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Chester

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

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Chester Diocese, 1844-1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8293/E/9
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Most of this is correspondence with and about the livings, arranged by parish within dioceses. Note that these are the modern dioceses, which were not necessarily the ones that the living was in when it was first acquired. There is some overlap with the material in section F. The same numbers have been given for each diocese, thus E/2 and F/2 refer to the diocese of Bath and Wells.

Dates: 1844-1940
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the deposited records is unrestricted, and use may be made of them in publications without reference to the Trustees. Formal permission should, however, be sought for any full-length publication of material derived from them.
 Fonds

Copies of official letters relating to the diocese of Chester

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.17
Scope and Contents

Mostly from the privy council to William Chaderton, bishop of Chester, and, subsequently, bishop of Lincoln.

Dates: 1569-1596
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Evidence on the Dee Bill, 1850

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/522
Scope and Contents

Conclusion to the evidence taken for the Dee Conservancy and Improvement Bill Inquiry, with letters to Chester newspapers asking for a compromise between the proposers and opponents of the Bill.

Dates: 1850
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Fonds

James Dixon: letters to his father, 1836-1849

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6608-6609
Scope and Contents

Letters from James Dixon to his father John sent whilst he was travelling, mostly on the Continent. The letters have been guarded and bound. All are originals, and are addressed to John Dixon at 50 Fenchurch Street, London, except for /36 which is addressed to 6 Mecklenburgh Square. They give a detailed account of James Dixon's foreign travels, particularly of his sojourns in Vienna and Paris

Dates: 1836-1849
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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John Price Watergate St Chester / A dark mouse-dun pony from Market Drayton, 1875-04-15

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 193: 15r
Scope and Contents

Note; by Sir Francis Darwin pp Charles Robert Darwin


(Note)

Dates: 1875-04-15
Conditions Governing Access: From the Class: Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
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Letter from Francis 'Frank' Parker to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester, 1867-04-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 174: 19
Scope and Contents

Letter from Francis 'Frank' Parker to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester


(Letter)

Dates: 1867-04-22
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from George Cross to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester, 1876-10-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 161: 268
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Cross to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester


(Letter)

Dates: 1876-10-04
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from George Cross to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester, 1876-10-23

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 161: 270
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Cross to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester


(Letter)

Dates: 1876-10-23
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from George Cross to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester in with a note by Sir Francis Darwin, 1876-10-23

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 161: 271
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Cross to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester in with a note by Sir Francis Darwin


(Letter)

Dates: 1876-10-23
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from George Cross to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester in with a sketch, 1876-10-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 161: 269
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Cross to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester in with a sketch


(Letter)

Dates: 1876-10-09
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from John Price to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester, 1868-03-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 174: 74
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Price to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester


(Letter)

Dates: 1868-03-05
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from John Price to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester, 1868-10-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 174: 75
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Price to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester


(Letter)

Dates: 1868-10-28
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from John Price to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester, 1881-09-17

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 174: 76
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Price to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester


(Letter)

Dates: 1881-09-17
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from John Price to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester, 1869-04-24

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.2: 248
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Price to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester


(Letter)

Dates: 1869-04-24
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from John Price to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester postcard, 1874-09-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 58.1: 90
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Price to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Chester postcard


(Letter)

Dates: 1874-09-10
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from Susannah Darwin née Wedgwood to Sarah Wedgwood née Wedgwood; written at [Chester] See former no 235, 1782-11-01 - 1782-11-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 264: 21
Scope and Contents

Letter from Susannah Darwin née Wedgwood to Sarah Wedgwood née Wedgwood; written at [Chester] See former no 235


(Letter)

Dates: 1782-11-01 - 1782-11-30
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from Susannah Darwin née Wedgwood to [Sarah Wedgwood née Wedgwood?]; written at [Chester] See former no 236; P S only (connected with See previous item?), 1782-11-01 - 1782-11-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 264: 22
Scope and Contents

Letter from Susannah Darwin née Wedgwood to [Sarah Wedgwood née Wedgwood?]; written at [Chester] See former no 236; P S only (connected with See previous item?)


(Letter)

Dates: 1782-11-01 - 1782-11-30
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from William Darwin Fox to C M M Fletcher; written at Chester in envelope, 1852-03-01 - 1852-03-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 250: 58
Scope and Contents

Letter from William Darwin Fox to C M M Fletcher; written at Chester in envelope


(Letter)

Dates: 1852-03-01 - 1852-03-31
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Papers on River Dee navigation, 1850 - 1853

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/519
Scope and Contents Papers and correspondence on improvements to navigation on the River Dee, including papers on the history and organisation of the River Dee Company; comparisons of old and new standards at Chester; records of tides at Chester and Liverpool, with meteorological remarks from 1769; a report on the Company titled 'Dee Standard Restoration'; observations, calculations and discussions on the old and new level of the River Dee at Chester; plans of the River Dee for 1684, 1732, 1771, 1839 and 1849;...
Dates: 1850 - 1853
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on the Chester-Dee inquiry, 1849

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/520
Scope and Contents

Papers on the Admiralty Inquiry into the Chester - Dee Navigation improvement, including minutes of the evidence and appendices on tides and obstructions in the river.

Dates: 1849
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Sub-Series

Papers on tidal harbours, 1839 - 1846

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/504
Scope and Contents Papers concerning tidal harbours, including the proceedings of the Commission on the State of Tidal Harbours; notices of the Commission's meetings; minutes of evidence before the Commission, including evidence from G. Stephenson, J.M. Rendel and W. Cubitt; a report by the Commissioners on the port of Hull; reports on Southwold harbour; R. Stevenson's report on the Tay navigation, with plans of proposed harbour and railway crossings; improvements to the Severn River; suggestions and...
Dates: 1839 - 1846
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).