Hanby Holmes
Reference: D/HH 10 Catalogue Title: Hanby Holmes Area: Catalogue Category: Business and Industry Records (Solicitors) Description: Miscellaneous Activities: Moorends Empire Cinema, Yorkshire
Covering Dates: 1929-1938
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- Hanby Holmes
Catalogue Description
Moorends EmpireE. R. Hanby Holmes was secretary to the owning Company from its inception in 1929. He was replaced following the 1938 takeover. Moorends, near Thorne in the West Riding of Yorkshire, had grown rapidly following the opening of a colliery near the village by Pease and Partners Ltd.
Catalogue Contents
Formation of business (Ref: D/HH 10/12/1-25)Ref: D/HH 10/12/1
Estate book giving particulars of the enterprise, estimates of financial returns, details of the promoters, minutes of meetings of promoters, Holmes' costs connected with the promotion, schedules of deeds and copy of agreement with Lazenby to build the cinema etc., 1929 - 1931
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/2Applications for shares in the Moorends Empire Ltd. with some notes on allotments, July 1930 - July 1933
(2 files, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/3Bill of costs of E.R. Hanby Holmes to Thomas Thompson for share transfer, 8 June 1937
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/4Notice of shares for sale in Moorends Empire Ltd., September 1937
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/5List of shareholders in Moorends Empire Ltd. n.d. [1930s]
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/6Specimen share certificate, n d. [c.1930j
(1 paper, printed form)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/7-12Drafts of guarantees of the overdraft of Moorends Empire Ltd. with Martins Bank Ltd., with related correspondence, n.d. and 18 - 26 June 1931
(6 papers)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/13-15Particulars of security upon which an advance of £7,000 - £8,000 is required by Moorends Empire Ltd., with list of persons to whom particulars have been sent, March - October 1933
(3 files, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/1624 August 1934
(1) Moorends Empire Ltd.
(2) G.W. Lazenby and Co. Ltd.
Draft mortgage by (1) to (2) of lands and buildings at Moorends in the parish of Thorne, Yorks, to secure £2,140 and interest
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/1724 August 1934
(1) Moorends Empire Ltd.
(2) G.W. Lazenby and Co. Ltd.
Draft debenture in favour of (2) charging all the property of (1), including uncalled capital, with the repayment of the mortgage D/HH 10/12/16, as collateral security
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/18Abstract of Title (13 July 1929 - 7 August 1930) to property in Marshland Road, Moorends. Plan attached, [1930]
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/19Abstract of mortgage and surrender of mortgage (23 June 1931 - 28 February 1934) of property at Moorends, n.d. [1934]
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/20Draft proposed resolution, to be passed at the directors' meeting, for raising money on mortgage,
n.d. [1930]
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/21Statements of account of G.W. Lazenby and Co. Ltd. with the Moorends Empire Ltd, 1931 - 34
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/22Draft minues of meetings of directors, with related papers, 4 April 1930 - 24 November 1933
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/23Minutes of meeting of the directors, 20 September 1935
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/24Minutes of general meetings of Moorends Empire Ltd, with agendas, notices, reports of directors etc., 28 March 1930 - 20 September 1935
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/25Draft of directors' report for 1937
(1 paper, typescript)
Financial (Ref: D/HH 10/12/26-159)Ref: D/HH 10/12/26Statement of accounts for the year to 31 March 1934
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/27Statement of accounts for the year to 31 March 1936
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/28Statement of accounts for the year to 31 March 1937
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/29Entertainments Duty weekly summaries, 13 July 1931 -31 March 1934
(1 file, printed form)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/30Entertainments Duty weekly summaries, 2 April 1934 - 28 March 1936
(1 file, printed form)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/31-54Correspondence, application form and guarantees concerning payments of Entertainments Duty, 24 June 1931 - 24 November 1936
(22 papers, 2 files)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/55-62Correspondence with Thorne R.D.C. and application forms concerning the showing of films on Sundays, 11 February 1933 - 21 December 1936
(8 papers)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/63-84Newspaper cuttings concerning: the opening of cinemas on Sunday, legislation concerning it, and the application of Moorend Empire, 1932
(22 papers, printed)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/85-112Weekly profit and loss returns 10 April - 8 May, 7 August - 25 December 1937
(28 papers, incomplete)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/113-130Invoices for films hired to Moorends Empire, 1937 Formerly enclosed with D/HH 10/12/85
(12 papers, printed form)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/131Manager's petty cash receipts, 23 May 1931 - 17 September 1932
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/132Secretary's petty cash receipts, 1931 - 1933
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/133Weekly expenses sheets, 31 May 1931 - 30 December 1933
(1 file, printed form)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/134Weekly expenses sheets, 6 January 1934 - 28 March 1936
(1 file, printed form)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/135-154Miscellaneous accounts, balance sheets, bank reconciliations, details of takings and wages, 1931 - 1935
(11 papers, 9 files)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/1557 August 1930
(1) West Riding Billiards Ltd.
(2) Francis Leonard Robinson Brailsford of 45 Elm Avenue, Nottingham, company director and William John Gamble of Tickhill Road, Maltby, Yorks, jeweller
(3) Moorends Empire Ltd.
(4) Ralph Atchison of Sherburn Terrace, Consett, cinema manager, John Bowes of Ferryhill, contractor, Tom Hutton of Consett, surveyor, Arthur Kellett of Barnard Castle, architect, Robert McKecknie Shields of Ferryhill, contractor and Anthony Swinburn of Consett, hotel proprietor
Agreement by (1) not to carry on a cinema business within 6 miles of Moorends for a period of 5 years and agreement by (3) not to carry on the business of billiard hall proprietors for a similar period
Consideration: £650 (3) to (1)
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/15621 May 1931
(1) The Accurate Check Taker Ltd.
(2) The Moorends Empire Ltd.
Agreement for use of ticket issuing machines at Moorends Empire for 3 years
Rent: £20 p.a.
(1 paper, printed form)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/15729 June 1931
(1) Moorends Empire Ltd.
(2) Alfred and Cyril Perry of Ivy Dene, Oldfield Lane, Stainforth, tobacconists
Draft lease by (1) to (2) of shop in the Moorends Empire for 6 months
Rent: 24s. per week
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/15817 March 1931
(1) Moorends Empire Ltd.
(2) Morton Brayshaw of 46 Junction Rd., Stainthorpe, confectioner
Counterpart lease by (1) to (2) of shop premises in the Moorends Empire for a term of 6 months Rent: 24s. per week
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/1591937
(1) Moorends Enipire Ltd.
(2) Frances May Ward, wife of Francis Davison Ward of 109 King Edward Road, Thorne
Draft agreement for the employment of (2) as managere ss
(1 file, typescript)
(Ref: D/HH 10/12/160-455)Correspondence
Correspondence received by E.R. Hanby Holmes as secretary of Moorends Empire Ltd. or passed on to him by the manager of the cinema etc:
Accurate Check Taker Ltd and Accurate Check Ltd. concerning ticket machine, 8 May 1931 - 10 July 1935
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/161George Armstrong Sons and Rose, Newcastle upon Tyne, solicitors concerning Lazenby's mortgage, 4 July - 29 August 1934
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/162Associated British Film Distributors Ltd., supplying films and concerning payments for them, with invoices, 15 October 1934 - 28 April 1936
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/163-261R. Atchison, 46 Sherburn Terrace, Consett, late manager of The Empire, Moorends and his daughter Mrs. F. Ward, acting manageress of the cinema from August 1937, concerning day to day management and financial affairs, transfer of shares, resignation of Atchison etc., 2 December 1929 - 3 February 1938
(99 papers)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/262Claude S. Atkins, 101 Piccadilly concerning possible investment in cinema, 18 and 24 November 1929
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/263Atlas Advertising Association Ltd., 132 Albion Street, Leeds seeking and acknowledging payments 9 October 1931 - 2 July 1934
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/264W. and T. Avery Ltd., Sheffield concerning scales in kiosk at Moorends Empire, 27 February - 10 March 1932
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/265Board of Trade Industries and Manufactures Department concerning obtaining a licence for the cinema, 15 June 1931 - 10 July 1933
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/266-272J. Frank Brockliss Ltd. Wellington Street, Leeds concerning the supply of projection equipment, with catalogues and advertisements for particular models, 25 September 1930 - 30 April 1934
(1 file, 6 booklets, printed)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/275-95Chipchase, Word and Company, accountants, Darlington and Middlesbrough concerning audit, 15 April 1932 - 1 April 1938
(28 papers, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/296The Cinemaograph Exhibitors' Association of Great Britain and Ireland, membership, political fund, circulars, 26 May 1931 - 1 March 1935
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/297Arthur P. Collins, Vauxhall Rd., Birmingham, a money lender, 23 February - 1 March 1935
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/298Columbia Pictures Corporation Ltd. concerning films supplied, statements of account etc., 25 July 1934 - 10 October 1937
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/299Corona Lampworks Southern Ltd. concerning account, 20 September - 9 October 1935
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/300Custon House, London concerning Entertainment Duty payments, 5 January 1932 - 5 June 1936
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/301Darlington Equitable Building Society concerning mortgage, 30 October 1933 - 28 July 1937
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/302Electrical Distribution of Yorkshire Ltd., Leeds concerning payments, 19 May 1931 - 27 December 1934
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/303Film Transport Services (Broxburn) Ltd., Leeds concerning account 18 July 1933 - 19 April 1934
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/304First National Film Distributors Ltd., Leeds and London,concerning accounts, 19 December 1935 - 4 January 193
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/305-8Gaumont - British Distributors Ltd.,Wardour Street, London, payment of account, with invoices, 12 December 1933 - 26 May 1936
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/309Harcourts Ltd., Birmingham and their solicitors and debt collectors, concerning unpaid bills, writ taken out etc., 2 November 1931 - 29 October 1932
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/310Hoyle, Richmond and Aynsley, solicitors, Consett concerning loan to Moorends Empire Ltd., 19 June and 6 July 1931
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/311T. Hutton, Stanley Gardens, Consett concerning shares held in Moorends Empire, 27 December 1929 - 22 September 1930
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/312Jordan and Sons Ltd., company registration agents, Chancery Lane, London concerning registration, 19 November 1929
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/313-366W. Arthur Kellett, architect and surveyor, Barnard Castle and 8 Lendal, York concerning investment in company, financial situation, insurance, board meetings etc., 29 November 1929 - 11 October 1937
(55 papers, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/367Kinemetograph Renters' Society of Great Britain and Ireland Ltd. concerning irregularities at Moorends Empire, 13 - 30 August 1937
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/368Metro - Golwyn Mayer Pictures Ltd. concerning accounts due, 2 March - 6 May 1936
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/370P.D.C. Ltd. concerning accounts due for films supplied, 10 September 1931 - 12 February 1934
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/371Paramount Film Service Ltd., Leeds, with invoices for films supplied, 5 June 1934 - 9 July 1935
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/372The Performing Right Society Ltd. concerning licences, 15 May 1931 - 22 February 1937
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/373Post Office Telephones concerning installation and accounts, 16 May 1931 - 18 February 1932
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/374Radio Pictures Ltd., London concerning accounts due, 19 December 1931 - 9 January 1936
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/375R.E. Riddle, Central Hotel, Coleford, Gloucestershire, concerning investment in company, 10th July 1930 - 25 July 1933
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/376Shaw and Sons Ltd. Fetter Lane, London, company registration agents, concerning establishment of company, 21 November 1929 - 20 October 1931
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/377J. M. Shepherd, East Parade, Consett, applying for shares, 14 May - 2 August 1930
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/378-82R.M. Shields, 1 Manor Terrace, Ferryhill for self and for G.W. Lazenby and Co. Ltd., builders and contractors concerning construction of cinema, payment for it, loans outstanding to G.W. Lazenby and Co., day to day affairs of the cinema, 29 November 1929 - 18 November 1937
(4 files, land)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/383W.M. Shields, Reeth Villa, Granville Avenue, West Hartlepool concerning application for shares and sale of them, 24 July 1930 - 20 July 1937
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/384The Theatre Advertising Co., London concerning advertising rights at Moorends Empire, 21 July 1930 - 19 January 1931
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/385Theatre Equipment Ltd., London concerning the supply of furnishings for the cinema, 30 December 1930 - 20 January 1932
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/386Thomas Thompson, Airedale, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, W.B. Thompson, Cambridge Road, Middlesbrough and Thompson's Enterprises Ltd., Palladium Buildings, Middlesbrough concerning purchase of shares in Moorends Empire Ltd., appointment of T. Thompson as Chairman, effective transfer of control, removal of E.R. Hanby Holmes as Secretary, 12 June 1937 -14 April 1938
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/387Thorne and District Billposting and Advertising Co. Ltd. concerning payments, 1 February 1934 -19 October 1936
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/388Thorne Gas Light and Coke Company Ltd. concerning supply to new cinema and charges, 7 March 1931 -12 January 1934
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/389Thorne R.D.C. concerning rating, 28 July 1933 -28 January 1935
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/390United Artists Corporation Ltd., London concerning accounts, 15 December 1933 - 28 December 1934
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/391Universal Pictures Ltd., London concerning accounts, with statements attached, 26 February 1934 - 12 August 1935
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/392Way and Waller, estate agents, London concerning possible sale of the cinema, 25 April - 13 May 1935
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/393West Riding County Council concerning licences and certificates, 4 December 1930 - 1 January 1937
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/394Western Electric Company Ltd., London concerning rental of sound projection equipment, 28 February 1931 - 15 December 1936
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/395G. Williams, Edinburgh concerning possible loan, 3 - 25 June 1931
(1 file, typescript)
Copy letters from E.R. Hanby Holmes:
Ref: D/HH 10/12/396L. G. Mouchel and Partners Ltd., civil engineers, Victoria Street, Westminster concerning extra expenses in construction of cinema, 7 - 30 January 1931
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/396-431To R. Atchison at Consett and Thorne concerning building of cinema, finance and day to day operation, 30 November 1929 - 6 October 1936
(36 papers, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/432To C.S. Atkin concerning possible investment, statement of financial position, 13 - 19 November 1929
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/433To British Booklet Matches (1928) Ltd., concerning souvenirs for opening of cinema, 24 February 1931
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/434ToFrankBrockliss Ltd., concerning hire of projector and costs, 11 April 1931 - 16 November 1932
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/435To Customs and Excise concerning payment of Entertainment Duty, 6 January 1932
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/436To Electrical Distribution of Yorkshire Ltd. concerning payment of accounts, 25 July 1931 - 24 October 1932
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/437To Harcourts Ltd. and A.V. Blakemore, both of Birmingham, concerning writ for non-payment of electrical equipment, 31 October 1931 - 15 March 1932
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/438To W.A. Kellett, 8 Lendal, York concerning construction and finance of the cinema, 30 November 1929 - 4 November 1932
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/439To Mrs. and Miss Lazenby, Crag House, Ferryhill concerning application for shares, 16 July - 16 October 1930
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/440To Post Office Telephones concerning bills and calls, 7 May 1931 - 1 November 1932
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/441To R.E. Riddell, Coleford, Gloucestershire concerning shareholding and progress of building works, 9 September 1930
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/442To Shaw and Sons, Fetter Lane, London concerning incorporation of company, 20 November 1929 - 11 March 1930
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/443-446To J. Bowen and R.M. Shields, Crag House, Ferryhill concerning investment in company, accounts, management etc., 30 November 1929 - 26 November 1932
(3 files, 1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/447-8To Alexander Shields and W.M. Shields, both of Reeth Villa, W. Hartlepool concerning investment in company, 14 July - 20 October 1930
(2 files, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/449-450To A. Swinburn, Royal Hotel,Consett and T. Swinburn, St. Margaret's Cottage, Tanfield concerning investments in company, 7 July - 30 November 1930
(2 files, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/451To Theatre Equipment Ltd., London concerning furnishings of cinema, 24 December 1930 - 6 August 1931
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/452To The United Artists Corporation Ltd. concerning payment of accounts, 18 June - 13 November 1931
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/453Correspondence received from the Royal Insurance Company Ltd. concerning insurance of the cinema building, 22 August 1931 - 22 July 1936
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/454Correspondence received from the British Engine Boiler and Electrical Insurance Co. Ltd., 22 November 1932 - 11 March 1933
(1 file, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/455Correspondence received from The Fine Art and General Insurance Co. Ltd., 12 June - 16 July 1936
(1 file, typescript)
Miscellaneous (Ref: D/HH 10/12/456-466)Ref: D/HH 10/12/456Plan and elevation of Moorends Empire, by W. Arthur Kellett, n.d. [1929 - 1930]
Scale: 10ft. to 1 inch
(1 plan, 43 cm x 45 cm, waxed linen)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/457Seating plan of balcony, n.d. [1930s]
(1 paper)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/458Questionnaire sent by Mr. Shields,with manager's replies, 25 March 1933
(1 file)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/459List of employees and wages, 13 January 1934
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/460List of films shewn, 11 November 1933 - 2 September 1934
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/461Schedule of contracts in force, n.d. [post October 1937]
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/462-3Bills of costs of E.R. Hanby Holmes, 1929 - 1931
(2 papers, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/464Trading accounts, 25 May 1931 - 31 March 1932
(2 papers, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/465Balance sheet, 31 March 1932
(1 paper, typescript)
Ref: D/HH 10/12/466Trading account, 31 March 1931 - 31 March 1932
(1 file, typescript)
