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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 Ecclesiastical Authorities (part 2)

Covering Dates: 1845-1911

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Adamson family of Gainford (Ref: D/Ad )Building records (Ref: D/Ad 1)Building work for Ecclesiastical Authorities (Ref: D/Ad 1/3)Forcett (continued) (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/134-137)

Papers regarding repairs made to Forcett Parsonage, 1880's
See also D/Ad 1/3/128-133


Plans of Forcett Parsonage showing front and south elevations by William Peachey, architect, Darlington, n.d., c.1880
(46 cm. x 27 cm., paper, partially coloured)


Plan showing north and west elevations of Forcett Parsonage, n.d., c.1880's
(46 cm. x 29 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Street layout of Forcett Parsonage, n.d., c.1880's Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(27 cm. x 55 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Advertising material for chimney pots and terra cottas, n.d., c.1880's
(paper, 1 folio)

Gainford (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/138-163)Papers regarding the erection of a vault and tombstone in Gainford Churchyard for the late John Hett, Esq., 1880 (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/138-141)

Correspondence relating to account of George, Thomas and John Hardy with R. & S. Adamson for vault and tombstone, 1 December 1880 - 17 March 1881
(paper, 1 bundle)


Correspondence from Thomas and John Hardy and draft accounts concerning supply of vault and tombstone by R. & S. Adamson, 19-22 September 1887
(paper, 1 bundle)


Sketches of railings [for tomb referred to in D/Ad 1/3/141], n.d., c.1899 Scales: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48] and 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(30 cm. x 24 cm., paper, pencil)


Accounts for work done enclosing tomb with railings in Gainford Churchyard for the representatives of the late John Hett, Esq., 31 January 1899
(paper, 3 folios)

Papers regarding repairs to be carried out at Gainford Vicarage, 1896 (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/142-146)

List of repairs required by the surveyor at Gainford Vicarage, 9 May 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Notes concerning work to be done by R. & S. Adamson at Gainford Vicarage, 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing elevation of entrance gate pillars at the Vicarage, Gainford, for Dr. Edleston, October 1896 No scale
(60 cm. x 48 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing elevation of east gateway at the Vicarage, Gainford, n.d., c.1896
(60 cm. x 24 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing layout of proposed porch at the Vicarage, Gainford for Dr. Edleston, n.d., c.1896 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(33 cm. x 27 cm., paper, pencil)

Papers regarding work carried out on the new windows at Gainford Wesleyan Chapel, 1891 (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/142(a)-149(a))

Tenders to carry out work at Gainford Wesleyan Chapel sent to Messrs. Adamson by J. W. Coulson, glass merchant, Darlington, and G. R. Gent, Gainford, March 1891
(paper, 2 folios)


Quotation to supply glass for Gainford Wesleyan Chapel from Kayll & Co., glass merchants, Leeds, 24 July 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter of Thos. Metcalfe, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson regretting that he is unable to carry out the work (at Gainford Wesleyan Chapel) as the price is too low, 28 August 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Account of Kayll & Co. glass merchants, Leeds, to R. & S. Adamson for glass supplied for Gainford Chapel, 30 September 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Various tenders to execute work at Gainford Wesleyan Chapel sent to R. & S. Adamson by Thos. Metcalfe, Darlington, and J. Hurworth, 22 September - 4 December 1891
(paper, 1 file)


Rough notes concerning glass for Gainford Wesleyan Chapel, 1891
(paper, 1 folio)


Plans regarding the new windows at Gainford Wesleyan Chapel, 6 March 1891 Scales: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12] for plan and Full size [1:1] for details
(51 cm. x 44 cm., tracing paper, ink)


Accounts of R. & S. Adamson to the Trustees of the Wesleyan Chapel, Gainford for work carried out on the new windows, December 1892
(paper, 1 file)

Papers regarding the construction of a new Wesleyan Sunday School at Gainford, 1897 (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/147-149)

Bills of quantities and specifications relating to construction of Wesleyan Sunday School at Gainford, 1897
(paper, 1 bundle)


Plan showing sections, elevations and layout of proposed Sunday School at Wesleyan Chapel, Gainford, n.d., c.1897 No scale
(38 cm. x 47 cm., tracing paper, ink)


Tenders to Robert Adamson for works on new Sunday School at Gainford, correspondents include Sykes & Co., plumbers, Darlington; John Rennison, plumbers, Darlington; Mascall, slater, Bishop Auckland, and T. Wandless, Darlington, 28 April 1897
(paper, 1 file)

Papers regarding repairs made to St. Osmund's Church, Gainford, 1895-1911 (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/150-163)

Site plan of St. Osmund's Church, Gainford, 1895 Scale: 1 inch to 32 feet [1:384] Endorsed: Plan printed by N.E.R., showing harbours, docks and timber ponds in the port of Hartlepool Scale: 1 inch to 500 feet [1:6000]
(52 cm. x 66 cm., paper, printed, coloured)


Copy of report of repairs required at St. Osmund's Church, Gainford, January 1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Copy of estimate of R. & S. Adamson for repairs to St. Osmund's Church, Gainford, January 1896
(paper, 1 folio)


Copies of estimate for sanitary alterations at St. Osmund's, Gainford, n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 file, 1 folio)


Copy of list of steamer shares from John W. Crosby & Co. Shipping Salesmen and Brokers at West Hartlepool, March 1896 Endorsed: Calculations of R. Adamson
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan showing sections of altar at St. Osmund's Church, Gainford, n.d., c.1900 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(22 cm. x 46 cm., tracing paper, ink)


Plan showing alterations to w.c. and hot water supply at St. Osmund's Presbytery, May 1906 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(50 cm. x 38 cm., paper, ink)


Plan showing details of foundations and floor, n.d., c.1903 No scale
(63 cm. x 25 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan and elevation of St. Osmund's Presbytery, n.d., c.1906 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(46 cm. x 64 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan and elevation of entrance gates to St. Osmund's Church, Gainford, drawn by R. & S. Adamson, 29 June 1907 No scale
(58 cm. x 26 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing details of dormer windows at St. Osmund's presbytery, Gainford, for the Rev. H.T. Knuckey, March 1911 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(64 cm. x 54 cm., paper, pencil, ink, partially coloured)


Rough sketch relating to St. Osmund's presbytery, n.d., c.1911 No scale
(9 cm. x 16 cm., paper, pencil)


Specification of sanitation works carried out at St. Osmund's Church, Gainford, n.d., c.1911
(paper, 1 folio)


Notice of John Grisdale for fashion show held at Darlington and York, n.d., c.1911
(paper, 1 folio)

Guisborough (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/164)

Bill of quantity by John Ross, architect, Darlington for construction of Temperance Hall at Guisborough, June 1870
(paper, 1 folio)

Heighington (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/165-204)

Papers regarding the restoration and enlargement of Heighington Church, 1874-1876


Specification of work to be done and materials to be used in the restoration and enlargement of the parish church of Heighington in the Diocese of Durham according to drawings furnished herewith by Ewan Christian, architect, 8A Whitehall Place, London, January 1874
(paper, 1 booklet)


Copies of bills of quantities relating to works in restoration of Heighington Church, also includes draft specification for erection of cottage near Gainford for Dr. Edleston, 9 February 1874
(paper, 1 file)


Various drafts of tenders and alterations to tenders of R. & S. Adamson for work required at Heighington Church, 1874
(paper, 1 file)


Various tenders for works involved in the restoration of Heighington Church, including tenders from Davison & Son, Darlington, for painting; Wm. Dryden, Darlington, for painting; T. Johnson, Darlington, for plumbing; T. Warrington, Heighington, for staining and J. & G. Wharton, Darlington, for slating, 18 February 1874 - 24 March 1875
(paper, 2 files)


Ground plan of Heighington Church, n.d., c.1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(52 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan to show layout of Heighington Church, with measurements, n.d., c.1874 No scale
(33 cm. x 42 cm., paper, pencil, ink)


Plan showing section of Heighington Church, looking north, n.d., c.1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(52 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan of Heighington Church, showing north elevation, n.d., c.1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(52 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan of Heighington Church, showing sections through chancel and looking west, n.d., c.1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(52 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing south elevation of Heighington Church, n.d., c.1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(52 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing proposed extension and restoration at Heighington Church. Shows west and east elevation, n.d., c.1874 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(52 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing detail of nave roof at Heighington Church, n.d., c.1874 Scale: 1 inch to 2 feet [1:24]
(52 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing detail of nave seating, n.d., c.1874 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(52 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing detail of chancel roof at Heighington Church, n.d., c.1874 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(52 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing detail of north aisle roof and east window at Heighington Church, n.d., c.1874 Scale. 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(52 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing details of new east window at Heighington Church, n.d., c.1874 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(45 cm. x 37 cm., tracing paper, pencil, ink, partially coloured)


Plan by G.H.P. showing section of corbel to new east window at Heighington Church, 1 September 1875 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(19 cm. x 26 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing elevation and cross section of tower at Heighington Church, n.d., c.1874 Scale: 1 inch to 12 feet [1:144]
(38 cm. x 41 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing details of flagging in, porch of Heighington Church, n.d. c.1874
(49 cm. x 37 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing hot water apparatus for St. Michael's Church, Heighington, by Walker & Emley, Neville Iron Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 28 September 1874 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(59 cm. x 40 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Delivery tickets showing weight of lime bought by Mr. Adamson from Geo. Chapman of Aycliffe Limeworks April 1874 - May 1875
(paper, 1 bundle)


Note of flags ordered for Heighington Church, n.d., c.1874
(paper, 1 folio)


Unsigned letter to R. & S. Adamson giving measurements for chancel roof at Heighington Church, 27 July 1874
(paper, 1 folio)


Accounts relating to the restoration of Heighington Church including an account of work done in carting materials towards the restoration of the church; an account of sand had; an account of stone had from Heighington Bank Quarry towards the restoration of Heighington Church and a letter from Thomes [Nowell] to Messrs. Adamson enclosing above and lime bills, September 1874
(paper, 4 folios)


Letter from un-named person concerning the contract of R. & S. Adamson with Committee for restoration of Heighington Church, 21 November 1874
(paper, 1 folio)


Copy of accounts of R. & S. Adamson for works involved in restoration of Heighington Church, 24 November 1874 Endorsed: Correspondence from Restoration Lodge of Freemasons, Darlington
(paper, 1 file)


Accounts, extra accounts and summaries of accounts for work done by R. & S. Adamson in restoration of Heighington Church, 1874-1876
(paper, 6 folios)


Account sheets of R. & S. Adamson, relating to costs of labour, materials etc. and sale of obsolete fittings from Heighington Church, n.d., c.1875-1876
(paper, 3 folios)


Measurements of extra work done at Heighington Church, 1875
(paper, 1 file)


Letters from Jas. Wakeford (a member of the Committee for the restoration of Heighington Church) to R. & S. Adamson regarding payment for the east window, 20 (January) and 14 August 1875
(paper, 2 folios)


Copies of accounts relating to work done by R. & S. Adamson for the Committee for the restoration of Heighington Church, also includes accounts for extra work, 1876
(paper, 5 files)


Letter from W. Christian, architect, 8 Whitehall Place, London, to the Committee for the restoration of Heighington Church being a certificate payment of £100 on account to Messrs. Adamson & Son for work at Heighington Church, 16 May 1876
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from the Rev. Charles C. Chevalier, Heighington Vicarage, [to R. & S. Adamson] regarding Adamson's account for work at Heighington Church, 27 September 1876
(paper, 1 folio)


Correspondence between the office of Ewan Christian, 8A Whitehall Place, London, and R. & S. Adamson concerning a disagreement between the parties of the sum due to Adamson for work at Heighington Church, in particular a deduction made by Christian for lead, 16 November 1875 - 15 February 1879
(paper, 14 folios)


Letter from the Rev. C. Chevalier to R. & S. Adamson concerning the weight of lead taken from Heighington Church, also in file with rough notes concerning lead at Heighington Church, 23 November 1876
(paper, 1 file)


Correspondence between Thomas Nowell of Heighington and R. & S. Adamson regarding the old lead from the roof of Heighington Church, 5 December 1876
(paper, 1 file)


Various rough notes and calculations relating to work carried out by R. & S. Adamson at Heighington Church, 1876
(paper, 4 folios, 1 file)


Various rough notes and calculations referring to Heighington Church, n.d., c.1876
(paper, 5 folios)


Rough account for work at Heighington Church, n.d. c.1876
(paper, 1 folio)


Copies of final accounts for work done at Heighington church by Messrs. Adamson, to be sent to Committee for the restoration of Heighington Church and The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, n.d., c.1876
(paper, 2 folios)

High Coniscliffe (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/205-215)

Papers regarding work done at High Coniscliffe Burial Ground, 1902


Letter from Wm. Walshaw of High Coniscliffe to R. & S. Adamson, regarding the submission of a tender to the Coniscliffe Burial Ground Committee for various works to be done at the new burial ground, 24 February 1902
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from T, Bainbridge, ironfounder, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson being a quotation for wrought iron gates and fencing [for High Coniscliffe Burial Ground], has diagrams of fencing with prices, 4 March 1902
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from Walter Macfarlane, Glasgow, to R. & S. Adamson being an estimate for railings [for Coniscliffe Burial Ground], 10 March 1902
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from G. Denham, ironfounder, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson being a quotation for railings for High Coniscliffe, 4 March 1902
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from Hill and Smith, ironfounders, Brierly Hill, Staffordshire, to R. & S. Adamson being a quotation for gates and fencing [for Coniscliffe burial ground], 15 March 1902
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan by Hill and Smith, Brierly Hill, Staffordshire [referred to as design A in D/Ad 1/3/209] of gates and railings, n.d., c.1902 Scale: 3/4 inch to 1 foot [1:16]
(38 cm. x 26 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan by Hill and Smith, Brierly Hill, referred to as design B in D/Ad 1/3/209 of gates and railings, n.d., c.1902 Scale: 3/4 inch to 1 foot [1:16]
(36 cm. x 28 cm., paper, ink, coloured)


Plans relating to proposed cemetery [at Coniscliffe] showing ground plan and elevations of railings by R. & S. Adamson, n.d., c.1902 Scales: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24] for elevations and 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12] for copings
(48 cm. x 35 cm., tracing paper, ink)


Plans of gates and railings [for Coniscliffe burial ground] with measurements by Walker McFarlane & Co. of Glasgow, n.d., c.1902 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(52 cm. x 47 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Tender for works at new burial ground from R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, to Mr. W. Walshaw, Secretary of the Burial Ground Committee, High Coniscliffe, Darlington, March 1902
(paper, 1 folio)


Estimate for cemetery fence at High Coniscliffe, n.d., c.1902
(paper, 1 folio)

Hutton Magna (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/216-228)

Papers regarding construction of church at Hutton Magna, 1878


Bills of quantities relating to construction of church at Hutton Magna, February 1878
(paper, 1 file)


Bill of quantities for joiner's for Hutton Magna Church, February 1878
(paper, 1 folio)


Specification for a new church at Hutton Magna, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of specifications relating to construction of church at Hutton Magna, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 1 bundle)


Plan showing layout of church, with measurements, n.d., c.1878 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(50 cm. x 40 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plans of pulpit, lectern, pews and altar of church showing elevations and layouts and sections, n.d., c.1878 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(50 cm. x 38 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Draft plan showing section of rafters of proposed church at Hutton Magna, n.d., c.1878 No scale
(38 cm. x 48 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Draft plan of seating at Hutton Magna Church, n.d., c.1878 No scale
(27 cm. x 23 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing chancel seating for proposed church at Hutton Magna, n.d., c.1878 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(52 cm. x 40 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Summary of costs of tradesmen, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 1 folio)


Draft calculations relating to church at Hutton Magna, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 1 bundle)


Rough calculations, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 1 folio)


Rough notes concerning church seats, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 1 folio)

Lynesack (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/229)

Bills of quantities for alterations to Lynesack Church, by William Livesay, architect, Raby Castle, February 1893
(paper, 1 bundle)

Melsonby (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/230-231)

Papers regarding the restoration of St. James' Church, Melsonby, 1871-1874


Tender of R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, to Rev. Henry Edleson for all works required in restoration of St. James Church at Melsonby, plans and specifications done by Paley and Austin, architects, 24 November 1871
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from R.B. to R. & S. Adamson concerning supply of stone for St. James' Church, 12 February 1874
(paper, 1 folio)

Middleton-One-Row (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/232)

Bill of quantities for plasterers work at Middleton-One-Row Church by J.P. Pritchett, 1870
(paper, 1 file)

Middleton-in-Teesdale (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/233-234)

Papers regarding the construction of a new church at Middleton-in-Teesdale, 1878


Copy of bills of quantities for new church at Middleton-in-Teesdale, drawn up by Ross & Lamb, architects, Darlington, 1878
(paper, 1 file)


Bills of quantities and specifications for new church at Middleton-in-Teesdale by Ross & Lamb, architects, Darlington, April 1878
(paper, 2 files)

Newsham (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/235)

Bills of quantities of W. Livesey, architect, Raby Castle, for erection of new Wesleyan Chapel at Newsham, 2 March 1881
(paper, 4 files)

Northallerton (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/236)

Various papers concerned with the restoration of All Saints Church, Northallerton, including bills of quantities for carpenters and joiners, mason, slater and plasterers and painter and glazier by C. Hodgson Fowler, architect, Durham, and letters to R. & S. Adamson being tenders to supply work and materials for the project, correspondents include George Maynall, Northallerton, brickmaker; Swain and Sons, ironmongers, Stockton; and Thos. Walker & Co. timber merchants, West Hartlepool, July 1882
(paper, 1 bundle)

Piercebridge (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/237-275)Papers regarding the construction of a church at Piercebridge, 1872 (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/237-270)

Plan of south elevation of Piercebridge Church by Cory and Ferguson, architects, Carlisle, 1 January 1872 No scale
(34 cm. x 50 cm., paper, pen, partially coloured)


Plan of west and east elevation of Piercebridge Church by Cory & Ferguson architects, Carlisle, January 1872 No scale
(33 cm. x 50 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing elevations and sections of seats and details of seats at Piercebridge Church by Cory & Ferguson, architect, Carlisle, January 1872 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12
(66 cm. x 50 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing section through Piercebridge Church, with measurements, by Cory & Ferguson, architects, Carlisle, January 1872
(48 cm. x 35 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing longitudinal section of Piercebridge Church by Cory & Ferguson, January 1872 No scale
(52 cm. x 33 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing longitudinal section of Piercebridge Church, n.d., c.1872 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(36 cm. x 34 cm., paper, ink, pencil, partially coloured)


Plans showing sections through nave of Piercebridge Church, with measurements, by Cory & Ferguson, January 1872 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(68 cm. x 46 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plans of Piercebridge Church showing elevations of nave inside and outside and sections through porch, n.d., c.1872 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(66 cm. x 50 cm., paper, ink, part coloured)


Plan showing section through nave of Piercebridge Church, with measurements, n.d., c.1872 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(50 cm. x 54 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plans showing details of nave windows, elevations and sections, elevation of nave door, n.d., c.1872 No scale. Some details shown full size
(76 cm. x 56 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing layout of Piercebridge Church and burial ground, January 1872 Scale: 1 inch to 20 feet [1:240]
(34 cm. x 52 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Ground plan of Piercebridge Church, with measurements, by Cory & Ferguson, architects, Carlisle, January 1872 No scale
(50 cm. x 32 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing details of opening in west side of turret by Cory & Ferguson, Carlisle, April 1872 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(76 cm. x 54 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plans showing elevations and cross sections of spire and turret of Piercebridge Church by Cory & Ferguson, Carlisle, April 1872 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(50 cm. x 68 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing details of turret openings at Piercebridge Church, drawn up by Cory & Ferguson, architects, Carlisle, April 1872 Scale: Full size
(52 cm. x 74 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing details of turret openings at Piercebridge Church by Cory & Ferguson, architects, Carlisle, April 1872 No scale
(74 cm. x 54 cm., paper, ink, pencil, partially coloured)


Plan showing details of buttresses and corbell by Cory & Ferguson, architects, Carlisle, April 1872 Scale: Full size[1:1]
(54 cm. x 74 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing details of buttresses at Piercebridge Church, n.d., c.1872 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(74 cm. x 51 cm., paper, ink, pencil, partially coloured)


Specification for building a church at Piercebridge from Cory & Ferguson, architects, Carlisle, June 1872
(paper, 1 file)


Plan showing vestry window at Piercebridge Church by Cory & Ferguson, architects, Carlisle, June 1872 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(54 cm. x 36 cm., paper, pencil, partially coloured)


Papers concerned with the building of Piercebridge Church including accounts, lists of timber to be delivered, bill for quantities for joiner's work, n.d., c.1872-1873
(paper, 1 bundle)


Plan showing detail of corbel, n.d., c.1872 No scale
(37 cm. x 54 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plans showing leaves on spire at Piercebridge Church, n.d., c.1872 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(76 cm. x 54 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing font at Piercebridge Church, n.d., c.1872 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(56 cm. x 76 cm., paper, ink, pencil, partially coloured)


Plan of heating chamber at Piercebridge Church, showing cross sections, n.d, c.1872 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(34 cm. x 43 cm., paper, pen, pencil, partially coloured)


Plan showing details of east window at Piercebridge Church, n.d., c.1872 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(74 cm. x 54 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing details of chancel arch, n.d., c.1872 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(37 cm. x 54 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Roof plan of Piercebridge Church by Cory & Ferguson, architects, Carlisle, 1872
(34 cm. x 50 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan of boundary wall and gates of Piercebridge Church showing wall inside and outside and inside gate and cross section of wall with measurements by Cory & Ferguson, February 1873 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(48 cm. x 33 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plans showing inside and outside porch doors at Piercebridge Church, n.d., c.1872 Scales: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12] and full size [1:1]
(76 cm. x 32 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plans showing details of doors at Piercebridge Church, showing elevations and sections, also section of chancel seat, n.d, c.1872 Scale:
(76 cm. x 54 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Part of plan showing details of tower doorway of Piercebridge Church, n.d., c.1872 No scale
(34 cm. x 25 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan of tower doorway and basecourse at Piercebridge Church, n.d., c.1872 No scale
(34 cm. x 52 cm., paper, pen, partially coloured)


Plan of doorway between nave and tower at Piercebridge Church, n.d., c.1872 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(25 cm. x 34 cm., paper, pencil, ink, partially coloured)

Papers regarding the construction of a Burial vault for Captain Wilson at Cliff Hall near Piercebridge, 1868 (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/271-275)

Plans for burial vault for Captain Wilson of Cliff Hall near Piercebridge showing layout and cross sections by John Ross, architect, Darlington, April 1868 Scale: 1inch to 4 feet [1:48]
(67 cm. x 69 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan showing street layout with position of Captain Wilson's vault by John Ross, architect, of Darlington, 1868 Scale: 1 inch to 16 feet [1:192]
(55 cm. x 36 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan of Captain Wilson's burial vault showing section of vault with drain by J Ross, architect, Darlington, July 1868 Scales: 1 inch to 20 feet [1:240] horizontal 1 inch to 10 feet [1:120] vertical
(65 cm. x 43 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plans relating to Captain Wilson's vault by J. Ross, architect, of Darlington, 1868 Scales: 1 inch to 32 feet [1:384] horizontal 1 inch to 16 feet [1:192] vertical
(65 cm. x 52 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plan related to burial vault for Captain Wilson, n.d., c.1868 No scale
(60 cm. x 60 cm., paper, pencil)

Redcar (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/276-277)

Bills of quantity for Redcar Cemetery including mason's; painting, glazing and staining and joiner's, 1872
(paper, 3 booklets)


Bills of quantities for Redcar Parish Church by Clark & Moscrop, architects, Darlington, May 1887
(paper, 1 bundle)

Saltburn (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/278-279)

Bills of quantities by J.P. Pritchett, architect, at Darlington for mason's work required for fencing at Saltburn Church, 5 November 1870
(paper, 1 file)


Bills of quantities for extensions to Saltburn Church by Eugene E. Clapham of Stockton-on-Tees, 30 March 1878
(paper, 1 bundle)

Shildon (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/280-299)

Papers regarding alterations to the Independent Chapel, Shildon, 1877 - 1878


Specification of work to be done in alterations at Shildon Independent Chapel, August 1877
(paper, 1 file)


Painter's specification for Shildon Chapel, n.d., c.1877
(paper, 1 folio)


Bills of quantities for joiners, plumbers and glaziers, and painters, for work at Independent Chapel, New Shildon, August 1877
(paper, 1 file)


Bill of quantities for mason's work required in alterations at Shildon Independent Chapel, August 1877
(paper, 1 file)


Plan of alterations to the Independent Chapel at New Shildon, showing layout and section through stairs, n.d., c.1877 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(36 cm. x 28 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)


Plan of proposed alterations to the Independent Chapel at New Shildon. Shows elevation, section and ground plan, n.d., c.1877 Scale: 1" to 1'
(48 cm. x 42 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing detail of wall of Independent Chapel at Shildon, n.d., c.1877 No scale
(28 cm. x 28 cm., linen, inks)


Plan of Independent Chapel at Shildon, showing detail of platform, n.d., c.1877 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12 and full size [1:1]
(41 cm. x 70 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)


Calculations of R. & S. Adamson relating to alteration carried out at Shildon Independent Chapel, n.d., c.1877
(paper, 1 folio)


Rough calculations relating to Shildon Chapel, n.d., c.1877
(paper, 10 folios)


Rough calculations, n.d., c.1877
(paper, 1 folio)


Accounts relating to the New Independent Chapel near Shildon, n.d., c.1877
(paper, 1 folio)


Certificate of entitlement to £100 for work at Shildon Chapel from George Gradon & Son, joiners and builders, North Road Timber Yard, Durham, to R. & S. Adamson, 7 December 1877
(paper, 1 folio)


Draft accounts of R. & S. Adamson of alterations carried out at Shildon Independent Chapel, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 1 file)


Bill of R. & S. Adamson to the Committee for the Restoration of New Shildon Independent Chapel for alterations executed, n.d., c.1877-1878
(paper, 1 file)


Cost account of work done at Shildon Independent Chapel, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 1 folio)


Copy of account from R. & S. Adamson to the Trustees of Independent Chapel, New Shildon, 1878
(paper, 1 file)


Statement of deductions made by Messrs. Gradon to the Shildon Chapel account, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 2 folios)


Letter from R. S. Adamson arguing his case against alterations made by the recipient to his account, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 2 folios)


Balance of account of work done at Shildon Independent Chapel, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 1 folio)

Skelton (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/300-312)Wesleyan Chapel and schools at Skelton, May 1876 (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/300)

Bills of quantities drawn up by Neil Macara, architect, Darlington, for construction of Wesleyan Chapel and schools at Skelton, May 1876
(paper, 2 files)

Papers regarding the construction of a new church at Skelton, 1880 (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/301-312)

Copies of bills of quantities for excavator, bricklayer and mason, plumber, painter and glazier, and tiler for proposed new church at Skelton, Marske by the Sea, September 1880
(paper, 5 booklets)


Bill of quantities of tiler's work required for Skelton Church at Markse by the Sea, September 1880
(paper, 2 folios)


Calculations relating to joiner's work required for construction of Skelton Church, September 1880
(paper, 2 folios)


Tender for plastering required for erection of church at Skelton from M. McNamara, September 1880
(paper, 1 folio)


Letters from Ralph Hedley Carver, Newcastle upon Tyne, to R. & S. Adamson including an estimate to do carving at Skelton Church; letter to accompany above and letters to request that one section of the estimate be removed as it is stone not wood, September 1880
(paper, 1 file)


Quotation from Harrison and Singleton, Baltic Saw Mills, West Hartlepool, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning supply of timber for Skelton Church, 15 September 1880
(paper, 1 folio)


Tender from G.W. Milburn, carver, York, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning stone and wood carving required at Skelton Church, 17 September 1880
(paper, 1 folio)


Quantities for glaziers work and painters for New Church at Skelton from J. Cornforth of Hartlepool, 17 September 1880
(paper, 1 folio)


Tender to supply timber from Joshua Byers & Sons, Stockton-on-Tees, to R. & S. Adamson 17 September 1880
(paper, 1 folio)


Quotation from Thomas Walker and Co. timber merchant at West Hartlepool for timber required for Skelton Church, 17 September 1880
(paper, 1 folio)


Specifications for quality of rubble walling, n.d., c.1880
(paper, 1 folio)


Rough notes relating to Skelton Church, n.d., c.1880
(paper, 3 folios)

St. Helen's Auckland (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/313-321)

Papers regarding work carried out at the Vicarage, St. Helen's Auckland, 1873


Bill of quantities for mason s work on the vicarage of St. Helen's Auckland by J.P. Pritchett, Darlington, 1 May 1873
(paper, 1 file)


Bills of quantities for slater's, joiner's and mason's works on the vicarage and stables at St. Helen's Auckland by Pritchett, 16 May 1873
(paper, 4 files)


Bill of quantities for plasters for vicarage and stables at St. Helen's Auckland by J.P. Pritchett of Darlington, 16 May 1873
(paper, 1 file)


Bill of quantities of joiners work for vicarage and stables at St. Helen's Auckland by J.P. Pritchett, 16 May 1873
(paper, 1 file)


Bill of quantities for painters work at vicarage and stables at St. Helen's Auckland by J.P. Pritchett, 16 May 1873
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from B. Wade to Mr. Adamson concerning flagstones, 28 May 1873
(paper, 1 folio)


Letters to R. & S. Adamson being tenders for work on the vicarage at St. Helen's Auckland, correspondents include G.R. Gent, plumber and Thomas Johnson, plumber, 20 June 1873
(paper, 2 folios)


List of items to be deducted from account for St. Helen's Auckland, c.1873
(paper, 1 folio)


Rough notes and calculations concerning the vicarage at St. Helens Auckland, n.d., c.1873
(paper, 3 folios)

Stockton-on-Tees (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/322-361)Papers regarding the construction of an English Presbyterian Church at Stockton, 1875-1877 (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/322-338)

Bills of quantities drawn up by N. Macara, architect, Darlington, for construction of English Presbyterian Church and schools at Stockton-on-Tees, January 1875
(paper, 1 file)


Bills of quantities for Church and Schools, Yarm Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, by Neil Macara, architect, of Darlington, January 1875
(paper, 1 file)


Calculations of R. & S. Adamson pertaining to construction of English Presbyterian Church, Stockton, 1875
(paper, 1 volume)


Plan showing details of tiling on floor of Church at Stockton by R. & S. Adamson, July 1876 Scale. 3/4 inch to 1 foot [1:16]
(84 cm. x 30 cm., paper, ink, coloured)


Plan showing detail of plinth for English Presbyterian Church at Stockton-on-Tees, n.d., c.1876 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(29 cm. x 44 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan of corbel stone [for English Presbyterian Church, Stockton-on-Tees], n.d., c.1876, Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(21 cm. x 13 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan drawn by Janson & Co. of a "drum" for Stockton Church, n.d., c.1876 No scale
(24 cm. x 20 cm., paper, ink)


Rough quantities for windows, n.d., c.1876
(paper, 1 folio)


Calculations relating to construction of English Presbyterian Church at Stockton-on-Tees, n.d., c.1876
(paper, 1 folio)


Time and paybook for work at Stockton Church, 1876
(paper, 1 booklet)


Account from S. Adamson to the building committee of the English Presbyterian Church, Stockton for work done, 18 December 1876
(paper, 1 folio)


Accounts relating to windows of Church at Stockton and rough notes, 1876
(paper, 8 folios)


Account of R. & S. Adamson relating to construction of English Presbyterian Church at Stockton-on-Tees, n.d., c.1876
(paper, 1 bundle)


Accounts relating to work done at the English Presbyterian Church, Stockton, n.d., c.1876
(paper, 3 folios)


Deductions from R. & S. Adamsons account for the English Presbyterian Church, Stockton, n.d., c.1876
(paper, 1 folio)


Certificate of money owed to Adamson as interest from the Rev. H. Rose, Stockton English Presbyterian Church, to R. & S. Adamson, 1 August 1877
(paper, 1 folio)


Bills of quantities for St. Peter's Church, Stockton, by Alfred D. Martin, architect, Darlington, 27 March 1879
(paper, 5 files)

Papers regarding work carried out at St Paul's Church, Stockton, 1883-1888 (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/339-361)

Copy of incomplete specifications for alteration to St. Paul's Church, Stockton-on-Tees, n.d., c.1883
(paper, 1 file)


Specification of slater's work for St Paul's Church, Stockton-on-Tees, n.d., c.1883
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter [to Adamson] requesting that he re-submit a tender for St. Paul's Church, Stockton, on a reduced bill of quantities, n.d., c.1883
(paper, I folio)


Deductions from former bill of quantities for St. Paul's Church, Stockton-on-Tees, n.d., c.1883
(paper, 1 file)


Estimates from various merchants to R. & S. Adamson, concerning work to be to done at St. Paul's Church, Stockton-on-Tees, merchants include J. Mascall, slate merchant, Middlesbrough; Thomas Wandless & Son, slate merchant, Darlington and G. Lambert, plumber, Middlesbrough, 31 August 1883 - 15 June 1885
(paper, 1 file)


Estimate relating to alterations at St. Paul's, Stockton-on-Tees, n.d., c.1884
(paper, 1 file)


Letter from J.P. Pritchett of 24 High Row, Darlington, [to Adamson] enclosing a copy of the bill of quantities for St. Paul's Church, Stockton-on-Tees, 31 January 1884
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from John Hills, painter & decorator, Duke Street, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson being his agreement to decorate St Paul's Church, Stockton, 11 February 1884
(paper, 1 folio)


Correspondence from J.P. Pritchett, architect, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning alterations at St. Paul's Church at Stockton-on-Tees, 15 April - 20 September 1884
(paper, 1 file)


Letters from Robinson, Anderson & Co., timber merchants, South Stockton, to R. & S. Adamson, including letters of notification of delivery of timber, quotations of prices for timber and an account for December 1884 - March 1885, 3 October 1884 - 31 March 1885


Correspondence from J.P. Pritchett, architect, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning alterations at St. Paul's Church, Stockton-on-Tees, 23 January - 20 May 1885
(paper, 1 file)


Correspondence from Robinson, Anderson & Co. timber merchants, South Stockton, to R. & S. Adamson concerning supply of timber to St. Paul's Church, 5-28 February 1885
(paper, 1 file)


Letter from G. Johnson, Stockton, and bill from Robinson, Anderson & Co., South Stockton, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning supply of timber, 6 February - 7 May 1885
(paper, 1 file)


Copy of bill from Robinson, Anderson & Co., timber merchants, South Stockton, to R. & S. Adamson for timber bought at £5 12s. 0d., 10 February 1885
(paper, 1 folio)


Letter from Robinson, Anderson & Co., timber merchants, South Stockton, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning supply of timber, 5 May 1885
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan showing proposed alterations at St. Paul's Church, Stockton, 1885 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(52 cm. x 40 cm., paper, pencil, coloured ink)


Plan showing cross sections of organ chamber, chancel roof, aisles and vestry at St. Paul's Church, Stockton-on-Tees, n.d., c.1885 No scale
(37 cm. x 54 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)


Plans of roof showing cross section and layout with details and with measurements, n.d., c.1885 No scale
(60 cm. x 46 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan of roof cross section, n.d., c.1885 No scale
(54 cm. x 50 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing section of roof of nave, 1885 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(56 cm. x 45 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plans showing cross sections of roof with measurements, n.d., c.1885 No scale
(58 cm. x 48 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plans of roof, n.d., c.1885 No scale
(60 cm. x 46 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Estimate of carpenter's and joiner's work to alterations to St. Paul's Vicarage, Stockton-on-Tees, estimate form drawn up by J.P. Pritchett, architect, Darlington, September 1886
(paper, 1 booklet)


Letter from J.P. Pritchett [to Adamson] concerning the slating on the roof of St Paul's Stockton and responsibility for wind damage, 20 January 1888
(paper, 1 folio)

Summerhouse (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/362-372)

Papers regarding the construction of a Wesleyan Chapel and School at Summerhouse 1896


Copy of bill of quantities of carpentry required in erection of Wesleyan Chapel and school at Summerhouse for the Trustees of Summerhouse Wesleyan Chapel, in blank envelope, March 1896
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Bill of quantities for excavator, bricklayer, stone mason and plasterer required in building Wesleyan Chapel at Summerhouse, in envelope marked 'Geo. Winter, Victoria Embankment, Darlington', n.d., c.1896
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Incomplete bill of quantities for painting required in erection of Wesleyan Chapel. in blank envelope, March 1896
(paper. 3 folios)


Incomplete bill of quantities and tender for plumbing and glazing required in erection of Summerhouse, Wesleyan Chapel, in blank envelope, March 1896
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Draft ground plan and section of Wesleyan Chapel and School at Summerhouse, n.d., c.1896 No scale
(54 cm. x 53 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing front elevation of Wesleyan Chapel, 1896 No scale
(44 cm. x 44 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Blank form for tender and bill of quantities for Summerhouse Wesleyan Chapel and School in blank envelope, March 1896
(paper, 1 folio, 1 file)


Various price quotations for materials required in erection of Wesleyan Chapel at Summerhouse, suppliers include G. Denham, Low Mill Foundry, Darlington; William Lamb, Barnard Castle; G. Winter and executors of T. Walker, West Hartlepool, 6-7 March 1896
(paper, 4 folios)


Price quotation from executors of late Thomas Walker, timber merchant, West Hartlepool, to R. & S. Adamson concerning Summerhouse Wesleyan Chapel, 5 March 1896
(paper, 1 file)


Various tenders for seating, plumbing and glazing required in erection of chapel at Summerhouse from R. Mascall, slater at Bishop Auckland, John Wandless, slater at Darlington, and Wm. Russel & Sons, plumbers, Darlington, 6-7 March 1896
(paper, 3 folios)


Rough calculations relating to the building of Summerhouse Wesleyan Chapel, 1896
(paper, 2 folios)

Toft Hill (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/373-386)

Papers regarding the construction of a primitive Methodist Chapel at Toft Hill, 1879


Bill of quantities for construction of Primitive Methodist Chapel at Toft Hill, 6 February 1879
(paper, 1 file)


Bill of quantities for plasterers work required in construction of Primitive Methodist Chapel at Toft Hill, 4 February 1879
(paper, 1 file)


Mason's quantities for a Primitive Methodist Chapel at Toft Hill, n.d., c.1879
(paper, 1 folio)


Bill of quantities for school at Toft Hill, n.d., c.1879
(paper, 1 folio)


Copy of specifications for construction of chapel at Toft Hill, n.d. c.1879
(paper, 1 bundle)


Part of specifications relating to construction of chapel at Toft Hill, n.d., c.1879
(paper, 1 folio)


Draft tender of R. & S. Adamson for construction of chapel and school at Toft Hill, n.d., c.1879
(paper, 1 folio)


Calculations relating to seating required at proposed chapel at Toft Hill, n.d., c.1879
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan showing elevations of proposed chapel at Toft Hill, n.d., c.1879 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(61 cm. x 31 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing west and east elevations [of chapel and school at Toft Hill ?], n.d., c.1879 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(67 cm. x 28 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plans of chapel showing plans of roof of school and boiler house, gallery and ground plan, n.d., c.1879 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(80 cm. x 38 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plans relating to chapel showing elevations and sections with drainage, n.d., c.1879 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(64 cm. x 30 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Notes concerning work to be done at Toft Hill, n.d., c.1879
(paper, 1 folio)


Rough calculations relating to chapel at Toft Hill, n.d., c.1879
(paper, 5 folios)

Tunstall (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/387-390)

Papers regarding the construction of a new Primitive Methodist Chapel at Tunstall, 1878


Quantities for joiner's work required in erection of New Primitive Methodist Chapel at Tunstall for Rev. Jones and others, 11 November 1878
(paper, 5 folios)


Copy of specifications relating to proposed church at Tunstall, n.d., c.1878
(paper, 1 folio)


Plans of church showing front and side elevations and longitudinal and transverse sections, n.d., c.1878
(62 cm. x 46 cm., tracing paper, pencil)


Plan showing elevation, sections and layout of seating for church at Tunstall, drawn up by W. Ranger, architect, London, 1 November 1878 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(62 cm. x 28 cm., tracing paper, pencil)

Whorlton (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/391-393)

Papers regarding work carried out at Whorlton Vicarage, 1883


Copies of bill of quantities drawn up by, C. Hodgson Fowler, architect, Durham for Whorlton Vicarage, printed by A. Reid, Newcastle-upon- Tyne, June 1883
(paper, 2 booklets)


Letters from William Russel & Son, plumbers, Darlington, and R. Wade, Sons & Co. timber merchants, West Hartlepool, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning Whorlton Vicarage, also a postcard from W.H. Wood, Durham to W. Russel and Sons, concerning supply of bill of quantities, 11 June 1883
(paper, 1 file)


Various letters to R. & S. Adamson being tenders for work at Whorlton Vicarage, correspondents include A. Raine, plumber, Barnard Castle; Davison & Son, decorators, Darlington; Richard Wilson, painter; Russel & Son, plumber, Darlington; Stobbart, gasfitter, Gainford; T. Lishman, plumber, Darlington and J. & G. Wharton, slate merchant, Darlington, 11 and 12 June 1883
(paper, 1 file)

Winston (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/394-397)

Papers regarding the construction of a new Wesleyan Chapel at Winston, 1902


Bills of quantities for new Wesleyan Chapel at Winston, with rough note of cost of glass and plumbing attached by Alexander Adams, architect, Darlington, 8 February 1902
(paper, 1 file)


Memorandum from William Browne & Sons, timber merchant of Darlington to R. & S. Adamson regarding a quotation for timber for the new Wesleyan Chapel at Winston, 10 February 1902
(paper, 1 folio)


Various letters to R. & S. Adamson, being quotations for goods or services for the Wesleyan Chapel at Winston, from John Wandless, slater, Darlington; Hartley Bros. stone merchants, Staindrop and A Joiner (unsigned), 10 February 1902
(paper, 1 file)


Plans relating to Winston Wesleyan Chapel showing layout and details of rostrum, partition and front door, with measurements, n.d., c.1902 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(42 cm. x 27 cm., tracing paper, pencil)

Miscellaneous (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/398-402)

Specification for building wall near the vicarage for the Rev. F. Brown, n.d., c.1870's
(paper, 1 folio)


Note [from Adamson] referring to his account and requesting explanations for items deducted, n.d., c.1885
(paper, 1 folio)


Plan showing panelled sill , 28 February 1845 No scale
(34 cm. x 56 cm., paper, pen, partially coloured)


Bills of quantities for the chapel house, 14 October 1882
(paper, 1 file)


Plans of arches at end of north and south aisles and to organ chamber at un-named church, n.d., c.1880's Scales: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12] and 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(42 cm. x 25 cm., tracing paper, ink)

APPENDIX (Ref: D/Ad 1/3/403-406)

Papers regarding the construction of a vault and tombstone for Mr. Raine in Gainford Churchyard, 1906


Letters of Wm. Henry Raine, Thirsk and Newcastle, and of the Rev. H.C. Watson, Gainford, to R. & S. Adamson, concerning the extension of Mr. Raine's burial vault in Gainford churchyard, 10 November - 3 December 1906
(paper, 5 folios)


Plan showing tombstone and vault of Mr. Raine, 20 November 1906 No scale
(27 cm. x 23 cm., paper, pencil)


Plan showing vault and tombstone of Mr. Raine, n.d., c.1905 No scale
(32 cm. x 35 cm., paper, pencil)


Templates for decoration of Mr. Raine's vault, n.d., c.1906 No scale
(35 cm. x 25 cm., tracing paper, pencil and 52 cm. x 34 cm., tracing paper, pencil)