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Lot 156 1901-1940 Fitzwilliam Square Accounts and Minutes books
13 by 9 in.
Two volumes full of interesting manuscript content relating to the finances and upkeep of the Square. Including notes relating to the Fitzwilliam Ward Recruiting Committee during the First World War and the distribution of 'Certificates of Honour' in the Square. Problems caused by the Royal Air Force, who occupied two houses in the Square during the war including their inconsiderate use of motor horns at early hours and refusal to pay 'Square Tax' for the maintenance of the area as "the Crown... is not bound by any Act of Parliament or bye-law imposing taxes on private individuals..". With some well known names recorded and signatures of Dermod O'Brien, John F. Cunningham, Dr. Brian Pringle, Dr. F. S. Bourke, the Jellet family etc. While others such as Jack B. Yeats lived on the Square during the period covered. (2 items)
Two volumes full of interesting manuscript content relating to the finances and upkeep of the Square. Including notes relating to the Fitzwilliam Ward Recruiting Committee during the First World War and the distribution of 'Certificates of Honour' in the Square. Problems caused by the Royal Air Force, who occupied two houses in the Square during the war including their inconsiderate use of motor horns at early hours and refusal to pay 'Square Tax' for the maintenance of the area as "the Crown... is not bound by any Act of Parliament or bye-law imposing taxes on private individuals..". With some well known names recorded and signatures of Dermod O'Brien, John F. Cunningham, Dr. Brian Pringle, Dr. F. S. Bourke, the Jellet family etc. While others such as Jack B. Yeats lived on the Square during the period covered. (2 items)
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