Documents concerning Manchester Diocesan Building Company property.

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(i) Memorandum of agreement between Mrs Anne Heywood and others, and MDBC, in relation to a party wall between their properties in King Street, Manchester. Drawn up by Charles Heywood & Son, Manchester. With plan attached. 3 Nov 1883

(ii) 11 items in an envelope labelled Manchester Diocesan Leases, 1906-1926.

(a) Lease of rooms and premises at 53 South King Street, Manchester, from MDBC to Messrs John Alker & Co, for 10 years at £120, 8 Aug 1906. With 3 5 year extensions from 29 Sep 1916, 7 Feb 1917 and 29 Sep 1926.

(b) Copy of a letter from F. Archer Gillies, secretary of MDBC, to Messrs John Alker & Co, in relation to the cancellation of their present lease of premises at 51 South King Street, Manchester, in favour of a new lease to incorporate the late Mr Chesney's rooms, 9 Mar 1936.

(c) Letter from John Alker & Co to F.A. Gillies, secretary of MDBC, regarding their acceptance of the new lease proposed in Gillies's letter of 9 Mar 1936. On headed paper, signed John Alker & Co, 10 Mar 1936.

(d) Note re Alker lease, 25 Mar 1936.

(e) Handwritten note re the Edwards lease of 4 rooms for £100 per annum plus water rates, nd.

(f) Letter from J.L. Edwards to Messrs Gillies, Cosslett & Co, re his acceptance of the lease of 4 rooms. Signed J.L. Edwards, 27 Mar 1936.

(g) Letter from Leah, Connolly & Co to Messrs Gillies, Cosslett & Co, re the vacancy of the offices at 51 South King Street, Manchester. Signed E.B. Leah, 30 Mar 1936.

(h) Copy of letter to Leah, Connolly & Co from the secretary of MDBC, re the liability of Leah, Connolly & Co for another year's rent, 31 Mar 1936.

(i) Letter from Leah, Connolly & Co to F. Archer Gillies, requesting the consent of the landlord for them to surrender their tenancy. Signed E.B. Leah, 31 Mar 1936.

(j) Letter from Parkinson, Slack & Needham to MDBC, re the drafts of leases to Alker & Co and J.L. Edwards, which are said to be enclosed, 23 Apr 1936.

(k) Letter from John Alker & Co to Messrs Gillies & Cosslett & Co, re 2 estimates for enclosing a portion of the landing on the 1st floor, near their offices, 15 Apr 1936.

Archive Record|Table of contents

Manchester Diocesan Buildings Company LimitedMDBC

Minute Books and Agenda BookMDBC/1

Documents concerning Shareholders and SharesMDBC/2

Cash and Transfer BooksMDBC/3

Directors' Annual Reports and Statements of AccountsMDBC/4

Miscellaneous Financial PapersMDBC/5

Leases of Premises belonging to the Manchester Diocesan Buildings Company LtdMDBC/6

Miscellaneous Documents concerning Manchester Diocesan Building Company PropertyMDBC/7

Documents concerning premises at 64 South King Street.MDBC/7/1

Documents concerning Manchester Diocesan Building Company property.MDBC/7/2

Miscellaneous Documents concerning Manchester Diocesan Building Company PropertyMDBC/7/3

Insurance policies by the North British & Mercantile Insurance Co for the building at 64 King Street, Manchester.MDBC/7/4

Documents concerning Manchester Diocesan Building Company property.MDBC/7/5

Memorandum of agreement between MDBC and Mrs Anne Heywood and Messrs Charles Heywood and Henry Heywood Price, re the extent of a party wall and issue of an agreement between the same parties dated 3 Nov 1883.MDBC/7/6

Blank cards of invitation from the directors of the MDBC to a ceremony to "declare the buildings open" on 30 Sep 1884.MDBC/7/7

Bundle of items in envelope labelled 'Diocesan Buildings Co, Floor Area'.MDBC/7/8

Insurance certificate regarding the insurance of plate glass at a shop in King Street and at the corner of South King Street and Four Yards.MDBC/7/9

Bundle of documents concerning the installation of wire by the National Telephone Company Ltd to premises at 51 & 53 South King Street.MDBC/7/10

Correspondence concerning Manchester Diocesan Building Company property at South King Street.MDBC/7/11

Agreement for yearly tenancy between MDBC and Messrs E.P. Charlewood and E.S. Chesney, at the yearly rent of £193.MDBC/7/12

Copy of an offer of tenancy from MDBC to the Commissioners of H. M. Works, of the offices in 51 South King Street, Manchester, for 3 years from 24 Jun 1913, for 352.10.0 per annum.MDBC/7/13

Letter from H. M. Office of Works to MDBC, acknowledging the receipt of the form of offer re offices at 51 South King Street.MDBC/7/14

Letter from Edward S. Chesney to Mr Gillies, concerning a proposed letting.MDBC/7/15

Letters from H. M. Office of Works and the Senior Lady Inspector of Factories concerning 51 South King Street.MDBC/7/16

Correspondence between A.A. Gillies, H. M. Office of Works and the Lady Inspector of Factories, concerning additional accommodation for the staff of the Manchester Lady Inspector of Factories at 51 South King Street.MDBC/7/17

Letters concerning Manchester Diocesan Building Company property.MDBC/7/18

Letters concerning Manchester Diocesan Building Company property.MDBC/7/19

Letters from Henry S. Batey to A.A. Gillies, secretary, MDBC, concerning his tenancy of MDBC premises.MDBC/7/20

Bundle of items in an envelope addressed to A.A. Gillies, Esq, 37 Brown Street, Manchester. Labelled 'John Alker & Co Extended Lease for 5 years from 29th Sept 1921'.MDBC/7/21

2 letters from Hill & Whiteside to A.A. Gillies, re renting premises.MDBC/7/22

Letters to A.A. Gillies concerning Manchester Diocesan Building Company property.MDBC/7/23

Documents concerning 51 South King Street, Manchester.MDBC/7/24

2 items in an envelope labelled 'Caretaker - Mrs Brockbank 24/1/1921. Terms of Appointment'.MDBC/7/25

Documents concerning Manchester Diocesan Building Company property.MDBC/7/26

2 letters from J. Arnold Haughton to A.A. Gillies, requesting the key to the offices, and acknowledging receipt of tenancy agreement for 51 South King Street.MDBC/7/27

Tenancy agreement between MDBC and John Arnold Haughton, re the letting of offices in 51 South King Street for £70 per annum for 3 years.MDBC/7/28

Documents concerning the lease of 51 South King Street, Manchester.MDBC/7/29

Letters concerning J. Arnold Haughton's property.MDBC/7/30

Documents concerning premises at 51 South King Street, Manchester.MDBC/7/31

Typed letter from Alliance Assurance Co. Ltd, 74 King Street, to Messrs Gillies, Cosslett & Co., MDBC, confirming insurance of plate glass at nos. 64 and 66 King Street, Manchester, for £6.10.0 whilst unoccupied and £5.4.0 when occupied. Signed Ernest Weston, manager.MDBC/7/32

Advertisement for the letting of the corner shop and basement of nos. 64 and 66 King Street, Manchester.MDBC/7/33

Letter from the Rating and Valuation Office, Manchester, to Messrs Gillies, Cosslett & Co, concerning premises at 51-53 South King Street, Manchester.MDBC/7/34

Documents relating to the Civil Defence Act, 1939.MDBC/7/35

Unused scrip certificates.MDBC/7/36

Sealed envelope containing key, labelled 'MD Buildings & Co, keys to front door'.MDBC/7/37

3 unused agreements for yearly tenancy.MDBC/7/38

CorrespondenceMDBC/8

Documents concerning the Liquidation of the Manchester Diocesan Buildings Company LtdMDBC/9