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Office of Works and successors: Deeds, Series III (Contract Rolls)

Catalogue reference: WORK 13

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WORK 13

This is the third series of title deeds of the Commissioners of Works.They are the original contracts for the erection and maintenance of various public offices, royal residences, post offices and other public buildings (including a few overseas...

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WORK 13

Title
Office of Works and successors: Deeds, Series III (Contract Rolls)
Date

1844-1951

Description

This is the third series of title deeds of the Commissioners of Works.

They are the original contracts for the erection and maintenance of various public offices, royal residences, post offices and other public buildings (including a few overseas establishments) with (attached) specifications of work and material and architect's drawings relating thereto.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
  • Ministry of Works, 1943-1962
  • Ministry of Works and Buildings, 1940-1942
  • Ministry of Works and Planning, 1942-1943
  • Office of Woods, Forests, Land Revenues, Works and Buildings, Works Department, 1832-1851
  • Office of Works, 1851-1940
Physical description

1395 flat sheets, rolls and volumes

Subjects
Topics
Conveyancing
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14614/

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