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1903 – Jan 14, memorandum from John Smith & Sons concerning the new church clock and the bells

Description

Letter to the Reverend W H Price from John Smith & Sons (Frank & John H Smith, Partners), Midland Team Clock Works, Queen Street & Market Place, Derby, Manufacturers by Special Machinery of every description of Clocks, Chimes, Carillons etc for Cathedrals, Churches, Stables, Railway Stations, etc - concerning the acquisition of two more bells which will enhance the chimes of the new clock:

Dear Sir

Enclosed herewith we beg to hand you a drawing for the clock case which your carpenter should make and fix complete at once so as to save time when we being to fix clock – particulars are attached for his guidance.  The clock is well forward.

Soliciting your further favours

We beg to remain

Yours obediently

John Smith & Sons

Publication Date/Date Made
14 January 1903
Physical Characteristics (Dimensions)
20 cm x 25 cm
Physical Characteristics (Description)
1 sheet of John Smith & Sons (Frank & John H Smith, Partners) headed notepaper
Donor or Creator of Records
The family of the late Mrs Iris Brazier
Provenance
Believed to have been given for a village exhibition in 1971
Nature of Acquisition
Gift
Accession Date
2017
Access Conditions
Contact Archive Manager
Reference
4242/SJC/BRA