Bundle of letters from the Tennant Workers Association to Winifred Coombe-Tennant, concerning the formation and running of the TWA. Mostly from G J Williams, Secretary of the Association . 4 Mar 1922-3 Jan 1923

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Tennant Estate PapersD/D T

Section 1: Deeds And LeasesDD T/1/hub

Section 2: Estate AdministrationDD T/2/hub

Section 3: Records Relating To The Tennant CanalDD T/3/hub

Section 4: Records Relating To The Briton Ferry EstateDD T/4/hub

Section 5: Papers Relating To Disputes And Acts Of ParliamentDD T/5/hub

Section 6: Estate MapsDD T/6/hub

Section 7: Family Papers (Arranged Into Subsections By Individual)DD T/7/hub

Subsection 1: George Tennant (1765-1832)DD T/7/1/hub

Subsection 2: Charles Tennant (1796-1873)DD T/7/2/hub

Subsection 3: Gertrude Tennant Née Rich Collier (1820-1918)DD T/7/3/hub

Subsection 4: Jeremiah Richardson (1822-1906) And Family PapersDD T/7/4/hub

Subsection 5: George Pearce Serocold (1828-1912)DD T/7/5/hub

Subsection 6: Henry Morton StanleyDD T/7/6/hub

Subsection 7: Elsie (Alice) Tennant (1848-1930)DD T/7/7/hub

Subsection 8: Charles Coombe-Tennant 1852-1928DD T/7/8/hub

Subsection 9: Dorothy Tennant, (1855-1926)DD T/7/9/hub

Subsection 10: Winifred Coombe-Tennant - General PapersDD T/7/10/hub

Subsection 11: Papers Concerning Winifred Coombe-Tennant's Activities In The 1920sDD T/7/11/hub

Papers Concerning Forest Of Dean Election: Correspondence Concerning The ElectionDD T/7/11/1/hub

Bundle of letters labelled "general letters" concerning Winifred Coombe-Tennant's election campaign. Includes letters to Winifred Coombe-Tennant from Elizabeth Macadam (of the National Union of Societies of Equal Citizenship); the National and Provincial Bank; Russell Kerr, C Hale and John Woods (all of the Forest of Dean Coalition Party); C Blood and Miss Andrews and Letters concerning Mr Osmarston's pension, the League of Ex-service Men and the relief road workers. 3 Jan 1921 - 4 Aug. 1922D/D T 3907

Bundles of letters concerning WTC's election policies as devised by the Central Liberal Party Organisation and her agent John Wood; The Prime Minister; Mrs Price White and Mark Brace (employed to aid Winifred Coombe-Tennant in the Forest of Dean) and Edith Meadows (of the National Union for Equal Citizenship). 1 Nov. 1921 - 22 Oct. 1922D/D T 3908

Bundles of letters to Winifred Coombe-Tennant concerning the election campaign. Includes letters form the Prime Minister concerning possible wards in which she could stand, letters of congratulation, letters from Ealenor Macadam and Eva Hubbard (of the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship) concerning a questionaire sent to female candidates; Norah Gallichan concerning labour candidates S T Croucher (of the National Farmers' Union) concerning a questionnaire; John Wood; Miss Froggo; W H Millman and Mrs Price White. Also letters concerning Winifred Coombe-Tennant's expenses. 4 Nov. 1921 - 16 Dec. 1922D/D T 3909

Bundle of letters labelled "general" congratulating Winifred Coombe-Tennant for intending to stand as a candidate . 5 Nov. 1921-10 Oct. 1922D/D T 3910

Letters to Winifred Coombe-Tennant, congratulating her on intending to stand as candidate for the Forest of Dean . 5 Nov. 1921-27 Mar 1922D/D T 3911

Miscellaneous letters, concerning aspects of the campaign. With references to government policies on land nationalisation, the Mining Industry Act, Salmon and Fresh Water Fisheries, barbed wire in the Forest of Dean, ex-servicemen. Also concerning arrangements for speaking at meetings (Lydney Men's Owen, Drybrook District Memorial Hall), newspaper articles, a request for patronage (by Mr Morgan Jones) and the other candidate Mr Lloyd Newham. 20 Dec. 1921-21 July 1922D/D T 3912

Correspondence concerning pledges made by Winifred Coombe-Tennant to be fulfilled if elected. With reference to - Assessment and Collection of taxes, the Amalgamated Union of Bakers, Confectioners and Allied Workers. Civil Service employees, the Bank Officers Guild, Albany Ward Theatres, the Police Federation, The Divorce Laws, East Dean and United Parishes, the National Union of Framers, Temperance Issues, Teachers Old age and Station pensions, the South Irish Loyalty relief, the British Legion, the League of Nations and policies in the Near East, Industrial Assurance, Dog protection, master printers. 1922D/D T 3913

Bundle of letters to and from Winifred Coombe-Tennant, concerning pension awards to ex-serviceman in the Forest of Dean area. With reference to the cases of Frank Darby of Coalway, Herbert Hams of Symonds Yat, Oliver Merett Hardwicke of Cinderford, Albert H Willetts of Lydney, W J Waltham of Cinderford, Mrs Rhoda Lewis of Edenwall,. William Miles Sleeman, E Burley of Cleawell. 23 Feb. 1922-13 July 1922D/D T 3914

Bundle of letters marked "of secondary importance" includes letters from Mrs Price White, concerning the Trades Union Bill; 12 Downing Street concerning a road building scheme in the Forest of Dean; Eva Hubbard concerning the questionnaire for female candidates. 24 Feb. 1922 - 1 Nov. 1922D/D T 3915

Bundle of letters from the Tennant Workers Association to Winifred Coombe-Tennant, concerning the formation and running of the TWA. Mostly from G J Williams, Secretary of the Association . 4 Mar 1922-3 Jan 1923D/D T 3916

Papers concerning meetings and members of the TWA. 1922D/D T 3917

Press cutting and notes relating to Trade Unions and whether they should be used politically. n.d. (1922)D/D T 3918

File and associated loose papers and newspaper cuttings concerning the third candidate in the Forest of Dean election, Mr Augustus Dinnick. Concerning firstly a personal letter from Lord Salisbury to his (Salisbury's) cousin which was referred to by Winifred Coombe-Tennant's election agent to refute a publicity statement made by Mr Dinnick. Secondly, papers concerning Dinnick's claim to be the "Conservative Candidate" (as a result of Salisbury's message of good wishes) and Winifred Coombe-Tennant's claim that she retained the backing of both the Forest of Dean Conservative Association and the Central Unionist Party in spite of the dissolution of the Coalition Government. Papers include correspondence between Winifred Coombe-Tennant, Salisbury, Lloyd George, Dinnick, Balfour, John Wood (Winifred Coombe-Tennant's election agent) and E J Pritchard. With newspaper cuttings and examples of Dinnick's publicity. Also letters concerning Dinnick's application for relief in consequence of an excess in expenses in the election campaign, with reference to the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Act. Again with newspaper cuttings. 1 Nov. 1922-Jan 1923D/D T 3919

Bundle of letters, concerning Winifred Coombe-Tennant's failure to win a set at the election. Also Winifred Coombe-Tennant's and John Wood's statements of explanation. 13 Nov. 1922-30 Dec. 1922D/D T 3920

Lord Astor to Winifred Coombe-Tennant, concerning the Drink Trade, candidates and their opposition to female candidates - includes memorandum of Liquor Bill . 23 Nov. 1922-27 Nov. 1922D/D T 3921

File and loose letters, concerning the Salisbury letter with additional letters from Russell Kerr and John Wood to Winifred Coombe-Tennant. 11 Nov. 1922-5 Dec. 1922D/D T 3922

Lord Astor to Winifred Coombe-Tennant, concerning advice on the Salisbury letter, an article on "Conservative Women" in the Morning Post (enclosing copy of article) and the Die Hard Conservation Group (See also 5/4). Also National Liberal Council to Winifred Coombe-Tennant concerning Salisbury's letter and G M Thompson of the National Liberal Party to Winifred Coombe-Tennant concerning Henry Longstaff (to be forwarded to Lord Astor). With cutting from the Dean Forest News (15 Dec. 1922). 5 Dec. 1922-3 Jan 1923D/D T 3923

Bundle of letters marked "after the election" concerning the 1922 election with comments on women candidates, conservative party leaders, Dinnick and the drink trade, the TWA and Winifred's continuing role as the president of various societies. Includes copies of "Time and Tide" and "The Submarine Flotilla of the drink trade". 11 Dec. 1922-12 Dec. 1923D/D T 3924

George J Williams to Winifred Coombe-Tennant, concerning the TWA and Liberals. 23 July 1923-31 Dec. 1923D/D T 3925

Bundle of letters marked "after the election". George J Williams to Winifred Coombe-Tennant, concerning Dinnick's recent visit, growing socialism, Liberals, the condition of the register of voters and Russell Kerr to Winifred Coombe-Tennant concerning the 1925 election. 4 Dec. 1923-25 June 1925D/D T 3926

Newspapers Concerning The Forest Of Dean ElectionDD T/7/11/2/hub

Printed MaterialDD T/7/11/3/hub

Speeches And Miscellaneous Campaign MaterialDD T/7/11/4/hub

Miscellaneous Papers Relating To The Forest Of Dean, But Not The ElectionDD T/7/11/5/hub

Miscellaneous Concerning Winifred Coombe-Tennant And The Liberal Party Before And After The ElectionDD T/7/11/6/hub

Subsection 12: Winifred Coombe-Tennant - Papers Concerning The League Of Nations, Third Assembly, Geneva, September 1922DD T/7/12/hub

Subsection 13: Papers Relating To Winifred Coombe-Tennant And David Lloyd George; Originals Of Winifred Coombe-Tennant Journals Kept During Her Meetings With Lloyd George. Some With Attached NewscuttingsDD T/7/13/hub

Subsection 14: Papers Concerning Winifred Coombe-Tennant's Activities In The 1930sDD T/7/14/hub

Subsection 15: Items Concerning Winifred Coombe Tennant's Activities In The 1940sDD T/7/15/hub

Subsection 16: Winifred Coombe-Tennant's Activities In The Late 1940s And 1950sDD T/7/16/hub

Subsection 17: Winifred Coombe-Tennant's Involvement With Ilston Baptist ChurchDD T/7/17/hub

Subsection 18: George Christopher Serocold Tennant (1897-1917)DD T/7/18/hub

Subsection 19: Daphne Barbara Serocold Tennant (1907-1908)DD T/7/19/hub

Subsection 20: Alexander John Serocold Coombe Tennant (Born 1909)DD T/7/20/hub

Subsection 21: Augustus Henry Serocold Coombe-Tennant (1913-1989)DD T/7/21/hub

Subsection 22: Papers Relating To Both Alexander And Henry TennantDD T/7/22/hub

Section 8: Additional estate and family papers relating to the Tennant familyDD T/8/hub