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Wednesfield Tennis Club and Institute Limited Reg. No. 10430 R
Catalogue reference: FS 17/312
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This record is about the Wednesfield Tennis Club and Institute Limited Reg. No. 10430 R dating from 1926-1936 in the series Registry of Friendly Societies: Rules and Amendments etc of Industrial and Provident.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- FS 17/312
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1926-1936
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Wednesfield Tennis Club and Institute Limited Reg. No. 10430 R
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- 3 working days notice to produce
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- Friendly societies
- Sports
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FS 17
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Wednesfield Tennis Club and Institute Limited Reg. No. 10430 R
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