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Bussey and Armstrong, building contractors and timber merchants

Reference: D/BA Catalogue Title: Bussey and Armstrong, building contractors and timber merchants Area: Catalogue Category: Business and Industry Records Description: 

Covering Dates: 1922-1957

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  • Bussey and Armstrong, building contractors and timber merchants
    • Bussey and Armstrong, building contractors and timber merchants (Ref: D/BA)
    • Plans (Ref: D/BA 1-13)
    • Plans for re-development of Court Arcade, Skinnergate, Darlington (Ref: D/BA 14-25)
    • Plans of Lloyds Bank in Skinnergate, Darlington (Ref: D/BA 16/1-8)
    • Council House Plans (Ref: D/BA 17-29)
    • Darlington Rural District Council (Ref: D/BA 17-20)
    • Darlington Borough Council (Ref: D/BA 21-29)

Catalogue Description

Bussey and Armstrong, building contractors and timber merchants, Darlington

18 November 1986 Acc: Da 135 (D)

Catalogue Contents

Bussey and Armstrong, building contractors and timber merchants (Ref: D/BA)Plans (Ref: D/BA 1-13)

Building and estate plans for Darlington, Barnard Castle, Haughton-le-Skerne, Lartington, Middelton-in-Teesdale, Middleton St. George, County Durham, and Acomb, Yorkshire

Ref: D/BA 1

Plan of proposed pair of semi-detached houses in Cleveland Avenue with ground and first floor plan, section and north, south east and west elevation, n.d. Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, paper, 69 cm. x 64 cm.)

Ref: D/BA 2

Sketch design for proposed house at Acomb, York, for Mr. Frank Smithson. by B.G.C. Collier, Darlington, designer, n.d. Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 27 cm. x 50 cm., paper, coloured)

Ref: D/BA 3

Part of sale plan for portion of Middleton St. George Estate, n.d. Scale: 25.344 inches to 1 mile [1:2500]
(1 plan, 55 cm. x 31 cm. paper, coloured)

Ref: D/BA 4

Sale plans (2) of Haughton le Skerne Glebe Land, G.T. Bainbridge, son and Handley, estate auctioneers, n.d. Scale: 200 feet to 1 inch [1:2400]
(2 plans, 57.5 cm. x 36.5 cm., paper, coloured)

Ref: D/BA 5

Plan of proposed 50 foot roadway from Neasham Road to Yarm Road (Geneva Road) with section of land (16.845 acres) marked out on either side of the road by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, n.d. [1922] Scale: 25.344 inches to 1 mile (1:2500)
(1 plan, 55 cm. x 65 cm., paper, coloured)

Ref: D/BA 6

Plan of pair of houses in Milbank Road for Messrs. Armstrong and Crawford with ground and first floor plan, section, front, back and side elevations and block plan, n.d. [1928] Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 79 cm. x 52 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 7

Plan of proposed pair of cottages at Whinfield for W Brownless Esq., with ground and first floor plan, section and elevation by J. Clayton, architect, n.d. [1929] No scale
(1 plan, 39.5 cm. x 35 cm., waxed linen, coloured)

Ref: D/BA 8

Plan of Raby Estate amended layout between Carmel Road, Cleveland Terrace, Milbank Road and Cleveland Avenue showing detached houses worth about £1,000 and semi-detached houses worth about £500 and £700 by F. Clark and Son, architect, September 1933 Scale: 200 feet to 1 inch [1:2400]
(1 plan, 34 cm. x 45.5 cm., paper, coloured)

Ref: D/BA 9

Plan of proposed bungalow on Alston Road, Middleton-in-Teesdale for Mr. Thomas Tarn with ground and roof plan, section and north and south elevation, November 1935 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 69 cm. x 49 cm., paper, coloured)

Ref: D/BA 10

Plan of proposed house at South Terrace, with ground and first floor plan, section and elevation, n.d. Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 47.5 cm. x 38 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 11

Plan of proposed house at Lartington for Mr. Watson, with ground floor plan, section and elevation of side to road, n.d. Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 42 cm. x 34 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 12

Plan of layout of Thornfield Road, n.d. Scale: 1:500
(1 plan, 47 cm. x 20 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 13/1-4

Amended ground plans of detached house on Darlington Road, Barnard Castle, for T.N. MacBenn, Esq., 21 August, 8 and 28 September 1936 No scale
(4 plans, 31 cm. by 21 cm., paper, coloured)

Ref: D/BA 13/5

Amended plan of garage at detached house on Darlington Road, Barnard Castle for T.N. MacBenn Esq., with ground floor plan and east elevation by Wetherell, Dent and Pickergill, architect, December 1936 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 30 cm. x 42 cm., paper, coloured)

Plans for re-development of Court Arcade, Skinnergate, Darlington (Ref: D/BA 14-25)Ref: D/BA 14/1

Plan of 7-10 Skinnergate by J. Clayton and Deas, architects, February 1953 No scale
(1 plan, 20 cm. x 32.5 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 14/2

Plan of proposed furniture saleroom and store at 8 Skinnergate for Wm. Haithwaite by J. Clayton and Deas, architects, 19 March 1953 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 73 cm. x 58.5 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/1

Plan of shopping arcade for W. Haithwaite by N.H. Godsmark, architect, May 1956 Building control plan 1958/304 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 74 cm. x 48 cm., paper, coloured)

Ref: D/BA 15/2

Ground floor plan of arcade by N.H. Godsmark, architect, July 1956 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(1 plan, 72 cm. x 51 cm., paper, coloured)

Ref: D/BA 15/3

Roof plan of arcade by N.H. Godsmark, architect, July 1956 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(1 plan, 72 cm. x 50 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/4

Sections of arcade and elevation of warehouse by N.H. Godsmark, architect, July 1956 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(1 plan, 75 cm. x 50 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/5

Sections of arcade by N.H. Godsmark, architect, July 1956 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(1 plan, 50 cm. x 75 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/6

Site plan, section and part of first floor and roof plan for arcade by N.H. Godsmark, architect Scales: 1:1250; 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48] and 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(1 plan, 50 cm. x 75 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/7

Section of roof arcade by N.H. Godsmark, architect, June 1956 Scale: 1/2 full size details [1:2]
(1 plan, paper, 50 cm x 75 cm.)

Ref: D/BA 15/8

Details of eves of arcade by N.H. Godsmark, architect, June 1956 Scale: 1/2 final size details [1:2]
(1 plan, 74 cm. x 50 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/9

Section through parapet wall and gutter by N.H. Godsmark, architect, June 1956
(1 plan, 75 cm. x 55 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/10

Layout and details of trofdek types 900 and 1150 for roofs to shop 1-10 by N.H. Godsmark, architect, H. Newsum Sons and Co., Engineers, Lincoln, 15 December 1956
(1 plan, 98 cm. x 64 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/11

Setting out plan of stanchions for arcade , W. Richardson and Co. Ltd., 19 September 1956
(1 plan, 75 cm. x 52.5 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/12

Plan asbestos sheeting for gable, W. Richardson and Co. Ltd, n.d.
(1 plan, 51 cm. x 38 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/13

Plan of drapers shop at 6 and 8 Skinnergate for J. Snowball, with plan, elevations from Arcade and Skinnergate and sections by N.H. Godsmark, architect, March 1957 Scales: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48] and 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(1 plan, 74.5 cm. x 50 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/14

Plan of shop window and door frame details for J. Snowball by N.H. Godsmark, architect, March 1957 Full size details [1:1]
(1 plan, 74.5 cm. x 50 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/15

Plan of show case and door details for J. Snowball by N.H. Godsmark, architect, March 1957 Scale: Full size [1:1]
(1 plan, 75 cm. x 50 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/16

Plan of fascia and sign details for J. Snowball by N.H. Godsmark, architect, March 1957 Scales: full size [1:1] and half size [1:2]
(1 plan, 49 cm. x 50 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/17

Plan of kiosk for Messrs. J.C. and N.H. Murray with front elevation and sections by N.H. Godsmark, architect, April 1957
(1 plan, 77 cm. x 51 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/18

Plan of kiosk for Messers. J.C. and N.H. Murray with sections and rear elevation by N.H. Godsmark, architect, April 1957 Scales: 1/2 full size [1:2] and 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(1 plan, 76 cm. x 50 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/19

Plan of kiosk for Messers. J.C. and N.H. Murray with sections and elevation showing shutter by N.H. Godsmark, architect Scales: 1/2 full size [1:2] and 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(1 plan, 50.5 cm. x 50 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/20

Plan of display unit for Messers. J.C. and H.N. Murray, 24 July 1957 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(1 plan, 55 cm. x 38 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/21

Plan of signboard for Kidds showroom by N.H. Godsmark, architect, n.d. Scale: 1.5 inches to 1 foot [1:8]
(1 plan, 74 cm. x 25 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/22

Plan of proposed layout for self service gramophone record shop for Messrs. Jeavons with plan and section by N.H. Godsmark, architect, 10 July 1957 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(1 plan, 71 cm. x 46 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/23

Plan of revised layout for Messers. Jeavons with plan and sections by N.H. Godsmark, architect, 24 July 1957 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(1 plan, 72 cm. x 47 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/24

Plan of stock shelves and cash desk for Messers. Jeavons by N.H. Godsmark, architect, 24 July 1957 Scales: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24] and 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(1 plan, 72 cm. x 46 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 15/25

Plan of shop no.8 with plan, inside and outside elevation and elevation of screen, 20 August 1957 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(1 plan, 58 cm. x 54 cm., paper)

Plans of Lloyds Bank in Skinnergate, Darlington (Ref: D/BA 16/1-8)Ref: D/BA 16/1

Plan of existing premises with ground floor, first floor, second floor, basement and attic plans signed by W. Armstrong as one of the drawings referred to in the agreement, Mauchlen, Weightman and Elphick, architects, Newcastle, 22 March 1955 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 97 cm. x 63 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 16/2

Survey of existing premises with section and south elevation signed by W. Armstrong as one of the drawings referred to in the agreement, Mauchlen, Weightman and Elphick, architects, Newcastle, February 1955 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 71 cm. x 61 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 16/3

Front elevation of existing premises with section, Mauchlen, Weightman and Elphick, architects, Newcastle, 18 May 1955 Scales: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24] and 1 inch to 1 foot [1:12]
(1 plan, 130 cm. x 70 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 16/4

Proposed alterations with ground floor, first floor and basement plans and sections signed by W. Armstrong as one of the drawings referred to in the agreement, Mauchlen, Weightman and Elphick, architects, Newcastle, 10 February 1955 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 98 cm. x 70 cm., paper, coloured)

Ref: D/BA 16/5

Ground floor plan of alteration by Mauchlen, Weightman and Elphick, architects, Newcastle, 3 August 1955 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(1 plan, 117 cm. x 73 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 16/6

First floor plan of alterations with section by Mauchlen, Weightman and Elphick, architects, Newcastle, 13 February 1955 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(1 plan, 129 cm. x 66 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 16/7

Basement plan of alterations with section and elevation of stairs by Mauchlen, Weightman and Elphick, architects, Newcastle, 9 August 1955 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(1 plan, 117 cm. x 71.5 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 16/8

Sections by Mauchlen, Weightman and Elphick, architects, Newcastle, 9 August 1955 Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(1 plan, 127 cm. x 65 cm., paper)

Council House Plans (Ref: D/BA 17-29)Darlington Rural District Council (Ref: D/BA 17-20)Ref: D/BA 17

Plan of proposed twelve houses at Hurworth in the Oval, site plan showing house type E4, E5 and A12 and ground and first floor plan of type E5 and front elevations by James F. Sweeten, engineer, October 1949 Scales: 1:500 and 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 61 cm. x 45 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 18

Plan of type E5 showing back and end elevations and section by James F. Sweeten, engineer, October 1949 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 46 cm. x 34 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 19

Plans of type E4 with ground and first floor plan, section and front, back and end elevation by James F. Sweeten, engineer, October 1949 and February 1950 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 45 cm. x 34 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 20

Plans of type A12 with ground and first floor plan, section and front, back and side elevation by James F. Sweeten, engineer, October 1949 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 53 cm. x 45 cm., paper)

Darlington Borough Council (Ref: D/BA 21-29)Ref: D/BA 21

Plan of Cockerton Housing Estate between Newton Lane, Bates Avenue, Nickstream Lane and Minors Crescent showing house types and street layout by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, n.d. Scale: 1:500
(1 plan, 115 cm. x 72 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 22

Plan similar to D/BA 21 but less detailed
(1 plan, 115 cm. x 76 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 23

Plan of Cockerton Housing Estate between Nickstream Lane, Sandriggs, Stooperdale Avenue and Bates Avenue showing names, dates [of completion?] and occasional building control number of plan, c.1934
(1 plan, 72 cm. x 55 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 24

Plan of drainage in Newton Lane by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, 16 July 1946 Scale: 16 feet to 1 inch [1:192]
(1 plan, 88 cm. x 46 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 25/1

Plan of a house type 1B, part of ground and first floor plan by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, 2 October 1945 Half inch details
(1 plan, 76 cm. x 61 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 25/2

Section of type 1B by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, 3 October 1945 Half inch details
(1 plan, 76 cm. x 57 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 26/1

Plan of twenty three houses at Cockerton, site 1, Spring Court, Type 2/5; site 2, Hunstanworth Road, showing type 3/1; and site 3, Mary Court, showing types 2/5, 3/1 and 3/2 by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, 16 May 1945 Scale: 1:500
(1 plan, 67 cm. x 58 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 26/2

Plan of block of two houses type 2/5A, with ground and first floor plan; front, rear and end elevation and section by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, August 1945 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 69 cm. x 42 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 26/3

Plan of ground and first floor of type 2/5A by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, November 1945 Half inch details
(1 plan, 76.5 cm. x 57 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 26/4

Plan of section and half elevation of house type 2/5A by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, November 1945
(1 plan, 76 cm. x 56 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 26/5

Sketch plan of drainage of houses 20-23, Spring Court, type 2/5A by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, April 1946 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 69 cm. x 50 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 26/6

Sketch plan of drainage system of Type 2/5A by E Minors, Borough Surveyor, December 1945 Scale: 1/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(1 plan, 53 cm. x 39 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 27/1

Plan of block of four houses type 4/2 with ground and first floor plan, front and rear elevation and section by E Minors, Borough Surveyor, October 1945 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 72 cm. x 42 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 27/2

Plan of type 4/2 with part ground and first floor plan and section by E Minors, Borough Surveyor, 1 April 1946 Half inch details
(1 plan, 76 cm. x 57 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 27/3

Plan of type 4/2 with sections through doorways and windows and elevations of front doorway and centre passage, 13 February 1946 Half inch details
(1 plan, 68 cm. x 41 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 27/4

Plan of block of four houses type 4/3 with ground and first floor plan, section and front and rear elevation by E Minors, Borough Surveyor, 29 October 1945 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 71 cm. x 42 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 28/1

Plan of block of eight houses type 8/1 with front, rear and end elevation and section by E Minors, Borough Surveyor, 1 October 1945 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 71 cm. x 41 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 28/2

Amendment to D/BA 28/1 by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, 31 May 1946 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 73 cm. x 43 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 28/3

Plan of ground and first floor of type 8/1 by E. Minors, Borough Surveyor, 1 October 1945 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 69 cm. x 41 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 28/4

Plan of outhouses and sections of type 8/1A by E Minors, Borough Surveyor, 7 August 1946 Half inch details
(1 plan, 93 cm. x 59 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 28/5

Sketch of roof to end houses type 8/1 and 8/1A by E Minors, Borough Surveyor, 27 September 1946 Scale: 1/4 inch to 1 foot [1:48]
(1 plan, 28.5 cm. x 41 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 29/1

Plan of block of four flats type F1 with half ground and first floor plan section; and front and end elevation by E.A. Tornbohm, Borough Architect, 26 July 1948 Scale: 4 feet to 1 inch [1:48]
(1 plan, 100 cm. x 69 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 29/2

Plan of half foundation, half roof, half ground floor, rear elevation and half longitudinal section of type F1 by E.A. Tornbohm, Borough Architect, 26 July 1948 Scale: 4 feet to 1 inch [1:48]
(1 plan, 100 cm. x 69 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 29/3

Drainage plans of Kenilworth Drive, types F1 by E.A. Tornbohm, Borough Architect, September 1947 Scale: 16 feet to 1 inch [1:192]
(1 plan, 30 cm. x 45.5 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 29/4

Drainage plans of Arundel Drive, types F1 by E.A. Tornbohm, Borough Architect, 1 June 1948 Scale: 16 feet to 1 inch [1:192]
(1 plan, 60 cm. x 46 cm., paper)

Ref: D/BA 29/5

Drainage plan of Rothbury Drive with type F1 by E.A. Tornbohm, Borough architect, 4 June 1948 Scale: 16 feet to 1 inch [1:192]
(1 plan, 60 cm. x 47 cm., paper)



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