The bundle contains papers relating to the estates belonging to George Harry Grey (1765-1845), 6th Earl of Stamford, in Stayley and Ashton under Lyne co. Lancs. Topics discussed include shooting on Stayley Moors (EGR4/2/7/13/2-4), a complaint by attorneys in Ashton under Lyne that Lord Stamford's agents monopolized the conveyancing business in the town (/5-7), the Court of Requests established by Act of Parliament in 1808 for the speedy recovery of small debts in Ashton under Lyne (/1, /8-13 & /17), a fire at Ashton under Lyne parish church (/15-16), and the letting of Ashton Moss (/14 & /18-19).
Bundle of Papers re Stayley and Ashton under Lyne
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- ReferenceGB 133 EGR4/2/7/13
- Dates of Creation18081829-1841
- Physical Description19 pieces.