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- 1949–1961 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
49 files in 2 boxes (0.33 linear metres)
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Name of creator
Biographical history
John W. Castle (d.1962) was a member of the AHS and a contributor to Antiquarian Horology in its early years. In the 1950s, he undertook research for a book about famous clocks of Europe. He lived in Pinhoe near Exeter, Devon, and in Hambridge, Langport, Somerset, England.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Deposited at AHS as part of the large collection of material received from the estate of Arthur Mitchell.
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Scope and content
This collection comprises mostly John W. Castle’s correspondence with local authorities of European towns and cities enquiring about famous local clocks, conducted in course of his research for a book about famous clocks of Europe. The files contain information obtained as a result, including photographs and publications. The book has never been published.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
John W. Castle’s archive has been fully catalogued and no further deposits are expected.
System of arrangement
The collection is arranged into two series, reflecting the original arrangement of the files at the time of deposit.
CAS/01: Notes and publications
CAS/02: Subject files (arranged alphabetically)
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Conditions governing access
These records are mostly available for public access by prior appointment. Records containing personal information are subject to access restrictions under the UK Data Protection Act, 2018.
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Mostly English, some German, French and Italian
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Archivist's note
Catalogued in April 2023 by the AHS Archivist.