)


Postcards to R. & S. Adamson being: notices of despatch of goods; queries concerning orders; and notes from workmen. Correspondents include: Thos Walker & Co., timber merchants, West Hartlepool; Geo. Marshall, Darlington; W. Jackson, Thirsk (Bricks); Reay & Robson, Stockton; W. Bainbridge, builders, Stockton; T. Robinson & Son, plasterers, Darlington; J. Hamblet, brick manufacturer, West Bromwich; N.E.R. Co. Goods Dept.; Walter Shaw & Co., Birmingham; G. Denham Engineer, Darlington; Robert Spence, ironmonger, Richmond; and Dinning & Cooke, Engineers, Newcastle, 20 May 1896
(paper, 18 folios)


Letters from The Coalbrookdale Co.; Wm. Livesay; and John Baynes, builder, Ripon, to R. & S. Adamson regarding some tiles sent by mistake to Mr. Baynes by the Coalbrookdale Co., which it was hoped Adamson would buy from them for the stables at Carlbury, 21 May 1896
(paper, 7 folios)


Letters to R. & S. Adamson being tenders to supply ventilators for the new stabling at Carlbury Hall from: Reay & Ronson, Stockton; R. Varvill & Sons, York; and R. Spence & Co., Richmond, 22 May and 26 May 1896
(paper, 3 folios)


Letters to R. & S. Adamson being tenders to supply goods from: Reay & Robson, ironmongers, Stockton-on-Tees; Joshua Byers & Son, timber merchants, Stockton-on-Tees; Middlesbrough Estate Timber Dept.; and H.T. Neilson building & quantity surveyor, 2 June, 8 April, 27 April and 1 April 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Letters to R. & S. Adamson being quotations for wall ties from: Walter Shaw & Co., Birmingham; and Chambers & Co., London, E.C., also advertising material showing wall ties available from the above companies, 3 June 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Price list and conditions of sale for tiles from the Brick & Tile Dept., Coalbrookedale Co., Shropshire, 5 June 1896
(paper, 1 folio, printed)


Invoice from Thos. Walker & Co., West Hartlepool, to R. & S. Adamson regarding timber delivered to Piercebridge, 11 June 1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Notebooks of timber received for work at Carlbury Hall, 12 June 1896 (paper, 2 booklets


List of timber still to be delivered for Carlbury Hall, n.d., c.1896


Letters to R. & S. Adamson being tenders for slating work at Carlbury Hall from: John Wandless of Darlington; and J. Baynes of Ripon, 13 June and 20 June 1896
(paper, 2 folios)


Account from Young and Hall, Bricklayers, to R. & S. Adamson for work at Carlbury Hall, also receipts to R. Adamson for sums paid to Young & Hall on account for the above work, 13 June and 17 July 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Letter from the N.E.R. Co. to R. & S. Adamson regarding their rates for carriage of bricks from Stockton to Piercebridge, 13 June 1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Various rough notes and calculations referring to brickwork at Carlbury Hall, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 file)


Letters from Geo. Wooliscroft, brick & tile manufacturers, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, to R. & S. Adamson regarding the supply of tiles for the work at Carlbury Hall, includes advice notes to precede delivery of above tiles and various rough notes concerning tiling at Carlbury and the above transaction, 17 June to 26 August 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Letters and postcard from Dinning & Cooke, engineers, Newcastle upon Tyne, to R. & S. Adamson concerning the supply of metal stable fitting for the new stables at Carlbury Hall, 24 July - 17 November 1896
(paper, 10 folios)


Sketch of latch by Dinning & Cooke, hot water engineers, Percy Ironworks, Newcastle upon Tyne, with measurements, n.d., c.1896
(11 1/2 cm. x 12 1/2 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Postcards and telegram from W Livesey, architect, to R. & S. Adamson regarding the work at Carlbury Hall, 24 June - 8 August 1896
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Delivery tickets from Skerne Bank Brick and Tile Works, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson, 20 July - 24 July 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Advice note from Thos Walker & Co. timber merchants, West Hartlepool, for timber to be delivered to R. & S. Adamson, 5 August 1896
(paper, 2 folios)


Letters to R. & S. Adamson, regarding the supply of bricks for work at Carlbury from: Jos. Hamblet of West Bromwich; The Skerne Brick Co., Darlington; Geo. Marshall & Son, Darlington; W. Bainbridge, Norton; Ashmore Benson, Pease & Co., Stockton-on-Tees; James Foxton, Ripon; Wm. Jackson, Thirsk; and W. L. Proud, 18 April and 18 September 1896
(paper, 9 folios)


Letters from Dinning and Cooke, regarding the fitting of a range in the harness room at Carlbury Hall, also advertising leaflet for ranges referred to in above letters and plan of range referred to in above letters, 8 August and 19 August 1896
(paper, 1 file and 1 plan, 36 cm. x 35 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Letter from the N.E.R., Piercebridge, to R. & S. Adamson requesting that he collect his accounts, 28 August 1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Balance sheet of account between Young & Hall, bricklayers and R. & S. Adamson for work at Carlbury, Selaby Hall and Goodgers Cottage, also various rough notes regarding the bricklayers' work referred to above, 25 September 1896
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Accounts from R. & S. Adamson to the Rt. Hon. Lord Barnard for work on Carlbury stabling, October 1896
(paper, 1 folio, 3 files)


Letter from R. & S. Adamson to Dinning & Cooke, engineers, Newcastle upon Tyne, regarding payment of their account for Carlbury stabling. Including account referred to above and envelope addressed to Dinning & Cooke, 18 December 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of account from R. & S. Adamson to Lord Barnard for work in Mr. Bell's Department at Carlbury stabling, December 1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Rough note of time and dates worked by various tradesmen, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Time sheet for R. & S. Adamson's work people, incomplete, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 folio, printed)


Rough notes concerning the laths for stables and coach house at Carlbury Hall, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Note of minor work to be done at Carlbury stables, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Various rough notes and calculations, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 6 folios)

Papers regarding work carried out on drive, 1910 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1328-1331)

Letters, postcards and telegrams from C.C. Markham, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson regarding arrangements for work at Carlbury Hall on drains, includes reaffirmation of what work is to be done, 23 September - 15 December 1910
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing details of proposed regrading of outfall drain at Carlbury Hall, by C.C. Markham, Darlington, 19 November 1910 Scale Not Shown
(100 cm. x 27 cm., tracing paper, pencil, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing longitudinal section of amendment to main drain at Carlbury Hall, with measurements, by C.C. Markham, Darlington, 24 November 1910 Scale: 1 inch to 10 feet [1:120]
(104 cm. x 25 cm., tracing paper, pencil ink, partially coloured)


Sheet of rough calculations on reverse of letter from Dr. Hickey, also envelope from Newcastle, n.d., c.1910
(paper, 2 folios)

Papers regarding work carried out at High Carlbury Farm, owned by Lord Barnard and occupied by Mr. George Thompson Dent, 1901 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1332-1338)

Plan by J. Fawcett, Clerk of Works, Darlington, of additional hinds' cottages to High Carlbury Farm, Piercebridge, shows cross sections, layout plans and elevation, n.d., c.1901 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(54 cm. x 40 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)


Draft specification [of R. & S. Adamson] for timber required [for Carlbury House], n.d., c.1901
(paper, 1 folio)


Sketch of roof of house [Carlbury House], n.d., c.1901 No scale
(13 cm. x 21 cm., paper, pencil)


Account for Mr. Fawcett relating to additional house at Carlbury, August 1901
(paper, 1 folio)


Memorandum and specification from J. Fawcett, Darlington, to Mr. Adamson, Gainford, for Carlbury Hind House, 12 August 1901
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Draft specification for stone required at Carlbury Cottage, Piercebridge, 17 August 1901
(paper, 4 folios)


Notice of delivery of timber to Piercebridge Station from Thomas Walker & Co., West Hartlepool, to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford (for Carlbury House), 30 August 1901
(paper, 1 folio)

Papers regarding the construction of cottages at Carlbury for Lord Barnard, 1904 - 1905 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1339-1358)

Various papers concerned with prices of timber being: quotations from Thos. Walker & Co., May 1900, September 1901 and May 1904; quotation from J. Watson, May 1904; and comparison list of prices of above merchants, 1900-1904
(paper, 1 file)


Specification of mason's work required in erection of Carlbury Cottage for Lord Barnard, n.d., c.1904
(paper, 1 file)


Estimate of brickwork needed to build cottage at Carlbury for Lord Barnard, n.d., c.1904
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing detail of gate stone at Carlbury Cottage, April 1904 No scale
(44 cm. x 56 cm., paper, pencil)


Ground and first floor plans and elevations of cottage built at Carlbury for Lord Barnard, May 1904 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(50 cm. x 38 cm., linen, ink)


Notice of approval of plan for cottage at Carlbury submitted by J. Fawcett to Darlington R.D.C., 6 June 1904
(paper, 1 folio)


Postcard from J. Fawcett, clerk of works, Staindrop to R. Adamson, concerning tenders for Carlbury Cottage, 20 June 1904
(paper, 1 folio)


Estimate of R. & S. Adamson for cottage built at Carlbury for Lord Barnard, 21 June 1904
(paper, 1 file)


Price quotations for timber, roof tiles and slating required in erection of Carlbury House from Forster Brotherton & Co., Stockton-on-Tees; J. & T. Tiplady Brown, West Hartlepool; G. Wooliscroft, Hanley; Staffordshire; Hutchinson Bros., Middlesbrough; and Thomas Walker & Sons, West Hartlepool, submitted to R. Adamson, 22 June 1904 - 7 April 1905
(paper, 1 file)


Letter from George Dixon, Oakland Gardens, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson being tender for building work on house at Gainford, 21 July 1904
(paper, 1 folio)


Various rough notes and calculations concerned with work at Carlbury Cottages, n.d., c.1904
(paper, 4 folios)


Rough note concerning measurements of brickwork at Carlbury Cottage, n.d., c.1904
(paper, 1 folio)


Quotation to do bricklaying at Carlbury from Alf Young, February 1905
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from Wm. Brown & Sons, timber merchants, Darlington, (to R. Adamson) giving dimensions of windows at Carlbury Cottage, 7 February 1905
(paper, 1 folio)


Specification of joiner's work required in erection of Carlbury Cottage for Lord Barnard, 8 February 1905
(paper, 1 file)


Specification of slating required in erection of Carlbury Cottage for Lord Barnard, 8 February 1905
(paper, 1 file)


Postcard from the N.E.R. Co., Piercebridge, to Mr. Adamson, Gainford informing him that a delivery of bricks is ready for collection, 5 April 1905
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from J. Bragg, Trackton, to Mr. Adamson explaining why he has to decline Adamson's offer of work and sending a replacement, 11 April 1905
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from Mr. Anthony Richmond to Mr. Adamson, Gainford, at Darlington requesting he be sent plans of work at Carlbury, 12 April 1905
(paper, 1 folio)


Order book of Thomas Johnson, Darlington, used as a notebook by R. Adamson for work at Carlbury, n.d., c.1904
(paper, 1 volume)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1359-1371)

Denton

Papers regarding the construction of a farmhouse at Denton Grange West for the Duke of Cleveland, 1890


Copies of bills of quantities and specification for work required in erection of farmhouse at Denton Grange West for the Duke of Cleveland, April 1890
(paper, 2 folios, 4 files)


Letter from H.T. Neilson, quantity surveyor, Darlington, referring to bills of quantities for farmhouse at Denton, 22 April 1890
(paper, 1 folio)


Correspondence from Wm. Livesey, architect, Darlington, to R. Adamson concerning erection of a farmhouse at Denton Grange West for the Duke of Cleveland, 22 April 1891 - 30 March 1890
(paper, 6 folios)


Various tenders for works required in erection of farmhouse at Denton Grange West from R. Mascall, slater, Middlesbrough; John Wandless, slater, Darlington; G.R. Gent, plumber, Gainford; J. Jackson, plumber, Barnard Castle; T. Metcalfe, painter, Darlington; and George Marshall, builder, Darlington, 26 April - 1 May 1890
(paper, 1 file)


Tender from John Wandless, slater, Darlington, for slating required in erection of library at Snow Hall, 15 May 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Correspondence from J. Reynard, Bricklayer, Darlington; Thomas Newcomb; G.R. Gent, plumber, Gainford; R. Mascall, slater, Middlesbrough; and T. Nicholson to R. & S. Adamson concerning works done at Denton Grange West, 9 June 1890 - 24 January 1891
(paper, 5 folios)


Correspondence from North Eastern Railway and W.B. Dent, Mickleton, relating to supply of flagstones to Piercebridge Station, 12 - 23 July 1890
(paper, 1 file)


Letter from R. Mascall, slater, Middlesbrough, to R. & S. Adamson concerning works required at Denton Grange, 18 July 1890
(paper, 1 folio)


Correspondence from George Robinson & Son to R. Adamson concerning the washing of lime in erection of farmhouse at Denton Grange, 21 July - 31 August 1890
(paper, 6 folios)


Note comparing tenders of R. Adamson, Blackett, Hepworth and I.F. Adamson, n.d., c.1890
(paper, 1 folio)


Notes made by R. Adamson of stone ordered on 4 May 1890
(paper, 2 folios)


Plan and elevations of farmhouse at Denton Grange West, n.d., c.1890 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(62 cm. x 48 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Bill of quantities for excavator, bricklayer and mason at Denton Grange and Old Lodge, June 1895
(paper, 1 folio)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1372-1375)

Gainford

Papers regarding the construction of six cottages at Gainford for the Duke of Cleveland, 1876


Plan showing elevations, ground plans and section of cottages, probably to be built by R. & S. Adamson, drawn by W. Livesey, May 1876 No scale
(100 cm. x 56 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Bills of quantities for six cottages at Gainford for his Grace the Duke of Cleveland, by William Livesey, architect, June 1876
(paper, 3 files)


Notes concerning cottages at Gainford, n.d., c.1876
(paper, 1 folio)


number not used

Papers regarding work carried out at Gainford Hall owned by Lord Barnard, 1897 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1376-1379)

Plan showing details of Gainford Hall railing, with measurements, by John Heslop, Bishop Auckland, 9 July 1897 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot
(25 cm. x 45 cm., tissue paper, ink, pencil)


Ground plan of garden, with measurements, n.d., c.1894 No scale
(33 cm. x 42 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan to show the fall of the blocked yard at Gainford Hall, 1894 No scale
(33 cm. x 12 cm., paper, pencil)


Copy of plan showing wall with railings (at Gainford Hall), n.d., c.1897 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot
(32 cm. x 40 cm., paper)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1380-1387)

Papers regarding the construction of cottages at Gainford for Lord Barnard, 1907
Mr. G. Harrison was, at this date, tenant of Gainford Hall Farm, the cottages were, therefore, probably intended for his labourers


Plan showing layout, elevation and sections of cottages at Gainford for Lord Barnard, drawn by John Fawcett, 4 June 1907 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(54 cm. x 36 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing details of floor level and garden slope, n.d., c.1907 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(38 cm. x 18 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Copy of bill of quantities for bricklayers' excavators', masons' and plasterers' work required far two cottages at Gainford for Mr. Harrison, June 1907
(paper, 1 file)


Copies of specification of work required in erection of two cottages at Gainford for Mr. Harrison, n.d., c.1907
(paper, 1 file)


Account of haulage and various deductions, relating to construction of two cottages at Gainford for G. Harrison, 10 March 1908
(paper, 1 file)


Account book of labour and materials used at Gainford Hall cottages on the Raby Estate, 1908
(paper, 1 booklet)


List of timber required for Gainford Hall cottages, 30 March 1908
(paper, 1 folio)


number not used

Construction of cow sheds, 1890, at Greystone Farm West tenanted by Mr. Robert Gibson and owned by Lord Barnard (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1388-1389)

Various papers concerning the construction of cow sheds at Greystone Farm, including - correspondence from, W. & W.S. Watson, Barnard Castle, the agent for Lord Barnard; Robert Gibson, the tenant; and R. Graham of the Teesdale Rural Sanitary Authority and plans showing layout and elevations, 15 August - 1 October 1890
(paper, 1 bundle, 33 cm. x 25 cm., paper, pencil, 51 cm. x 48 cm., paper, pencil, 32 cm. x 43 cm., paper, pencil and 49 cm., x 47 cm., paper, pencil, ink, partially coloured)


Copies of account for work carried out by R. & S. Adamson at Greystone Farm, n.d., c.1890
(paper, 1 bundle)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1390-1396)

Papers regarding work carried out at Greystone Farm, Gainford, for Lord Barnard.
The farm referred to is East Greystone tenanted by Mr. Thos. Dawson

Construction of Hinds Houses, 1908


Plan of "old Hinds Houses" at Mr. Dawson's farm, Greystone, 31 August 1908 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(42 cm. x 36 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Ground and first floor plans and sections of cottages at Gainford, n.d., c.1908 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(64 cm. x 44 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan and elevation of labourer's cottage on Mr. Dawson's farm, Greystone, 15 September 1908 No scale
(27 cm. x 36 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan, elevation and section of two cottages at Greystone on Mr. Dawson's farm, to be built for Lord Barnard, drawn by John Fawcett, 31 August 1908 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(54 cm. x 34 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Specification of masons work required in erection of Hinds Houses at Greystone, n.d., c.1908
(paper, 1 file)


Note of Darlington Rural District Council of approval of plan for Hinds cottage, 1 June 1908
(paper, 1 folio)


Account book of labour and materials used at Graystone cottages, 1908
(paper, 1 booklet)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1397-1403)

Headlam

Papers regarding work carried out at Headlam Hall.
Although according to Kelly's Directories of 1890 and 1902 Headlam Hall was the property of J.H. Hett, Esq., and J.A. Pease would appear to be the tenant of the Hall, Adamson had labelled the bundle of documents "Headlam Raby Estate"

Papers regarding the conversion of a mission room at Headlam to a cottage, 1910


Plan showing proposed alteration to mission room at Headlam for J.A. Pease, M.P., showing layouts and elevations, October 1910 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(58 cm. x 44 cm., paper, pencil)


Correspondence between R. & S. Adamson and J.A. Pease, Esq., Headlam Hall and elsewhere, L.V. Hudson, Esq., Darlington, agent for M.R. Pease, and various officials of the local public health authority concerning the conversion of a mission house at Headlam into a cottage and the public health requirements for above, 6 October 1910 to 18 May 1911
(paper, 1 file)


Plans relating to proposed alteration of mission room at Headlam into cottage for J.A. Pease, M.P, showing layout, elevations and cross sections, by R. & S. Adamson, November 1910 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(58 cm. x 36 cm., paper, ink, coloured)


Notice of approval of plans for alteration of mission room to cottage at Headlam, to R. & S. Adamson from a district council, 17 December 1910
(paper, 1 folio)


Plans relating to drainage (at Headlam cotter conversion), n.d., c.1910 Scales: vertical: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48] horizontal: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(62 cm. x 32 cm., paper, pencil)


Correspondence between R. & S. Adamson, J.A. Pease, Esq., M.P., Headlam Hall, and L.V.E. Hudson, agent for Mr. Pease, Darlington, concerning demolition of farm buildings at Headlam Hall, repairs to boundary wall at Headlam and work for Mr. Hett at Headlam, 13 June - 8 November 1911
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing pattern of doors at Headlam "as J.H. Hett wishes", with measurements, n.d., c.1912 No scale
(23 cm. x 20 cm., paper, pencil)

Papers regarding alterations and additions to Headlam Hall, 1910 - 1915 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1404-1451)

Plan showing layout of grounds at Headlam Hall, drawn by Clark & Moscrop, architects, Darlington, October 1910 Scale: 1 inch to 20 feet [1:240]
(58 cm. x 76 cm., tracing paper, pencil, partially coloured)


Correspondence between E.C. Adamson and Mrs. Pease, Headlam Hall, Gainford, concerning various additions and alteration to the above hall, in particular the terrace steps, the guttering and drainage traps, 8 March 1911 to 21 April 1914
(paper, 1 file)


Plans relating to work at Headlam Hall gardens, shows elevation of gate posts and of walls facing house and on terrace, layout plan of terrace and garden showing position of steps, and cross section of steps, with measurements, notes on sheet, gives terrace wall levels in April 1914 and table of measurements of sides of right angled triangles, June 1911 to April 1914 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96] (does not apply to all plans)
(132 cm. x 50 cm., paper, pencil)


Draft of letter from R. & S. Adamson to J.A. Pease, M.P., 8 Hartford Street, Mayfair, London, being a valuation for work in Headlam Hall gardens, June 1911
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from C. Hartley Bros., stone merchants, to R. Adamson, Gainford, being a quotation to supply stone, 15 June 1911 (for Headlam Hall)
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan showing elevation of proposed new piers to doorway in east garden wall at Headlam Hall for Rt. Hon. J.A. Pease, with measurements, affixed overlay gives costing for work in setting up piers and hanging gate, September 1911 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(49 cm. x 36 cm., paper, pencil)


Postcard from J.A. Pease, Headlam Hall, to R. & S. Adamson concerning the alteration of the garden gate piers from those on the sketch to copies of those at the front gate, 18 September 1911
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from L.V.E. Hudson, 92 Northgate, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson re a meeting between the parties at Headlam Hall, 21 September 1911
(paper, 1 folio, typewritten)


Sketches showing piers, one as shown to Mr. Pease on diagram and the second as on the front gate which was to be copied, 18 November 1911 No scale
(20 cm. x 12 cm., paper, pencil)


Sketch as D/Ad 1/1/1412, 11 September 1911 No scale
(18 cm. x 11 cm., paper, pencil)


Layout plan of new terrace at Headlam Hall, showing "proposed new steps from tennis lawn to rose garden", colour code key at bottom shows position of new grass and flagging, n.d., c.1911 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(34 cm. x 26 cm., tracing paper, paint, pencil, coloured)


Draft letter from R. & S [Adamson], 147 Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, to a lady [Mrs. Pease] regarding work on the front gates at Headlam Hall, 13 January 1912
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from Sykes & Co., ironmongers, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson being a quotation for a pair of wrought iron gates for Headlam Hall, 5 February 1912
(paper, 1 folio)


Letters from W.S. Hett to E. Adamson regarding arrangements for remaining in present accommodation while house at Headlam is made ready, 2 May and 9 May 1912
(paper, 2 folios)


Letter from R. & S. Adamson to L.V.E. Hudson, Darlington, regarding commencement of work on stables at Headlam Hall, 2 May 1912
(paper, 1 folio)


Copy of letter [from R. & S. Adamson] to W.S. Hett, Esq., South View, Gainford, regarding particulars of work and estimated value of work at Headlam, 11 May 1912
(paper, 1 file)


Drawing of wrough iron gate and gate posts at Headlam Hall, initialed J.A., includes copy of top section of gate and pillars, 1 July 1912 Scale: l 1/2 inches to 1 foot [1:8]
(70 cm. x 52 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Painting to show detail of wrought ironwork for Headlam Hall, n.d., c.1912 No scale
(66 cm. x 116 cm., paper, paint)


Painting as in D/Ad 1/1/1421 showing flower on stem, n.d., c.1912 No scale
(66 cm. x 116 cm., paper, paint)


Plan of proposed cart shed at Headlam Hall for the Rt. Hon. J.A. Pease, Esq., showing ground plan and cross sections, with measurements, August 1912 No scale
(51 cm. x 36 cm., paper, pencil, ink)


Plan of cart shed at Headlam Hall for J.A. Pease, Esq., showing ground plan with drains marked and cross section, with measurements, n.d., c.1912 Scale: 1 inch to 4 feet [1:48]
(58 cm. x 29 cm., tracing paper, ink)


Plan of proposed cart shed and granary for Headlam Hall, Darlington, 1912 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(38 cm. x 28 cm., linen, ink)


Plan of ventilating grill by Dinning & Cooke, heating engineers, Newcastle upon Tyne, n.d., c.1912 No scale
(56 cm. x 42 cm., paper, ink)


Various rough notes and calculations concerned with Mr. Pease's gates at Headlam Hall, includes rough account and calculations of levels of walls, n.d., c.1912
(paper, 1 file)


Plan of windows for house at Headlam, n.d., c.1912
(26 cm. x 35 cm., paper, pencil)


number not used


Ground plan and elevation of stables at Headlam Hall, n.d., c.1913
(28 cm. x 54 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan of gas house for Headlam Hall, drawn by Patersons of Glasgow, 27 January 1913 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(31 cm. x 24 cm., linen, ink)


Letter from Patersons Lighting Ltd., Glasgow, to R. & S. Adamson concerning gas house to be built at Headlam Hall, 27 January 1913
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing layout of hind's house and outbuildings, n.d., c.1913 Scale: 1 inch to 32 feet [1:384]
(30 cm. x 24 cm., tracing paper, ink)


Draft layout plan of acetylene house at Headlam Hall, February 1913 No scale
(50 cm. x 58 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing elevation of gate at Headlam Hall, n.d., c.1913 No scale
(22 cm. x 34 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing elevation of garden gates for Headlam Hall, n.d., c.1913 No scale
(28 cm. x 20 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Correspondence between J.A. Pease, Esq., Headlam Hall, Gainford, and R. & S. Adamson concerning Adamson's account for additions and alterations to above Hall, which is disputed by Mr. Pease, also note of deductions made by Mr. Pease to above account, 25 March 1913 - 8 May 1914
(paper, 1 file)


Plan of staircase and hall at Headlam Hall: Shows sections, ground and first floor plans, drawn by Clark & Moscrop at Darlington, November 1913 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(51 cm. x 43 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Correspondence between Clark & Moscrop, architects, Darlington, and R. & S. Adamson concerning alterations to staircase and hall at Headlam Hall, 1 - 17 November 1913
(paper, 1 file)


Correspondence between Dorman Long & Co., Steel Manufacturers, Middlesbrough and R. & S. Adamson concerning supply of steel joists, 4 - 28 November 1913
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing details of steel joists in hall at Headlam Hall, drawn by Clark & Moscrop, Darlington, 11 November 1913 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(23 cm. x 18 cm., tracing paper, pencil, partially coloured)


Blueprint showing details of steel joists by Dorman Long & Co., Middlesbrough, 19 November 1913 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(18 cm. x 33 cm., blueprint)


Blueprint showing details of steel joists by Dorman Long & Co. Ltd., Middlesbrough, 20 November 1913 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(18 cm. x 33 cm., blueprint)


Rough plan showing detail of fireplace in sitting room at Headlam Hall, 9 December 1913
(27 cm. x 18 cm., paper, pencil)


Letter and notice of trade terms from the Teale Fire-Place Co., Leeds, to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, 29 - 30 December 1913
(paper, 2 folios)


Postcard from the Teale Fire-Place Co., Leeds, to R. & S. Adamson concerning supply of a firebrick back, 16 January 1914
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan showing detail of firebrick back of fireplace, drawn by the Teale Fire- Place Co. Ltd. at Leeds, n.d., c.1914 Scale: full size[1:1] and 1.5 inches to 1 foot [1:8]
(53 cm. x 31 cm., paper, pencil)


Draft letter from R. & S. Adamson to Mrs. Pease at Headlam Hall being an estimate for work on garden wall at above Hall, notes at bottom sum up meeting with Mrs. Pease, also rough notes and sketch concerned with above, 20 April 1914
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing details of railings and closet at Headlam Hall, 19 February 1915
(64 cm. x 32 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan of a privy ashpit, shows section, elevation, ground and roof plans, drawn by L.V. Hudson, Darlington, 20 February 1915 Scale: 1 inch to 2 feet [1:24]
(42 cm. x 34 cm., paper, printed)


Notes and rough sketch concerning replacement of walls and gate posts at Headlam Hall, 21 February 1915
(paper, 1 folio)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1452-1463)

Hollin Hall (near Houghton-le-Side)

Papers regarding work carried out at Hollin Hall, 1874, tenanted by Mr. Jonathan Leng, Farmer


Specification for work required in constructing farm house and outbuildings at Hollin Hall, 1874
(paper, 1 file)


Specification of work required in erection of farm buildings at Houghton-le-Side for John Leng, 1874
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of bill of quantities for masonry and joinery required in construction of outbuildings at Houghton-le-Side for John Leng, 29 April 1874
(paper, 1 file)


Copies of bills of quantities for construction of farm house at Hollin Hall, n.d., c.1875
(paper, 1 file)


Drawing of elevations and sections of outbuildings at Houghton-le-Side for Mr. Leng, 1874 No scale
(58 cm. x 42 cm., linen, ink)


Ground plan and elevation of outbuildings at Houghton-le-Side for Mr. Leng, 1874 Scale: 1 1/4 inches to 10 feet [1:96]
(62 cm. x 50 cm., linen, ink)


Ground plan and elevation of farmhouse at Hollin Hall, n.d., c.1874 No scale
(22 cm. x 36 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


First floor plan of farmhouse at Hollin Hall, n.d., c.1874 No scale
(23 cm. x 15 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Memorandum from James Woodward, Raby Castle, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning work at Houghton-le-Side, 18 June 1875
(paper, 1 folio)


Memorandum from James Woodward, Raby Castle, to R. & S. Adamson concerning stone required for Hollin Hall doorway, 20 May 1874
(paper, 1 folio)


Copies of extra accounts of R. Adamson for construction of farmhouse and buildings at Hollin Hall and outbuildings at Houghton-le-Side, n.d., c.1875
(paper, 1 file)


Notes and calculations (of R. Adamson) relating to construction of farmhouse at Hollin Hall, n.d, c.1874
(paper, 4 folios)

Papers regarding the construction of a fold yard at Hollin Hall, 1897 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1464-1468)

Plan (of fold yard) at Hollin Hall, with measurements, 1897
(23 cm. x 40 cm., paper, pencil)


Specifications for timber for Hollin Hall fold yard, n.d., c.1897
(paper, 1 folio)


Notice of delivery of goods at Gainford Station from the executors of the late Thos. Walker, Hartlepool, to R. & S. Adamson, 27 August 1897
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan of yard at Hollin Hall, with measurements, 1897
(49 cm. x 16 cm., tracing paper, ink)


Plan to show beams for eaves at Hollin Hall, with measurements, n.d., c.1897 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(9 cm. x 45 cm., paper, pencil)

Hopewell (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1464(a)-1465(a))

Bills of quantities for Hind's House, Hopewell, near Piercebridge, for his Grace the Duke of Cleveland, by William Livesey, architect, Raby Castle, June 1887
(paper, 1 file)


Plan of proposed alteration to Hind's House for Mr. George Jackson of Selaby showing ground and first floor plans, n.d., c.1887 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(49 cm. x 32 cm., paper, pencil, partially coloured)

Papers regarding the construction of a Hind's cottage at Hopewell, near Piercebridge, 1907-1908 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1466(a)-1469)

Accounts from Lord Barnard, Raby Estates Office, Staindrop, to R. Adamson for stone and wood, 11 September 1907 - 31 January 1908
(paper, 2 folios)


Plans of proposed Hind's House, Hopewell, for Lord Barnard, showing elevations, cross sections and layouts, by J. Fawcett, May 1908 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(57 cm. x 36 cm., linen, ink, coloured)


Plan of proposed new cottage at Hopewell for Lord Barnard, showing layout in relationship to existing cottage, roads and drains, by J. Fawcett, 12 May 1908 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(56 cm. x 38 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Account book of labour and materials used at Hopewell cottage, Raby Estate, 1908
(paper, 1 booklet)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1470-1473)

Langton

Papers regarding the construction of a house at Langton for the Duke of Cleveland, to be occupied by Mr. Peter Amos, a farmer, 1889 - 1892


Specifications for plumber and glazier for work required to be done to house at Langton (of Mr. Amos), n.d., c.1889
(paper, 2 folios)


Estimate by R. & S. Adamson for Mr. Amos for installation of new windows and floors at house at Langton, 20 June - 8 August 1889
(paper, 2 folios)


Copy of note concerning work to be done by R. & S. Adamson for his Grace the Duke of Cleveland, n.d., c.1890
(paper, 1 folio)


Accounts for building work carried out by R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, at house of Mr. Amos at Langton for the Duke of Cleveland, June 1892
(paper, 5 folios)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1474)

Papers regarding work carried out at Langton Grange, owned by Lord Barnard and occupied by W.K. Trotter, J.P. and later his widow

Alteration to bedroom, 1900


Various papers by J. Fawcett, Clerk of Works, concerning alterations to a bedroom at Langton Grange. Includes correspondence to R. Adamson concerning the alterations and to Messrs. Clarke & Blenkinsop concerning supplies of lime and sand, also plan showing elevation and layout of new bay window, 12 February 1900 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(paper, 1 file and 1 bundle, plan, 30 cm. x 40 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)

Construction of Cottages, 1903 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1475-1494)

Estimate (by R. & S. Adamson) for two cottages at Langton Grange for Lord Barnard, 6 May 1903
(paper, 1 booklet)


Specifications for Langton Grange cottages, n.d., c.1903
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of D/Ad 1/1/1476, n.d., c.1903
(paper, 2 folios)


Plans of proposed cottages at Langton Grange for Lord Barnard, showing elevations and layouts, n.d., c.1903 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(48 cm. x 34 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Copy of D/Ad 1/1/1478 but including cross sections, n.d., c.1903 Scale: Not Shown
(62 cm. x 48 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing rear elevation of Langton Grange cottages, n.d., c.1903 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(24 cm. x 28 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing levels of site of Langton Grange Cottages, n.d., c.1903 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(23 cm. x 32 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plans relating to cottages at Langton Grange, n.d., c.1903 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(18 cm. x 21.5 cm., paper, pencil)


Plans of stairs at Langton Grange cottages, n.d., c.1903 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(56 cm. x 24 cm., paper, pencil)


number not used


Note of reduction made to estimate for ordinary instead of bay windows at Langton Grange cottages, n.d. c.1903
(paper, 1 folio)


Note of stone required for Langton Grange Cottages, also note of stone needed for out offices, Langton Grange cottages, 25 May 1903
(paper, 1 file)


Note of dimensions of stone for Langton Grange Cottages, also note of stone not invoiced as delivered for Langton Grange Cottages, n.d., c.1903
(paper, 1 file)


Note of timber at Langton Grange and where to be fixed, n.d., c.1903
(paper, 1 file)


Letter and postcard to Messrs. R. & S. Adamson from J. Fawcett, Clerk of Works office, Staindrop, concerning work at Langton Grange, 2 September and 5 September 1903
(paper, 2 folios)


Note concerning windows at Langton Grange cottages, n.d., c.1903
(paper, 1 folio)


Notes incorporating sketch concerning foundations for Langton Grange cottages, n.d., c .1903
(paper, 1 folio)


Various rough notes concerning work at Langton Grange, n.d., c.1903
(paper, 6 folios)


Note of cost of building Langton Grange cottages and sum outstanding, 8 September 1903
(paper, 1 folio)


Account from R. & S. Adamson to Lord Barnard for additions to Langton Grange, December 1903
(paper, 1 folio)

Installation of Fireplace and Electric Bells, 1914 - 1915 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1495-1502)

Letter from J. & G. Frazer, 130 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon [to R. & S. Adamson] concerning tiles for Mrs. Trotter at Langton Grange and showing how they should be fixed, 23 January 1914
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan showing details of tiles on Mrs. Trotter's hall fireplace by J. & G. Frazer & Son, builders and decorators, 130 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, 15 & 16 December 1913 and 24 January 1914 Scale: Not given
(176 cm. x 56 cm., paper, pencil)


number not used


Letters from Baxendale & Co. Ltd., Manchester, to R. & S. Adamson being a quotation for bell wire and bell pushes, also letter to explain absence of sample, 16 and 17 April 1915
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Correspondence between R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, and O'Brien Thomas & Co., ironfounders, London, regarding the supply of wire and electric bell fittings for Mrs. Trotter, 16, 19 and 21 April 1915
(paper, 3 folios)


Table comparing quotations of Boxendale & Co. and O'Brien Thomas & Co. for various electric bell fittings, etc., n.d., c.1915
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan showing layout of ground floor of Langton Grange with positions of new bells marked, n.d., c.1915 No scale
(38 cm. x 34 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing layout of first floor of Langton Grange with positions of new bells marked, n.d., c.1915 No scale
(32 cm. x 44 cm., paper, pencil)

Piercebridge (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1503)

Copies of bills of quantities for plumber, glazier, plasterer, painter, excavation, bricklayer and mason, drawn up by William Livesey, architect, Raby Castle, for erection of two cottages at Piercebridge for Duke of Cleveland, 3 August 1876
(paper, 11 folios, 1 file)

Papers regarding demolition work and reconstruction of cottages at Piercebridge, 1898 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1504-1511)

Draft plan of demolition work on buildings at Piercebridge, n.d., c.1898 No scale
(33 cm. x 43 cm., paper, pencil)


Sketch of demolition work to be carried out on cottages at Piercebridge, n.d., c.1898 No scale
(33 cm. x 42 cm., paper, pencil)


Plans of cottage at Piercebridge Grange showing layouts, sections and front elevation, with measurements, n.d., c.1898 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(54 cm. x 64 cm., paper, pencil)


Plans of cottage at Piercebridge showing ground and first floor plans and cross section, n.d., c.1898
(42 cm. x 51 cm., paper, pencil)


Plans of cottage to Piercebridge Grange showing elevation, cross sections, ground plan and first floor plan, n.d., c.1898 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(41 cm. x 53 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plans for J. Fawcett of cottage at Piercebridge Grange, showing ground plan, first floor plan, elevation and cross sections, with measurements, n.d., c.1898 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(32 cm. x 49 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)


Account for Lord Barnard and Mr. Fawcett, clerk of works, relating to pair of cottages to be built at Piercebridge and demolition work, 30 August 1898
(paper, 1 file)


Various papers relating to the building of a cottage at Piercebridge Grange for Mr. John Fawcett, including letters from Mr. Fawcett, notices of delivery of goods, specifications for masons and timber and bill of quantities and cost account, October 1898
(paper, 9 folios, 1 booklet, 3 files)

Papers regarding the construction of a house at Piercebridge, 1899 - 1900 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1512-1531)

Correspondence from George Woolliscroft and Son Ltd., tile manufacturer, Stoke-on-Trent to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, concerning the supply of tiles, 28 - 30 December 1899
(paper, 3 folios)


Various letters being tenders to supply materials to R. & S. Adamson. Includes Geo. Woolliscroft & Sons, brick & tile manufacturers, Hanley, Staffordshire; Hutchinsons builders merchant, Middlesbrough; and William Exley & Sons, brick & tile manufacturers, Brosely, Shropshire, 1899-1900
(paper, 8 folios)


Rough sketch of a ground plan showing measurements Endorsed: Stamp and address of R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, n.d., c .1900 No scale
(14 cm. x 17 cm., paper, 1 folio)


Copy and note on revised estimate for building of house at Piercebridge for Lord Barnard by R. & S. Adamson, n.d., c.1900
(paper, 2 folios)


Card, unposted, from J. Fawcett, clerk of the works, to Mr. Adamson, Gainford, concerning the type of floor needed, n.d., c.1900
(cardboard, 1 folio)


Several papers being advertising material of tile and brick manufacturers illustrated, and a letter concerning an enquiry about prices to R. & S. Adamson, 1900
(paper, 2 folios, 1 file)


Advertising material being a sample of Callender's "Pure Bitumen Damp-Course" in cardboard advertisement from Messrs. Hutchinson Bros., Grange Road West, Middlesbrough, n.d., c.1900
(1 sample)


Advertising pamphlets sent by G.M. Callend and Co., 11 Victoria Street, Westminster, for watertight reservoirs and bitumen damp-courses, illustrated, n.d.
(paper, 2 booklets)


Rough notes about various aspects of the building of a house at Piercebridge, n.d., c.1900
(paper, 1 folio)


Estimates for a house at Piercebridge on the estate of Lord Barnard to be built by R. & S. Adamson, by J.P. Pritchett & Sons, architects, March 1900
(paper, 7 folios)


Card from M. Watson, Staindrop, to Councillor Adamson, Gainford, notifying him of the date of a meeting, 19 March 1900
(cardboard, 1 folio)


Correspondence between J.P. Pritchett & Son, architects, Darlington, and R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, debating a reduction in the tender by R. & S. Adamson for the building of a house at Piercebridge for Lord Barnard, 29 March to 27 April 1900
(paper, 8 folios)


Card from John Taylor, builders' merchant, City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, being an acknowledgement of an earlier letter from Adamsons, 3 April 1900
(cardboard, 1 folio)


Trade catalogue of I.C. Edwards, brick and tile manufacturer, Ruabon, with two covering letters concerning an enquiry about prices by R. & S. Adamson, 3 April 1900
(paper, 15 folios)


Postcards from J.P. Pritchett & Son, architects, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, concerning details of plumbing and carpentry to be carried out on proposed house at Piercebridge, 3 - 6 April 1900
(paper, 3 folios)


Postcard from John Wanless to R. Adamson, Gainford, concerning the price of a house at Piercebridge, 4 April 1900
(cardboard, 1 folio)


Draft copies of bills of quantities for proposed house at Piercebridge to be built by R. & S. Adamson for Lord Barnard, contains statement that work was not carried out, 6 April 1900
(paper, 9 copies)


Card from John Taylor, builders merchant, City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, concerning a sample of roofing tiles to be sent to Adamsons, 7 April 1900
(cardboard, 1 folio)


Various papers being tenders for the supply of materials for a house at Piercebridge to R. & S. Adamson, builders, Gainford, including Thos. Walker & Co. Saw Mills, West Hartlepool; John Wanless, slater; and H. Harwood, builder & contractor, April 1900
(paper, 6 folios)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1531-1532)

Raby

Papers regarding additions to Raby Castle, 1894 and 1903


Papers concerning the construction of a dwelling and kennels at Raby Castle for Mr. Livesey. Includes: specifications; bills of quantities; price quotes from, Thos. Walker & Co., timber merchants, West Hartlepool and J Wright & Co., New Malden; letter of W. Livesey to R. & S. Adamson re payment; rough notes and calculations; and rough plans showing elevations and layouts, 1894
(paper, 1 bundle and 32 cm. x 50 cm., tracing paper, ink)


Various papers regarding the construction of a laundry at Raby Castle for the Rt. Hon. Lord Barnard, includes: bills of quantities; specifications; tenders; and cost account, February 1903
(paper, 1 bundle)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1533-1571)

Selaby Hall (near Gainford)

Papers regarding work carried out at Selaby Hall, owned by Lord Barnard and tenanted by Charles E. Hunter, Esq., JP

Alterations and additions, 1890 - 1896


Copy of bill of quantities for alterations at Selaby Hall for the Duke of Cleveland, July 1890
(paper, 1 file)


Note from Wm. Livesey to R. Adamson drawing his attention to a letter from W. T. Scarth regarding delivery route to Selaby Hall, 19 August 1890
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from the Long Meg Plaster Co., Lazonby, Cumberland, to R. Adamson, concerning carriage fee for stone, 2 October 1890
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from W.C.B. showing diagram of and explaining proposed pumping arrangement for water supply at Selaby for C. Hunter, 3 October 1890
(paper, 1 folio)


number not used


Ground and first floor plans showing alterations at Staymans House, Selaby, n.d., c.1890-1896 No scale
(36 cm. x 18 cm., paper, printed)


Ground plan of Selaby Hall, showing measurements, n.d., c.1890-1896 No scale
(32 cm. x 25 cm., paper, pencil)


Ground plan of Selaby Hall, shows measurements, n.d., c.1890 No scale
(28 cm. x 31 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing north, south and east elevations and sections of Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1890 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(62 cm. x 48 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing details of additions to pantry at Selaby for C.E. Hunter, drawn by Boolds & Hardy, architects, Morpeth, n.d., c.1890 Scale: 1 inch to 4 feet [1:48]
(96 cm. x 76 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan and elevation of turret window at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1890-1896 Scale: 2 inches to 1 foot [1:6]
(46 cm. x 48 cm., paper, pencil, partially coloured)


Plan showing details of girders at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1890-1896 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(42 cm. x 28 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing details of girders at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1890-1894 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(41 cm. x 34 cm, tracing paper, pencil)


Roof plan showing details of joists, n.d., c.1890 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(62 cm. x 30 cm. paper, ink)


Plan showing details of roof at selaby Hall, n.d., c.1890 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(48 cm. x 31 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Specification of work required in alterations at Selaby Farm, occupied by C.E. Hunter, for Lord Barnard, 1894-1896
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing four elevations of farm buildings at Selaby Hall, drawn by Wm. Livesey, October 1894 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(42 cm. x 54 cm., linen, ink)


Ground plan of farm buildings at Selaby Hall, drawn by Wm. Livesey, October 1894 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(37 cm. x 48 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Ground plan of Selaby Hall, shows measurements, n.d., c .1894 No scale
(21 cm. x 22 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Ground and first floor plan of Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1894 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(61 cm. x 46 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Ground and first floor plans and east elevation of Selaby Hall, shows measurements, n.d., c.1894
(50 cm. x 64 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing elevations and sections at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1894 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(64 cm. x 51 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Roof plan showing alterations at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1894 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(48 cm. x 34 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing detail of ceiling in large hall at Selaby, n.d., c.1899 Scale: 1.5 inches to 1 foot [1:8]
(63 cm. x 22 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing details of bay and turret windows at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1894
(28 cm. x 21 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing detail of cornice, n.d., c.1894 Scale: full Size [1:1]
(66 cm. x 38 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Ground plan showing laundry stove at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1894
(44 cm. x 27 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Ground plan of engine and accumulation house at Selaby Hall for C.E. Hunter, n.d, c.1894 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(54 cm. x 41 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Blank time sheet of R. & S. Adamson, n.d., c.1894
(paper, 1 folio)


Quotation of prices from Walter Shaw & Co., Birmingham, for wrought iron wall ties, 25 June 1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Specification of work required in additions and alterations to Selaby Hall for Lord Barnard, according to the plans prepared by Wm. Livesey, June 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing details of windows and shutters at Selaby Hall, drawn by William Livesey, August 1896 Scale: Full Size [1:1]
(100 cm. x 68 cm., paper, pencil, partially coloured)


Plan showing details of billiard room ceiling at Selaby Hall, August 1896 Scale: 3 inches to 1 foot [1:4]
(100 cm. x 72 cm., paper, pencil, partially coloured)


Ground plan of Selaby Hall, shows measurements, n.d., c.1896 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(44 cm. x 36 cm., paper, pencil)


First floor plan showing details of joists at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1896 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(48 cm. x 30 cm., paper, ink, pencil)


First floor plan of Selaby Hall, shows measurements, n.d., c.1896
(29 cm. x 31 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Ground plan of tower showing details of tiles, n.d., c.1896 Scale: 3/4 inch to 1 foot [1:16]
(31 cm. x 38 cm., paper, pencil, ink)


Plan showing details of finial to turret, n.d., c.1896 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(64 cm. x 48 cm., paper, pencil, partially coloured)


Illustration from Walter Shaw & Co., Birmingham, of wrought iron wall ties, n.d., c.1896
(46 cm. x 25 cm., paper, printed)

Construction of Engine House, 1896 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1572-1576)

Ground plan and elevation of engine house at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1896 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(38 cm. x 42 cm., paper, pencil)


Specification of work required in erection of engine house at Selaby Hall for C.E. Hunter, 19 March 1897
(paper, 1 folio)


Specification of joinery required on doors and windows of engine house at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Price quotations for corrugated iron from Young and Marten, London, Robert Spence & Co., Richmond, George Adams & Sons Ltd., Wolverhampton, and Shaw & Carter, Birmingham, to R. & S. Adamson, 22-23 March 1897
(paper, 1 file)


Copies of estimate of R. & S. Adamson for erection of engine house at Selaby Hall for C.E. Hunter, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 file)

Construction of Lodge, 1900 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1577-1626)

Site plan showing road to Gainford and Selaby, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(60 cm. x 35 cm., tracing paper, ink)


Plan showing position of Lodge at Selaby in relation to the Gainford - Selaby Road with measurements, by C. Brewster, architect, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(58 cm. x 40 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plans relating to Selaby Lodge showing ground and first floor layouts and detail of wall ties, n.d., c.1900 Scales: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96] for layouts, full Size for detail [1:1]
(81 cm. x 42 cm., paper, pencil)


Ground plan relating to Selaby, n.d., c.1900 No scale
(53 cm. x 54 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan relating to roof of Selaby Lodge, n.d., c.1900 No scale
(31 cm. x 22 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing roof of Selaby Lodge laid flat (giving number of tiles required ?), n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(60 cm. x 25 cm., paper, ink, coloured)


Plans relating to proposed lodge at Selaby showing cross sections, front and side elevations and layouts, with measurements, by C. Brewster, architect, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(54 cm. x 40 cm., paper, ink, coloured)


Plan showing section through foundations and flooring at Selaby, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(23 cm. x 16 cm., paper, ink, pencil)


Plan showing measurement of turret roof at Selaby Lodge, n.d., c.1900 No scale
(15 cm., x 25 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing details of stone as ordered for chimney, shows chimney from above and side elevation with sizes of stones marked, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(46 cm. x 56 cm., linen, ink)


Plan showing cross section of chimney at Selaby Lodge, flues marked, with measurements, by C. Brewster, architect, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(27 cm. x 36 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing section through covered way at Selaby Lodge, with measurements, by C. Brewster, architect, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(29 cm. x 34 ans., paper, pencil)


Plan of windows at Selaby, n.d., c.1900 No scale
(42 cm. x 12 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing details of doorway and roof at Selaby Lodge, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(64 cm. x 46 cm., paper, ink, pencil)


Plan showing elevation of front door at Selaby Lodge, by C. Brewster, architect, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(28 cm. x 38 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing section of staircase of No.2 house at Selaby, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(42 cm. x 31 cm., paper, ink)


Plan showing detail of "Lead" finials at Selaby Lodge, by C. Brewster, architect, n.d., c.1900 Scale: Full Size [1:1]
(58 cm. x 70 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan of windows for Selaby Hall, showing measurements, also extract from specifications concerning windows, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(26 cm. x 34 cm., paper, ink)


Copies of extracts from specification for work required at Selaby Lodge, n.d., c.1900
(paper, 1 file)


Part of specification for Selaby Lodge, n.d., c.1900
(paper, 1 file)


Letters and illustrated price sheets from the Somerset Trading Co. Ltd., Bridgewater; to C.E. Hunter, concerning the supply of roofing and walling tiles, 21 June - 9 July 1898
(paper, 1 file)


Trade letter from Thomas Peake of Tunstall, Staffordshire, concerning roofing tiles, 27 October 1899
(paper, 1 folio)


Notebook of R. & S. Adamson of timber and where fixed at Selaby Lodge, 1900
(paper, 1 booklet)


Rough notes and calculations regarding work at Selaby Lodge , n.d., c.1900-1901
(paper, 18 folios)


Notes of R. Adamson relating to spouting at Selaby, n.d., c.1900
(paper, 1 file)


Advertising leaflet for Dennis, (the Ruabon Coke & Coal Co. Ltd.) Ruabon roof tiles supplied by John Taylor of City Road, Newcastle, n.d., c.1900
(paper, 1 folio, printed)


Advertising leaflets for tiles sent out by the "Somerset Trading Co. Ltd.", Bridgewater, n.d., c.1900
(paper, 3 folios, printed)


Ground plan relating to Selaby, 1900 No scale
(34 cm. x 40 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing details of roofing at Selaby Lodge, 1900 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(40 cm. x 24 cm., paper, ink, pencil)


Letter from John Taylor, timber merchant, Newcastle, to R. & S. Adamson being quotation for various goods for Selaby Lodge and also notice of increased prices, April 1900
(paper, 1 file)


Plan, cross section of Lodge at Selaby for C.E. Hunter, by C. Brewster, architect, July 1900 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(80 cm. x 56 cm., paper, ink, coloured)


Plan showing cross section of Lodge at Selaby for C.E. Hunter, by C. Brewster, architect, July 1900 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]


Lists of stone and timber required at Selaby Lodge, July 1900
(paper, 1 file)


Bill of quantities for new Lodge at Selaby, by C. Brewster, architect, June 1900
(paper, 1 booklet)


Specification of works to be performed in building a lodge at Selaby for C.E. Hunter, by C. Brewster, architect, June 1900
(paper, 2 files)


Quotations of prices for cement, submitted to R. & S. Adamson from John Ellis & Sons, Leicester, Greaves, Bull & Lakin, Warwick, John Dove & Co., Newcastle upon Tyne, and H.W. Wilkins & Sons, London, 26 June - 13 July 1900
(paper, 1 file)


Correspondence from C. Brewster, architect, Westminster, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning work carried out at Selaby for C.E. Hunter, 16 June 1900 - 29 August 1901
(paper, 1 bundle)


Front elevation of Lodge at Selaby for C.E. Hunter, July 1900 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(70 cm. x 48 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)


Postcard to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, from J. Watson, Stockton-on-Tees, concerning the delivery time of timber, n.d., c.10 August 1900
(paper, 1 folio)


Correspondence to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, from Thomas Peake, Tileries, Tunstall, Staffordshire, including: postcard concerning quotation for roofing tiles and also letter enclosing price list for bricks and tiles, August - October 1900
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Notice of delivery of timber of North Eastern Railway to R. & S. Adamson, 11 September 1900
(paper, 1 folio)


Letters to R. Adamson being quotations to supply roofing felt, from: Engert & Rolf Ltd., Poplar, London; John Newton & Co., Rotherhithe; and Young & Marten, Stratford, 28 September 1900
(paper, 4 folios)


Letter from John Wandless, slater, 42 Cleasby Road, Darlington, to Mr. R. Adamson, Gainford, concerning a tender for slating at Selaby Lodge, 13 October 1900
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from J. Gliksten & Son, mahogany, wainscot & general timber merchants, London, to Mr. R. Adamson, concerning the availability of timber, 16 November 1900
(paper, 1 file)


Letters from Sykes & Co. ironmongers, Blackwellgate, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, concerning the price of spouting and a tender for work at Selaby Lodge, 6 -19 November 1900
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Postcards from Sykes & Co., Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson concerning progress of work at Selaby Lodge, 21 November 1900 - 21 January 1901
(paper, 2 folios)


Postcards to R. & S. Adamson being acknowledgements of orders from: Thos. Walker & Co., West Hartlepool; Thomas Peake, The Tileries, Tunstall; and Sykes & Co., Darlington, dates include 27 August, 1900; 1 September, 1900; and 16 February, 1901, 1900-1901
(paper, 3 folios)


Letters from Geo. Wooliscroft & Son, Hanley, Staffordshire, to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, concerning roof tiles for Selaby Lodge, their manufacture and fixing and method of payment, 8 October 1900 - 21 May 1901
(paper, 17 folios, 1 file)


Quantities for two designs of proposed stable and coach house at Selaby for Chas. E. Hunter by Miss C. Brewster, architect, also covering letter from Miss Brewster with above, January 1901
(paper, 3 folios)


Letters from G. Wright, 17 Cowley Street, Westminster to Mr. R. Adamson, concerning: fixing of tiles at Selaby Lodge; various other aspects of work at Lodge; colour of paint for gutters and windows; and a meeting at Gainford, 4-12 March 1901
(paper, 4 folios)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1627-1633)

Alterations and additions, 1909 - 1914

Alterations to Drawing Room and Billiard Room, 1909


Correspondence and notes to Adamson concerning alterations of the billiard room and drawing room at Selaby Hall. Correspondents are Keeble Ltd., London, and F. Stobart, Richmond, Yorkshire, also copy of telegram sent to Keeble Ltd., London, 11-25 May 1909
(paper, 1 file)


Draft plan showing details of windows, mouldings and fireplace for library at Selaby Hall, also shows layout and elevation of Mr. Wright's cottage, June 1909 No scale
(57 cm. x 48 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing detail of beam and ceiling in library at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1909 No scale
(29 cm. x 36 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing detail of beam (of library ceiling),shows measurements, n.d., c.1909 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(19 cm. x 29 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing detail of beam and ceiling in billiard room at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1909 No scale
(37 cm. x 24 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing proposed alterations to beams of drawing room at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1909 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(72 cm. x 42 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing detail of beams in drawing room at Selaby Hall, n.d., c.1909 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(65 cm. x 48 cm., paper, pencil)

Additional Outbuildings, 1912 - 1914 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1634-1637)

Plan of brickwork of glasshouses for F. Stobart, Selaby, drawn by W. Richardson & Son, horticultural specialists, Darlington, 10 September 1912 Scale: 1 inch to 4 feet [1:48]
(64 cm. x 49 cm., tracing paper, pencil, partially coloured)


Rough sketch showing layout of outbuildings at Selaby and position of wells, 14 November 1914 No scale
(14 cm. x 19 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing front and side elevations of outbuilding, measurements shown, n.d., c.1912 No scale
(55 cm. x 44 cm., paper, pencil)


Price and stock lists from the Empire Tank and Cistern Co., Manchester, and unnamed tank company, also price list of tanks from F. Atkinson, n.d., c.1912
(paper, 1 file)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1638-1639)

Snow Hall near Gainford

Papers regarding work carried out at Snow Hall, owned by Lord Barnard and tenanted by possibly a Miss Wilson in 1887, Mr. T.G.T. Soweby, Esq., J.P. in 1900, [Kelly's Directory], Mr. J.A. Pease, 1891- 1900, Charles Emmott, Esq., M.A., 1902 [Kelly's Directory], C.H. Backhouse, 1909

Papers regarding alterations, 1870


Specifications for alterations to Snow Hall, 26 January 1870
(paper, 1 folio)


Plans relating to bow window at Snow Hall showing plan and detail of cornice, 1869 Scales: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12] and full size [1:1]
(52 cm. x 42 cm., tracing paper on thick paper, ink)

Papers regarding additions and alterations, 1875 - 1876 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1640-1646)

Copy of tender of R. & S. Adamson for contract of works to be carried out at Snow Hall for the Duke of Cleveland, n.d., c.1875
(paper, 2 files)


Copies of bills of quantities for carpenter and joiner, excavator, bricklayer, mason and plasterer for alterations and additions to Snow Hall for the Duke of Cleveland, drawn up by Ross & Lamb, architects, Darlington, June 1875
(paper, 5 files)


Plans relating to Snow Hall alterations showing details of stonework, by Ross & Lamb, architects, Darlington, August 1875 Scale: Full Size
(58 cm. x 64 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plans of proposed additional room to cottage for Mr. Sowerby's coachman at Snow Hall, showing layouts, cross section and elevations, by W. Livesey of Raby Castle, January 1876 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(46 cm. x 32 cm., paper, pencil)


Bill of quantities for alterations and additions to Snow Hall for his Grace the Duke of Cleveland, by Ross & Lamb, architects, Darlington, February 1876
(paper, 1 folio)


Bill of quantities for plasterer working on alterations and additions to Snow Hall for His Grace the Duke of Cleveland, by Ross & Lamb, architects, Darlington, 18 February 1876
(paper, 1 file)


Plan of archway/gate (probably at Snow Hall) by Ross & Lamb, architects, n.d., c.1876 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(30 cm. x 26 cm., tracing paper on paper, ink, partially coloured)

Papers regarding the construction of Glasshouses, 1887 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1647-1649)

Copy of specifications by Mr. Richardson of the North of England Horticultural Works and estimate for the cost of building a greenhouse for Miss Wilson at Snow Hall, April 1887
(paper, 1 bundle)


Plans relating to greenhouse at Snow Hall, showing front elevation and cross section with part of elevation of billiard room, with measurements, n.d., c.1887
(47 cm. x 17 cm., tracing paper, ink, coloured)


Plans of greenhouse for Miss Wilson at Snow Hall, showing cross section, front elevation and layout, with measurements, by W. Richardson & Co., the North of England Agricultural Works, Darlington, 5 April 1881 Scale: 1 inch to 4 feet [1:48]
(28 cm. x 66 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)

Papers regarding additions and alterations, 1891 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1650-1661)

Specifications for proposed additions to Snow Hall, Gainford, by Clark & Moscrop, architects, for J.A. Pease, Esq. June 1891, n.d. , c.1891
(paper, 1 file)


Estimate by R. & S. Adamson for alterations at Snow Hall for J.A. Pease, n.d., c.1891
(paper, 1 file)


Account from R. & S. Adamson to J.A. Pease, Esq., for work on vinery and gunroom at Snow Hall, 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing extension of present greenhouse for J.A. Pease, Esq., Snow Hall, Gainford, n.d., c.1891 Scale: 1 inch to 4 feet [1:48]
(48 cm. x 26 cm., tracing paper, ink, coloured)


Letters, postcards and telegrams to R. & S. Adamson regarding work at Snow Hall from: J.A. Pease (owner) and Clark and Moscrop (architects) regarding Adamsons estimates for the work and details of the work; Webbs Worcester Tileries Co. concerning the supply and price of red floor tiles and invoice for the tiles; Steele & Wood Tile Co., Stoke-on-Trent, also concerning the price of red floor tiles; and Robinson & Son, Victoria Embankment, Darlington, concerning a man coming to wash lime, 25 April 1891
(paper, 1 bundle)


Rough account of work done at Snow Hall and by whom and sums owing, n.d., c.1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan to show layout of tile flooring at Snow Hall, with part of sketch of flowing design on reverse, also enclosed small plan showing same layout and plan but with measurements and without tiles, 1891
(33 cm. x 25 1/2 cm., paper, pencil and 18 cm. x 11 1/2 cm.)


Account from R. & S. Adamson to J.A. Pease, Esq., for extra work done on vinery and gunroom at Snow Hall, 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Plans of additions to Snow Hall for J.A. Pease, Esq., shows elevations, layout and cross sections, with some measurements, by Clark & Moscrop, architects, Darlington, June 1891, including inset in file of part of layout with instructions for work
(48 cm. x 36 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured and 17 cm. x 12 cm., paper, ink, coloured)


Measurements of work done in vinery and gunroom at Snow Hall for J.A. Pease, Esq., July 1891
(paper, 2 files)


Rough drafts of measurements at Snow Hall, n.d., c.1891
(paper, 2 files)


Plan showing brick trench for main pipes to coil in library for J.A. Pease, Esq., Snow Hall, by W. Richardson & Co., Darlington, 17 September 1891 Scale: 1 inch to 4 feet [1:48]
(43 cm. x 27 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)

Papers regarding work at stables, 1899 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1662-1664)

Various papers concerned with Snow Hall blocking, including estimate for work specifications and costings, 1899
(paper, 5 folios)


Rough plan of layout of stables at Snow Hall showing measurements, n.d., c.1899 No scale
(21 cm. x 25 cm., irregular shape paper, pencil)


Plans showing blocking for stable yard at Snow Hall with layout and measurements, also cost of work outlined, 1897 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(40 cm. x 34 cm., paper, pencil)

Papers regarding the instillation of a turbine, 1897 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1665-1675)

Sketch of position of 6 bolts, n.d., c.1897
(15 cm. x 25 cm., paper, pencil)


Sketch of Tail Race, showing measurements, n.d., c.1897 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96] and 1 inch to 32 feet [1:384]
(25 ans. x 84 cm., paper, pencil)


Plans relating to the arrangement of the "Trent" turbine for J.A. Pease, Esq. M.P., Snow Hall, by Drake & Gorham, Electrical Engineers, London, 12 October 1897 Scale: 3/4 inch to 1 foot [1:16]
(51 cm. x 70 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plans to show arrangement of Turbine and Dynamo for J.A. Pease, Esq., M.P., by Drake & Gorham, Electrical Engineers, London, 28 September 1897 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(40 cm. x 58 cm., paper, inks, partially coloured)


Plans of arrangement of "Trent" turbines for J.A. Pease, Esq., M.P., Snow Hall by Drake & Gorham, Electrical Engineers, London, with attached inset with sketch of section of tail race for turbine, n.d., c.9 September 1897 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(43 cm. x 32 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured and 19 cm. x 10 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plans relating to a turbine at Snow Hall, n.d., c.1897 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(51 cm. x 65 cm., paper, pencil)


Plans of a washout chamber for the drainage scheme at Snow Hall, showing plan at top and sections by the Stockton & Middlesbrough Water Board, n.d., c.1897 Scale: 1 inch to 2 feet [1:24]
(34 cm. x 34 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan of sewage works at Snow Hall, showing cross sections and layout, by J. Fawcett, clerk of works, Raby Estate, n.d., c.1897 Scale not shown
(26 cm. x 38 cm., linen, paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan of the layout of drainage at Snow Hall, by John Fawcett, clerk of the works, n.d., c.1897 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(30 cm. x 24 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Papers relating to work done on drainage at Snow Hall for Lord Barnard by R. & S. Adamson, including: bill of quantities; account for carting materials to site; by J.A. Pease, Esq.; and a letter from the clerk of works, J. Fawcett, 1897
(paper, 4 folios)


Bill of quantities for Snow Hall turbine wheel fixings, 1897
(paper, 1 folio)

Papers regarding construction of cottages at Snow Hall, 1901 - 1902 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1676-1684)

Bill of quantities for Snow Hall cottages for Lord Barnard, October 1901
(paper, 1 booklet)


Specifications for cottages at Snow Hall to be built for Lord Barnard, n.d., c.1901
(paper, 1 file)


Plans of Snow Hall cottages for Lord Barnard, showing ground and first floor layouts, elevations and cross section, with measurements, October 1901 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(52 cm. x 36 cm., linen, ink)


Plans showing arrangements at Snow Hall cottages, by J. Fawcett, Clerk of Works, Raby Estate, n.d., c.1901 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(25 cm. x 34 cm., waxed linen, paper, coloured ink)


Plan showing site of Snow Hall cottages in relation to Gainford - Darlington Road, by J. Fawcett, Clerk of Works, n.d., c.1901 Scale: 1/6 inch to 1 foot [1:72]
(21 1/2 cm. x 30 1/2 cm., linen, paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing elevation of cottages at Snow Hall, n.d., c.1901 No scale
(28 cm. x 20 1/2 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plans of lattice work to entrance of Snow Hall cottages, with measurements, by J. Fawcett, n.d., c.1901 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(27 1/2 cm. x 19 cm., paper, pencil)


Letter from John Wandless, Darlington, to R. Adamson being a tender to do the slating at Snow Hall cottages, 4 December 1901
(paper, 1 folio)


Memorandum from J. Fawcett, Clerk of Works Office, Staindrop, to Mr. R. Adamson concerning a tracing connected with the cottages at Snow Hall, 9 January 1902
(paper, 1 folio)

Construction of Earth Closet and Urinal, 1902 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1685)

Plans for an earth closet and urinal at Snow Hall, showing ground plan and cross sections with drainage marked and measurements, 1902 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(35 cm. x 23 cm., tracing paper, pencil)

 (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1686-1691)

Papers regarding additions and alterations at Snow Hall, 1909

Alterations to house, 1909


Plan of proposed blocker paving to front doorway drive at Snow Hall for C.H. Backhouse, 18 March 1909 No scale
(36 cm. x 40 cm., paper, ink, pencil)


Calculations relating to blockers required for Snow Hall, 30 April 1909 Endorsed: Copy of letter to Teale Fireplace Co., Leeds
(paper, 2 folios)


Draft plan showing details of hall, drawing room and dining room fireplaces at Snow Hall, 23 March 1909 No scale
(50 cm. x 40 cm., paper, pencil)


Draft plan showing detail of flue of library fireplace at Snow Hall, n.d., c.1909
(18 cm. x 28 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing alterations to bedrooms at Snow Hall, drawn on reverse of wall paper, 30 August 1909
(36 cm. x 36 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing proposed alterations to maid's bedroom at Snow Hall, drawn on reverse of wallpaper, 23 August 1909 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(56 cm. x 32 cm., paper, pencil)

Construction of outbuildings, including a motor workshop, a potting shed and a donkey house (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1692-1703)

Plan showing elevation and ground plan of outbuildings at Snow Hall, 22 March 1909
(36 cm. x 56 cm., paper, pencil)


Letter from Drake & Gorham Ltd., Manchester, to Mr. Adamson, concerning construction of motor workshop at Snow Hall for C.H. Backhouse, 22 March 1909
(paper, 1 file)


Plan drawn by Drake & Gorham, Manchester, of proposed motor drive to lathe at workshop at Snow Hall, 15 March 1909
(21 cm. x 32 cm., paper, ink, coloured ink)


Plan of proposed workshop at Snow Hall for C.H. Backhouse, 17 March 1909 No scale
(42 cm. x 32 cm., paper, pencil)


Draft estimate and calculations relating to "Langton Grange boxes", on reverse of 4 folios envelopes addressed to Mr. Adamson and Mrs. R. Adamson at Gainford, 1909
(paper, 1 file)


Specifications relating to verandah roof for Snow Hall motorwash, 12 May 1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan showing details of verandah roof at Snow Hall, 1909 No scale
(62 cm. x 50 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)


Blueprint showing details of verandah roof (at Snow Hall ?), n.d. c.1909 No scale
(60 cm. x 46 cm. blueprint)


Draft plan showing elevations and section of potting shed, drawn on reverse of wallpaper, n.d., c.1909 No scale
(40 cm. x 42 cm., paper, pencil)


Draft estimate for barrow shed at Snow Hall, 19 October 1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Ground plan and elevation of Snow Hall donkey house, 12 May 1909 No scale
(36 cm. x 36 cm., paper, pencil)


Draft plan showing elevation of structure of stone and brick (donkey stable ?), n.d., c.1909 No scale
(20 cm. x 34 cm., paper, pencil)

Construction of Gamekeeper's cottage (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1704-1723)

Plan showing layout and elevations of gamekeeper's cottage at Snow Hall, 5 June 1909 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(68 cm. x 54 cm., paper, pencil)


Calculations relating to plan of gamekeeper' s cottage, n.d., c .1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Notes relating to gamekeeper's cottage at Snow Hall, n.d., c.1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan of walls for Snow Hall, drawn on reverse of wallpaper, n.d., c.1909 Scale. 3/4 inch to 1 foot [1:16]
(56 cm. x 42 cm., paper, pencil)


Draft plan of bedroom at house of Mr. Backhouse, 25 February 1910
(16 cm. x 20 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing elevation and layout of Blackley cottage, 23 March 1909
(56 cm. x 32 cm., paper, pencil)


Envelope addressed to R. Adamson of South View, Gainford, stamped 'Jas. Robinson & Son, wine merchants, Newcastle upon Tyne', 7 October 1909 Endorsed: Unidentified sketch
(14 cm. x 18 cm., paper, pencil)


Letter from Darlington Construction Co. Ltd. to Mr. Adamson, concerning plans of concrete floors for outbuildings of cottage for C.H. Backhouse, 3 September 1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from Darlington Construction Co. Ltd. to R. & S. Adamson, concerning delays in building of gamekeeper's cottage, 6 September 1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan showing drainage details at Snow Hall, 7 April 1909 Scale: 1 inch to 10 feet [1:120]
(72 cm. x 54 cm., tracing paper, black and red ink)


Plan showing drainage at gamekeeper's cottage at Snow Hall, drawn on back of wallpaper, 18 October 1909 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(50 cm. x 36 cm., paper, pencil)


Letters from Darlington Construction Co. Ltd. to Mr. Adamson, concerning gamekeeper's cottage at Snow Hall of Mr. Backhouse, 7 July - 28 August 1909
(paper, 10 folios)


Correspondence from Frank Bedwell, Scarborough, J.A. Pease, Gainford, H.L. Fife, Raby Estates Office, Staindrop, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning sale to Lord Barnard of cottage built by R. & S. Adamson for C.H. Backhouse's gamekeeper, 30 June - 13 October 1910
(paper, 1 file)


Sketch showing layout of gates and fencing at gamekeeper's cottage at Gainford for C.H. Backhouse, n.d., c.1909
(20 cm. x 13 cm., paper, pencil)


Quantities and specifications relating to walls and fences of gamekeeper's cottage, near Snow Hall at Gainford for C.H. Backhouse, also quotation of prices of fencing from Robert Lauder, Newburn Saw Mills, West Hartlepool, 8 June 1909 - 5 March 1910
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of bill from R. & S. Adamson to Mrs. Clarke for general work done at house amounting to £1.7s.5d., December 1908 Endorsed: Calculations relating to gamekeeper's cottage
(paper, 1 folio)


Notice of approval of plans for cottage at Gainford from District Council Surveyor to C.H. Backhouse, 14 July 1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Note from H. Fife instructing Richard Pattison to supply R. & S. Adamson with gravel from Piercebridge Mill for cottage of C.H. Backhouse, July 1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Blueprint showing concrete foundations of cottage near Gainford for C.H. Backhouse, July 1909 Scales: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]; 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]; 3 inches to 1 foot [1:36]
(82 cm. x 56 cm., blueprint)


Blueprint showing amended position of chimney and coal house of cottage at Gainford for C.H. Backhouse, n.d., c.1909 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(40 cm. x 48 cm., blueprint)

Miscellaneous (Ref: D/Ad 1/1/1724-1735)

Postcard advertising "Hadfield's Special Corn Manure", with photograph, 10 August 1909 Endorsed: Rough calculations of R. & S. Adamson relating to bricks
(paper, 1 folio)


Correspondence from John Burdon & Son, brokers and contractors' agents, West Hartlepool, to R. & S. Adamson concerning the supply of gravel from ship at Middlesbrough, 23 August 1909 - 5 March 1910
(paper, 1 file)


Quotation of price of slag from Slag & Tar Macadam Co. Ltd., Darlington, 27 August 1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Correspondence from North Eastern Railway to R. & S. Adamson, concerning rates of carriage of gravel from Middlesbrough, 30 August - 6 September 1909
(paper, 1 file)


Letter from Darlington Construction Co. Ltd. to Mr. Adamson, informing of delay of delivery of goods, 3 September 1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from J.G. Reynoldson, builder, Brough, Westmorland, to R. & S. Adamson concerning the supply of chippings, 17 September 1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Postcard from North Eastern Railway to R. & S. Adamson relating to delivery of goods from Darlington Construction Co., 20 September 1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from Darlington Construction Co. Ltd. to Mr. Adamson concerning disagreement over materials, 25 November 1909
(paper, 1 folio)


Blueprint showing detail of cement floor and doorway for "E.C.", n.d., c.1909 No scale
(19 cm. x 18 cm., paper, blueprint)


Plan showing cross section and ground plan of stairway in house, n.d., c.1909 No scale
(56 cm. x 29 cm., paper, pencil)


Envelope addressed to C.H. Backhouse, Barclay & Co.'s Bank, Darlington, postmarked Darlington, 1909 Endorsed: Rough sketch and notes made by C.H. Backhouse for Adamson
(paper, 1 folio)


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