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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 School Boards and Miscellaneous

Covering Dates: 1866-1914

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  • Adamson family of Gainford
    • Adamson family of Gainford (Ref: D/Ad )
    • Building records (Ref: D/Ad 1)
    • Building work for School Boards (Ref: D/Ad 1/5)
    • Bolam (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/1-3)
    • Bowes (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/4)
    • Cockfield (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/5)
    • Denton (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/6-9)
    • Gainford (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/10-35)
    • Papers regarding the construction of a schoolmaster's house at Gainford, 1869 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/10-11)
    • Papers regarding work carried out at Gainford Infants' School, 1871 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/12-16)
    • Papers regarding work carried out at Gainford Academy, 1873 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/17-35)
    • Heighington (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/36)
    • Ingleton (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/37-40)
    • New school building at Ingleston (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/37)
    • Papers regarding the building of a new classroom and conveniences at Ingleton National School, 1893 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/38-40)
    • Middleton Tyas (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/41)
    • Newton le Willows (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/42-43)
    • Stockton-on-Tees (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/44-47)
    • Appendix (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/48-68)
    • Papers regarding alterations made to Gainford National School, 1905 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/48-58)
    • Papers regarding alterations made to Gainford Church of England School, 1913 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/59-62)
    • Piercebridge (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/63-68)
    • Yarm (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/48(a))
    • Building projects carried out for individuals at unidentified places (Ref: D/Ad 1/6)
    • Papers regarding work carried out for Mr. Brockett, 1878-1897 (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/1)
    • Papers regarding work carried out on Mr. Brockett's bathroom, 1908 (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/2-10)
    • Papers regarding work carried out for Mr. T. Metcalfe, 1914 (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/11-14)
    • Papers regarding work to be carried out for Dr. Mitchell (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/15-19)
    • Papers regarding work carried out for Mr. Stobbs, 1883 (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/20-21)
    • Papers regarding work carried out for the Zetland Hunt, 1911 (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/22-36)
    • Burnt House Gate (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/37)
    • Miscellaneous papers regarding building projects (arranged under sub-headings) (Ref: D/Ad 1/7)
    • Bills of quantities and specifications (Ref: D/Ad 1/7/1-5(a))
    • Plans and sketches (Ref: D/Ad 1/7/6-13)
    • Rough notes and calculations (Ref: D/Ad 1/7/14-22)
    • Correspondence (Ref: D/Ad 1/7/23-31)

Catalogue Description

Building Records of work done at Schools

Catalogue Contents

Adamson family of Gainford (Ref: D/Ad )Building records (Ref: D/Ad 1)Building work for School Boards (Ref: D/Ad 1/5)Bolam (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/1-3)

Papers regarding the construction of a Schoolyard at Bolam, 1901

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/1

Plan of Bolam School playground, May 1901 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(19 cm. x 26 cm., paper, ink, shaded)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/2

Correspondence to R. & S. Adamson relating to construction of school yard at Bolam School, correspondents include Rev. H.C. Watson, Gainford Vicarage; John Dove, builder, Newcastle upon Tyne, and R. Summerson & Co., 21 July and 12 September 1901
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/3

Draft estimate of R. & S. Adamson relating to construction of playground at Bolam School, n.d., c.1901
(paper, 1 folio)

Bowes (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/4)Ref: D/Ad 1/5/4

Various papers concerned with the building of outbuildings at the New Grammar School at Bowes, includes bills of quantity by William Livesey, architect Raby Castle, 1879; rough calculations and bill of quantity by unspecified person for "alterations to Bowes Grammar School", 1878, July 1878 - 23 June 1879
(paper, 1 bundle)

Cockfield (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/5)Ref: D/Ad 1/5/5

Bills of quantities and estimates (of R. & S. Adamson) relating to alterations to be carried out at Cockfield School, 2 June 1893
(paper, 5 folios)

Denton (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/6-9)

Papers regarding the construction of New Classrooms at Denton School, 1895

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/6

Papers relating to a new classroom to a school at Denton, including bill of quantities, cost account, specifications and notice of despatch, April 1895
(paper, 1 bundle, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/7

Plans for proposed new classrooms at Denton School, showing North and East elevations, cross sections and layout with measurements, n.d., c.1895 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(56 cm. x 22 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/8

Plans for Lord Barnard for proposed new classroom at Denton School, showing layout, east and south elevations and cross section, n.d., c.1895 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(49 cm. x 57 cm., linen, ink, partially coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/9

Roof plan of Denton School, with measurements, n.d., c .1895 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(43 cm. x 32 cm., paper, pencil)

Gainford (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/10-35)Papers regarding the construction of a schoolmaster's house at Gainford, 1869 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/10-11)Ref: D/Ad 1/5/10

Plan of schoolmaster's house at Gainford, shows details of door and corbels, July 1869 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12] and full size [1:1]
(49 cm. x 34 cm., paper, ink, partially coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/11

Plans of Gainford National School showing street layout and site of schoolmaster's house, with measurements, 24 May 1876 No scale
(70 cm. x 40 cm., irregular paper, pencil)

Papers regarding work carried out at Gainford Infants' School, 1871 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/12-16)Ref: D/Ad 1/5/12

Plans relating to Gainford Infants' School, showing detail of windows, section of circular window, with measurements, by Cory and Ferguson, architects, July 1871 Scale: 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(63 cm. x 54 cm., paper, pencil, partially coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/13

Plans showing details of windows at Gainford Infants' School, n.d., c.1871 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(61 cm. x 53 cm., paper, pencil, partially coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/14

Letter from John A. Cory to Mr. Adamson concerning an enclosed sketch of fire place for Gainford Infants' School, 31 August 1871
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/15

Plans showing details of gables at Gainford Infants' School, by Cory and Ferguson, architects, August 1871 No scale - possibly full size
(53 cm. x 63 cm., paper, pencil, partially coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/16

Plan (showing design for decorated beams for Gainford Infants' School), n.d., c.1871 No scale
(75 cm. x 59 cm., paper, pencil)

Papers regarding work carried out at Gainford Academy, 1873 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/17-35)Ref: D/Ad 1/5/17

Plans of Gainford Academy for Rev. Wm. Bowman showing elevations and cross sections with measurements by J.H. Pritchett, architect, 25 February 1873 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(50 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/18

Specifications for work at Gainford Academy, 1873
(paper, 1 folio, 2 files)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/19

Draft letter of R. & S. Adamson to Mr. Bowman concerning the cost of joinery for a dining room, 11 June 1873
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/20

Plan showing layout of kitchens and dining area [at Gainford Academy] with measurements, n.d., c.1873 No scale
(38 cm. x 34 cm., linen, ink)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/21

Plan of staircase and landings [at Gainford Academy], n.d., c.1873
(22 cm. x 28 cm., tracing paper, ink, coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/22

Plans of Gainford Academy for Rev. Wm. Bowman, showing basement, ground floor, first floor and attic layouts, with measurements, n.d., c.1873 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(50 cm. x 38 cm., paper on linen, ink coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/23

Various cancelled papers concerning joiners work for Mr. Bowman at Gainford Academy, n.d., c.1873
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/24

Notebook containing details of joiners work for Mr. Bowman's contract, 1873
(paper, 1 booklet)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/25

Joiners time book for Mr. Bowman's contract, 1873
(paper, 1 booklet)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/26

Notebook containing notes concerning work on Mr. Bowman's contract, and continued notes from D/Ad 1/5/25, 1873
(paper, 1 booklet)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/27

Rough notes concerning work at Gainford Academy, n.d., c.1873
(paper, 2 folios)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/28

Notebook [of R. & S. Adamson] containing measurements of work taken at Gainford Academy, n.d., c.1873
(paper, 1 booklet)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/29

Copy of circular letter of the Freemason's Lodge, Darlington, to all members and rough calculations [concerning Mr. Bowman's contract], 1875
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/30

Bundle labelled "useless papers" being various rough notes and calculations concerning work at Gainford Academy, n.d., c.1873-1875
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/31

Various cancelled accounts and papers relating to work at Rev. Bowman's Gainford Academy, 1873
(paper, 1 folio, 3 files)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/32

Copies of accounts for work done by R. & S. Adamson for the Rev. Wm. Bowman at Gainford Academy, 1873
(paper, 1 bundle)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/33

Copies of accounts from R. & S. Adamson to Rev. W. Bowman for work at Gainford Academy, 1873 - 1875
(paper, 1 folio, 2 files)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/34

Account from R. & S. Adamson for stone bought from Forcett Stone Quarry, n.d., c.1873
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/35

Plan of new wing to Miss Bolton's School house [at Gainford], owned by Mr. James Wright, showing front and back elevation, cross section, roof plan and ground, first and second floor layout, with measurements, December 1896 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(55 cm. x 46 cm., linen, ink)

Heighington (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/36)Ref: D/Ad 1/5/36

Bills of quantities for mason's and joiner's work for erection of school at Heighington, September 1877
(paper, 3 folios)

Ingleton (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/37-40)New school building at Ingleston (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/37)Ref: D/Ad 1/5/37

Bills of quantities for the erection of a school at Ingleton, n.d., c.1880
(paper, 2 folios)

Papers regarding the building of a new classroom and conveniences at Ingleton National School, 1893 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/38-40)Ref: D/Ad 1/5/38

Specifications of the various work required in building a new class room and new conveniences at the National School, Ingleton, also calculations concerned with the above project, by W. Livesay, Raby, May 1893
(paper, 1 file, 2 folios)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/39

Plans of Ingleton School showing elevations and cross sections, n.d., c.1893 No scale
(34 cm. x 50 cm., paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/40

Plans (of Ingleton School) showing layout and elevation., n.d., c.1893 No scale
(34 cm. x 50 cm., paper, pencil)

Middleton Tyas (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/41)Ref: D/Ad 1/5/41

Copies of bill of quantities for Wesleyan Chapel and School at Middleton Tyas, June 1881
(paper, 1 bundle)

Newton le Willows (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/42-43)

Papers regarding the construction of Aysgarth Schools, 1888

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/42

Copies of estimates, drawn up by Clark and Moscrop, architects, Darlington, for construction of Aysgarth Schools at Newton le Willows, Yorkshire, March 1888
(paper, 2 files, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/43

Reply from William Smith, Goods Manager, North Eastern Railway, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson at Gainford, concerning carriage of goods, 2 April 1888
(paper, 1 folio)

Stockton-on-Tees (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/44-47)

Papers regarding the construction of New Board Schools at Stockton, 1880

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/44

Bills of quantities of Weatherill and Moses, architects, Stockton-on-Tees, for erection of Board School at Bowesfield Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, for Stockton-on-Tees School Board, June 1880
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/45

Copies of bills of quantities (of R. & S. Adamson) for erection of New Board School at Stockton-on-Tees, n.d., c.1880
(paper, 6 folios)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/46

Letter of Weatherill and Moses, architects, Stockton-on-Tees, to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, concerning bills of quantities for New Board Schools at Stockton, 28 June 1880
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/47

Letter of J. Burton, Cargo Fleet Iron Co., Middlesborough, to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, concerning carriage of bricks (for school at Stockton-on-Tees), 22 February 1882
(paper, 1 folio)

Appendix (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/48-68)Papers regarding alterations made to Gainford National School, 1905 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/48-58)Ref: D/Ad 1/5/48

Rough plans to show "Teale's Grate" in Gainford School, August 1904 No scale
(19 cm. x 27 cm., cardboard, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/49

Postcard of Clark & Moscrop, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson regarding ventilators at Gainford School, 2 December 1904
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/50

Estimate for proposed alterations and additions to cloak rooms at Gainford National School, 18 February 1905
(paper, 1 booklet)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/51

Plans by Clark and Moscrop, architects, Darlington, showing layout, north elevation and cross sections of conveniences and new cloakroom at Gainford School, n.d., c.1905 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96]
(52 cm. x 72 cm., paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/52

Rough plan to show part of roof at Gainford Infants School, also rough notes and calculations regarding lead, n.d., c.1905 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [48]
(80 cm. x 25 cm., paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/53

Plan showing layout and cross section of part of Gainford Infants School, n.d., c.1905 No scale
(60 cm. x 28 cm., paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/54

Plan by R. & S. Adamson showing street layout surrounding Gainford School with proposed new drains and main sewers marked, n.d., c.1905 Scale: 1 inch to 20 feet [1:240]
(34 cm. x 44 cm., paper, 2 inks)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/55

Plan showing layout of drains at Gainford School, n.d., c.1905 Scale: l inch to 20 feet [1:240]
(15 cm. x 31 cm., paper, 2 inks)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/56

Plan as at D/Ad 1/5/55 by R. & S. Adamson, n.d., c.1905 Scale: 1 inch to 20 feet [1:24]
(29 cm. x 32 cm., paper, 2 inks)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/57

Plan to show fall on drain from Gainford Infants School to Tees Lane, n.d., c.1905 No scale
(34 cm. x 21 cm., paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/58

Rough notes and calculations regarding work at Gainford School (also, on reverse of 1 folio, summary of accounts of R. & S. Adamson to J.L. Thompson for work at Westholme and Newsham), n.d., c.1905
(paper, 2 folios, cardboard, pencil)

Papers regarding alterations made to Gainford Church of England School, 1913 (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/59-62)Ref: D/Ad 1/5/59

Correspondence between H.C. Watson at Gainford Vicarage writing on behalf of the managers of Gainford Church of England School and R. & S. Adamson, concerning the erection of chimneys at the school, December 1913
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/60

Letter of G.R. Gent, Tees View, Gainford, to R. & S. Adamson requesting that they submit a tender for alterations of gates at Gainford Church of England School and enclosing a copy of the specifications, 9-10 December 1913
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/61

Plan showing elevation of double gates at Gainford School, 6 December 1913 No scale
(59 cm. x 19 cm., paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/62

Plans by Cory & Ferguson, architects, Carlisle, showing Gainford School field gate detail of rails, February 1874 No scale - Detail full size
(54 cm. x 38 cm., paper, ink, water-colour)

Piercebridge (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/63-68)

Papers regarding work at School, 1903

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/63

Rough specification for work to be carried out at Piercebridge School, n.d., c.1903
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/64

Rough estimates for work at Piercebridge School for the Rev. H.C. Watson, 1903
(paper, 2 folios, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/65

Plan showing layout of Piercebridge School yard, with measurements, March 1903 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(44 cm. x 32 cm., irregular shape, paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/66

Plans showing layouts and elevations of Piercebridge School, n.d., c.1903 No scale
(48 cm. X 34 cm., tracing paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/67

Memorandum regarding Piercebridge School by H.C.W. (Rev. H.C. Watson), n.d., c.1903
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/5/68

Postcards of J.P. Pritchett of Darlington to R. & S. Adamson regarding the specifications for Piercebridge School and informing Adamson that he has not been awarded the tender, 1903
(paper, 4 folios)

Yarm (Ref: D/Ad 1/5/48(a))Ref: D/Ad 1/5/48(a)

Copy of bill of quantities, drawn up by Ross & Lamb, architects, Darlington, for erection of Worsall Schools, Yarm, April 1871
(paper, 8 folios)

Building projects carried out for individuals at unidentified places (Ref: D/Ad 1/6)Papers regarding work carried out for Mr. Brockett, 1878-1897 (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/1)Ref: D/Ad 1/6/1

Papers regarding R. H. Brockett, Esq. including record of letters sent to Mr. Brockett, 1878-1879; letter from Mr. Brockett, Newcastle, to R. & S. Adamson concerning the floor of Mr. Charlton's house and sale of wood, January 1879 and a letter from W. & W.J. Watson, Barnard Castle, to R. & S. Adamson regarding a meeting at Raby Estates Office respecting Brockett's case, November 1897, 1878-1897
(paper, 1 bundle)

Papers regarding work carried out on Mr. Brockett's bathroom, 1908 (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/2-10)Ref: D/Ad 1/6/2

Specification and estimate for proposed bathroom etc. at High Row, Gainford, for R.H. Brockett, Esq., Longbenton, 6 March 1908 Endorsed: fire insurance renewal notices and paint advertisements
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/3

Specification for proposed additions to High Row, Gainford of bathroom including pedestal and lavatory basin, 10 March 1908
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/4

Letters from Sykes & Co., Darlington, including tendering to do the work, regarding sizes of fittings and regarding their account and also letters from the Tees Valley Water Board requesting they be told when to inspect the plumber's work, to R. & S. Adamson regarding plumbing work at Mr. Brockett's house, April - September 1908
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/5

Crossed out accounts for work on R. Brockett's bathroom, n.d., c.1908
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/6

Plan of proposed bathroom and w.c. at High Row, Gainford, for R.H. Brockett, 24 February 1908 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48] Endorsed: pictures of sculptured figures
(62 cm. x 36 cm., paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/7

Plans showing layout and elevation (of Mr. Brockett's house) of bathroom, n.d., c.1908 No scale
(64 cm. x 34 cm., paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/8

Plans showing layout for proposed bathroom at High Row, Gainford, for R.H. Brockett by R. & S. Adamson, 10 March 1908 No scale
(54 cm. x 23 cm., tracing paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/9

Letter re work to be completed imminently at Mr. Burrow's house, from R. & S. Adamson to the Rev. Mr. Edleston, 14 June 1876
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/10

Specification for Mr. Evenwood's farm house, 6 October 1879
(paper, 3 folios)

Papers regarding work carried out for Mr. T. Metcalfe, 1914 (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/11-14)Ref: D/Ad 1/6/11

Ground plan showing drains and foundations of building of T. Metcalfe, n.d., c.1914 No scale
(56 cm. x 42 cm., paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1 6/12

Plan showing details of drainage (for T. Metcalfe), n.d., c.1914 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1:96] and 1 inch to 4 feet [1:48]
(88 cm. x 20 cm., paper, ink)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/13

Rough site plan, showing measurements, 4 December 1914 Endorsed: trade card from George Wheatley No scale
(9 cm. x 13 cm., paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/14

Rough site plan showing road, field and backyard, 21 December 1914 Endorsed: card from G. Wheatley No scale
(9 cm. x 13 cm., paper, pencil)

Papers regarding work to be carried out for Dr. Mitchell (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/15-19)Ref: D/Ad 1/6/15

Notes concerning work to be done for new room in Dr. Mitchell's house, n.d., c.1880's
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/16

Rough notes and account for work at Dr. Mitchell's house, May 1881
(paper, 6 folios)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/17

Estimate of alterations to dwelling of Dr. Mitchell, 12 May 1881
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/18

Rough notes concerning work for W. Smith, Stockton, and painting, 1877
(paper, 2 folios)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/19

Ground plan of house labelled "Mr. Smithson's", n.d., c.1880 No scale
(40 cm. x 60 cm., paper, pencil)

Papers regarding work carried out for Mr. Stobbs, 1883 (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/20-21)Ref: D/Ad 1/6/20

Plan of Francis Morton & Co. Ltd., engineers and contractors, Liverpool, showing roofing layout and cross sections of non-domestic building, shows measurements, 30 July 1886 No scale
(84 cm. x 65 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/21

Plans by Francis Morton & Co. Ltd., engineers & contractors, Naylor Street, Liverpool, of industrial building, showing transverse section, ground plan and detail showing method of fixing valley gutter to wall, with measurements, 16 August 1883 Scale not shown
(66 cm. x 82 cm., tracing paper, ink, partially coloured)

Papers regarding work carried out for the Zetland Hunt, 1911 (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/22-36)Ref: D/Ad 1/6/22

Form of tender and specification for Zetland Hunt new building water supply by Mr. C.C. Markham, A.M.Inst.C.E., Darlington, September 1911
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/23

Quotations from James and Ronald Ritchie of Acklam Foundry, Middlesbrough and Glenfield, and Kennedy Ltd., Kilmarnock to R. & S. Adamson for plumbing materials, 6 and 13 September 1911
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/24

Plan showing drainage layout (for Zetland Hunt New Building), contents of fields given, n.d., c.1911 No scale
(54 cm. x 38 cm., waxed linen, paper, ink, coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/25

Letter from the Lead Wool Co., Snodland, Kent, to R. & S. Adamson concerning an enclosed quotation for Lead Wool, 8 September 1911
(paper, 2 folios)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/26

Advertising pamphlet for Lead Wood jointing supplied by the Lead Wool Co. Ltd., Snodland, Kent, n.d., c.1911
(paper, 1 booklet, printed)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/27

Advertising leaflet for Lead Wool from the Lead Wool Co. of Snodland Kent, n.d., c.1911
(paper, 1 folio, printed)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/28

Box containing miniature skein of Lead Wool from the Lead Wool Co. Ltd., Snodland, Kent, n.d., c.1911
(1 box)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/29

Letter to R. & S. Adamson from Joseph Dee & Sons, 5 Cross Street, Manchester, concerning the price and instructions for using Jodelite wood preservative, 8 September 1911
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/30

Advertising leaflet for Jodelite wood preservative supplied by L.N. Fawcett, Newcastle upon Tyne, n.d., c.1911
(paper, 1 folio, printed)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/31

Letter from Emmerson Hunt, plumber, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson being tender for the Zetland Hunt water supply, also copy of plumber's quantities for above project, 12 September 1911
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/32

Copy of plumber's quantities for Zetland Hunt Building as at D/Ad 1/6/31, n.d., c.1911
(paper, 1 folio, typewritten)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/33-34

Plans and elevations of cottages at Forcett limestone quarry, n.d. Scale: 1 inch to 4 feet [1:48]
(67 cm. x 47 cm. and 67 cm. x 23 cm., tracing paper, partly coloured)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/35

'Quantities [of material required] for Weighing House, Forcett Limestone Co.', 12 June 1874
(1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/6/36

'Specifications for powder magazine ...', June 1875
(1 file)

Burnt House Gate (Ref: D/Ad 1/6/37)Ref: D/Ad 1/6/37

Bills of quantities for work at the Lodge, Burnt House Gate, n.d. [c.1880]
(2 papers)

Miscellaneous papers regarding building projects (arranged under sub-headings) (Ref: D/Ad 1/7)Bills of quantities and specifications (Ref: D/Ad 1/7/1-5(a))

Bills of quantities and specifications

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/1

Specification and bill of quantities for carpenter and joiners work, n.d., c.1880's
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/2

Bills of quantities for plumber and ironfounder, n.d., c.1880's
(paper, 2 folios)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/3

Bill of quantities for slater, n.d., c.1888
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/4

Bill of quantities for carpenter and joiner, n.d., c.1880's
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/5

Specifications for Old Hall Fold Yard, n.d., c.1880's
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/5(a)

Bills of quantities of J. & H. Stephenson, Stockton, n.d., c.1882
(paper, 3 folios)

Plans and sketches (Ref: D/Ad 1/7/6-13)

Plans relating to a church

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/6

Plan of roofing of church, n.d., c.1870's No scale
(22 cm. x 46 cm. tracing paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/7

Unidentified plan (church roof), n.d., c.1870's Scale: 30 feet to 112 feet [1:3.7]
(48 cm. x 40 cm., tracing paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/8

Plan showing church spire, seating and screen, n.d., c.1870's No scale
(72 cm. x 40 cm., tracing paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/9

Plan of first floor of house, n.d., c.1869 No scale
(18 cm. x 12 cm., paper, ink)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/10

Plan of proposed farmhouse by Messrs. Adamson, 4 July 1888 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(67 cm. x 37 cm., paper, ink)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/11

Unidentified sketch of street layout, n.d., c.1869 No scale
(18 cm. x 22 cm., paper, pencil)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/12

Plan of cottage showing ground plan, n.d., c.1896 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [96]
(21 cm. x 24 cm., tracing paper, ink)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/13

Plan showing arches, n.d. No scale
(25 cm. x 15 cm., tracing paper, pencil)

Rough notes and calculations (Ref: D/Ad 1/7/14-22)Ref: D/Ad 1/7/14

Schedule of prices for painter, March 1866 Endorsed: Mr. Layton, May '69
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/15

Rough notes, n.d., c.1869
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/16

Notebook of R. & S. Adamson containing rough notes concerning an unidentified project, 1875
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/17

List of materials required at Croxdale by R. & S. Adamson, 13 March 1879
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/18

List of timber required by R. & S. Adamson, n.d., c.1879 Endorsed: illustration of Haddon Hall, Derbyshire, in the Building News of 7 March 1879
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/19

Rough notes re. bricklayer's work, n.d., c.1880's
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/20

Note of work done and sums due to particular workmen, n.d., c.1880's
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/21

Calculations of R. & S. Adamson of materials required, n.d., c.1880's
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/22

Rough note concerning timber, n.d., c.1881
(paper, 1 folio)

Correspondence (Ref: D/Ad 1/7/23-31)

Correspondence regarding prices of Building Materials

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/23

Letter of C. Brand to Mr. Adamson concerning prices of slag, 22 February 1882
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/24

Letter of C. Bland at Southbank replying to Mr. Adamson's inquiry about the purchase of hay, 28 February 1882
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/25

Letter from the North Eastern Railway to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, quoting the rate for carriage of bricks, 23 February 1882
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/26

Letter of M. Bradley, whinstone merchant, Great Ayton, to R. & S. Adamson, Gainford, concerning supply of stone, 24 February 1882
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/27

Letter from Richard Bintes, Houghton Bank Quarry to R. & S. Adamson concerning supply of materials, 12 February 1874
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/28

Letter from A. Taylor to R. & S. Adamson concerning arrangement of meeting at Darlington, n.d., c.1875
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/29

Letter from John Stainsby, Woodlands Terrace, Darlington, to R. & S. Adamson concerning the colour of some painting, 8 November 1884

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/30

Letter of Margaret Lowes, nee Richardson, Scotswood, to an unspecified person requesting that her marriage certificate be sent to her, n.d., c.1890
(paper, 1 folio)

Ref: D/Ad 1/7/31

Stamped envelopes addressed to R. & S. Adamson, 1876 to 1903
(paper, 22 envelopes)



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