Series
Pledge Book of George Fettes of Stonegate, pawnbroker
Catalogue reference: PAW/1
What’s it about?
This record is about the Pledge Book of George Fettes of Stonegate, pawnbroker dating from 1777-1778.
Is it available online?
Maybe, but not on The National Archives website. This record is held at Explore York Libraries & Archives.
Can I see it in person?
Not at The National Archives, but you may be able to view it in person at Explore York Libraries & Archives.
Full description and record details
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
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PAW/1
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Title (The name of the record)
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Pledge Book of George Fettes of Stonegate, pawnbroker
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Date (When the record was created)
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1777-1778
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Description (What the record is about)
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The volume lists names of depositors, their address (street only), articles pledged (many of which were clothes) sums of money and date of redemption. Entries for watches list the maker's name and watch number. Also includes undated loose papers: a bill from Thomas Grimshaw of 68 Micklegate to Mr Wood for painting of whole length family group, £168, 4 April 1850, in an envelope listing the family members painted; a price card of Mr T Grimshaw, portrait painter and; a small round label inscribed "Grimshaw Dringhouses".
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Explore York Libraries & Archives
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
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Not Public Record(s)
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Pawnbroker of Lady Peckett's Yard
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
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1 Volume
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
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Open
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/7171d0d7-8b80-40a0-9a56-1a0da0432292/
Catalogue hierarchy
This record is held at Explore York Libraries & Archives
Within the fonds: PAW
Records of the Pawnbroker of Lady Peckett's Yard
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Pledge Book of George Fettes of Stonegate, pawnbroker