Bundle of deeds and papers

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 133 RYL/1/5/8
  • Former Reference
      GB 133 TB 6.
  • Dates of Creation
      1844-1896
  • Physical Description
      16 pieces.

Scope and Content

Deeds and papers relating to properties in New High Street, Manchester, consisting of: 

  • /1: Agreement between John Skelton and John Speir Heron, 14 May 1844.
  • /2: Lease of warehouses by John Skelton to John Rylands, 26 Aug 1844.
  • /3: Plan and section of the wall to Mr Skelton's warehouses, 30 Nov 1852.
  • /4: Agreement between John Skelton and John Rylands, 11 Mar 1854.
  • /5: Agreement between John Skelton and John Rylands, 12 May 1854.
  • /6: Lease of warehouses by John Skelton to John Rylands, 29 Sep 1855.
  • /7: Lease of two warehouses by (1) John Skelton to (2) John Rylands and Reuben Spencer, 2 Jun 1870.
  • /8: Agreement between (1) John Rylands and Reuben Spencer and (2) John Skelton, respecting overhanging cornice and projections, 3 Jun 1870. Two copies.
  • /9: Agreement between John Skelton and John Rylands, for the erection and lease of a warehouse, 21 Jun 1860.
  • /10: Valuation of property consisting of warehouses and offices in New High St, belonging to Miss Eleanor Clarke (trustee of late John Skelton), 4 Jul 1894.
  • /11: Bill from William Wilson & Son, estate agents, auctioneers and valuers, for work undertaken re the lease of New High St warehouses from Skelton's trustees, 20 Nov 1895.
  • /12: Bills from Claye & Son and John Cross, in respect of the above, Feb 1896.
  • /13: Lease of 2 warehouses by Elinor Clarke to Rylands and Sons Ltd, 28 Feb 1896. Deed Register 4m.
  • /14: Duplicate Lease, as above.
  • /15: Planning permission and agreement for the building of 10 'Decklight Cellar Areas' at New High St, 1 Apr 1897.