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- 1949–1976 (Creation)
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15 files in 2 boxes (0.33 linear metres)
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Biographical history
Lewis Stafford Northcote (d.1977) was an early member of the Antiquarian Horological Society, who made considerable contribution to antiquarian horology. Together with the late Dr Beeson, he helped advance the study of turret clocks by discovering, recording and classifying clocks of importance, not least the significant clock at Idbury, with its two-plane escapement. He was also a superb draughtsman and many horological works published in the 1960s and 1970s bear evidence of his craftsmanship.
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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 contains horological correspondence, research notes, photographs and printed material created and compiled by Lewis S. Northcote.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
Lewis S. Northcote’s archive has been fully catalogued and no further deposits are expected.
System of arrangement
The collection is arranged into files as compiled by L. S. Northcote. The original folders and envelopes containing the papers were in very poor condition, so only their fragments containing addresses, stamps and other information have been retained.
The collection comprises three series
NOR/01: Correspondence files
NOR/02: Notes and articles
NOR/03: Printed material
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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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English
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Archivist's note
Catalogued in May 2023 by the AHS Archivist.