THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHlEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 1954

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1 THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHlEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 1954 President Lt.-Col. Sir Robert Martin, C.M.G., D.L., M.A. Vice-Presidents Kathleen, Duchess of Rutland The Hon. Lady Martin The Right Rev. The Lord Bishop of Leicester, D.D. The Right Hon. Lord Braye The High Sheriff of Leicestershire The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Leicester The Very Rev. H. A. Jones, B.Sc., Provost of Manchester Sir William Brockington, C.B.E., M.A. Colin D. B. Ellis, Esq., M.C., M.A., F.S.A. Albert Herbert, Esq., F.R.I.B.A., F.S.A. Capt. L. H. Irvine, M.B.E., M.A. Victor Pochin, Esq., M.A., D.L. Walter Brand; Esq., F.R.I.B.A. A. Bernard Clarke, Esq. Levi Fox, Esq., M.A., F.S.A. W. G. Hoskins, Esq., M.A., Ph.D. Miss K. M. Kenyon, M.A., F.S.A. Officers Hon. Secretary: David T.-D. Clarke, Esq., M.A. Hon. Treasurer: C. L. Wykes, Esq., F.C.A. Hon. Auditor: Percy Russell, Esq., F.C.A. Hon. Editors: Professor J. Simmons, M.A. Norman Scarfe, Esq., M.A. Hon. Librarian: G. H. Martin, Esq., M.A. Trustees of the Leicestershire Archa1ological Society Albert Herbert, Esq., F.R.I.B.A., F.S.A. Lt.-Col. Sir Robert Martin, C.M.G., D.L., M.A. 8

2 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCH 0LOGICAL SOCIETY Trustees of the Leicestershire Archamlogical Research Fund Colin D. B. Ellis, Esq., M.C., M.A., F.S.A. A. H. Leavesley, Esq. Anthony Herbert, Esq., A.R.I.B.A. Capt. L. H. Irvine, M.B.E., M.A. H. 0. Wilshere, Esq. C. L. Wykes, Esq., F.C.A. Committee Anthony Herbert, Esq., A.R.I.B.A. (Chairman) The Hon. Secretary The Hon. Treasurer The Hon. Editors The Hon. Librarian The Rev. D. A. Adams, L.Th. The Rev. J. Burford, B.A. G. Arnold Cope, Esq., M.C., F.R.I.B.A. J. A. Daniell, Esq. Mrs. E. M. Dickson Mrs. C. A. B. Elliott Colin D. B. Ellis, Esq., M.C., M.A., F.S.A. H. P. R. Finberg, Esq., M.A., F.R.Hist.S. Mrs. H. Percy Gee Albert Herbert, Esq., F.R.I.B.A., F.S.A. A. H. Leavesley, Esq. L. A. Parker, Esq., B.Sc. (Econ.), Ph.D. Mrs. F. E. Skillington W. E. Warner, Esq. Mrs. A. M. Woodcock, M.A. Sub-Committee for Lectures and Excursions The Hon. Secretary Mrs. C. A. B. Elliott Mrs. F. E. Skillington (Executive Secretary) Miss Veronica Wykes 9

3 NINETY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT, 1953 Six general meetings of the Society were held, at five of which papers were read: 30 January 27 March 17 April 8 May Rev. S. E. Copp: "The Document in the Bottle". J. Walton, Esq., M.A.; "The Development of Industry and Trade Combination in Eighteenth-Century Leicester". Annual General Meeting, at the Newarke Houses Museum. Rev. T. M. Parker, M.A.: "William of Ockham and English Kingship". 25 September C. R. Clinker, Esq.: "The Leicester and Swannington Railway". 27 November Norman Searle, Esq., M.A.: "The Brothers Freer in the Peninsular War". Three excursions were held. The first, on 16 June, was attended by some thirty members and their friends, and was to Castle Ashby and Wellingborough. The party first inspected Castle Ashby House, which, by the courtesy of the Marquess of Northampton, was open specially for them that afternoon. So this exceptionally fine and interesting house was seen to the best advantage. The company then proceeded to the Hind hotel, Wellingborough, where Mrs. Muriel Duncan entertained them to tea. Afterwards members saw Miss Rowlett's beautiful garden and viewed the parish church under the guidance of the vicar, the Rev. M. M. Clarke. Mr. Anthony Herbert proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Duncan for her hospitality and to Mr. Clarke and others concerned in organising this very pleasant outing. The second excursion, on 15 July to Melton Mowbray, took a more unusual form. Members assembled at Melton church, where Mr. P. C. Shelbourn gave a detailed account of the building. He then showed the members the sevententh-century Bede Houses. Tea was served at the Brownlow Primary School, and afterwards the Society was joined in the school hall by a large number of guests from the Melton area. Sir Robert Martin gave one of his delightful addresses on the history and work of the Society and Mr. J. E. Brownlow delivered an informed and lively talk on the Melton Mowbray Town Lands. Votes of thanks to the speakers, the chairman, and the organisers, were proposed and cordially endorsed. On 3 September the members visited Stapleford Park and were shown over the house and the church by Lord and Lady Gretton, to whom Mr. C. L. Wykes expressed the Society's gratitude. After tea, at the Crown hotel, Oakham, members were received at the Chapel of St. John and St. Anne, Oakham, by the Rev. Canon G. E. Britten on behalf of the vicar of Oakham, and a short time was spent looking over this remnant of the medieval hospital. Col. Packe voiced the company's thanks to Canon Britten and the organisers. 10

4 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCH 0LOGICAL SOCIETY At the Annual General Meeting Sir Robert Martin was elected President of the Society in succession to the late Professor A. Hamilton Thompson. Later in the year Miss R. Bennett found it necessary to resign the office of Librarian, which she kindly undertook as a temporary measure when Capt. Irvine left Leicester in The Committee has recorded its appreciation of her services. Among those who resigned their membership of the Society was the Right Rev. Dr. Guy Vernon Smith, on his resignation of the see of Ten other members resigned or died. On the other hand 21 new members were elected, two associate members, and one associated institution. In the late summer, the Committee of the Society sponsored a local appeal for funds to assist the restoration of Staunton Harold church. A sum of 56 7s. was collected. The Committee has been considering the arrangements to be made for celebrating the centenary of the Society's foundation in A speciallyappointed Centenary Sub-Committee has drawn up a programme, which has been approved by the main Committee, and the detailed arrangements are now in course of preparation. II

5 THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHlEOLOGICAL SOCIETY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31 December N To Subscriptions : Council for British Archreology Lincoln Record Society... Canterbury and York Society... English Place-Name Society British Record Society Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings Midlands Federation of Museums and Art Galleries... Cost of Transactions : Printing and Issue of Transactions for the Year 1953 (Vol. XXIX)... Less Grant from University College, Leicester Sale of Offprints Library Additions, Binding, Honorarium L ecturers' Expenses Administrative Expenses: Rent Fire Insurance Printing, Stationery and Postages Bank Charges and Cheque Book GENERAL ACCOUNT By Subscriptions Income T ax reclaimed on Covenanted Subscriptions Income from Investments : Interest on 101 5s. 4d. Leicester Corporation 3 % Mortgage Loan (gross) Interest on 150 3½ % Conversion Stock 1961 (gross) Charges for Bound Copies of Transactions L ess cost of Binding... Sale of back numbers of Transactions Sale of Surplus Library books Net Income for the year carried to General Reserve Fund PUBLICATIONS ACCOUNT To Net Income for the year carried to Publications Fund By Sale of Publications: Leicestershire Uncalendared W ills... Studies in L eicestershire Agrarian History

6 THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHlEOLOGICAL SOCIETY BALANCE SHEET-31 December w Accumulated Funds: Excursion Secret:n:y's Account Publications Fund Less General Reserve Fund : Deficit brought forward from 1952 Less Net Income for the year Albert Herbert, Esq., F.S.A.: Loan at 31 Dec Less repaid during the year Sundry Creditors: Staunton Harold Church Restoration Fund Subscriptions paid in advance and other Accounts Bank Overdraft NoTE.-The Repayment of Income Tax on Subscriptions under Covenant for 1952 and 1953, amounting in tota:l to 158 6s. 2d. and credited to Revenue, may have to be refunded if the Inland Revenue Authorities are successful in certain proceedings which are at present under consideration. C. L. Wykes, F.C.A., Honorary Treasurer. TRUSTEES OF THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHJEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Lieut.-Colonel Sir Robert Martin, C.M.G., D.L. Albert Herbert, Esq., F.S.A Investments : 101 5s. 4d. Leicester Corporation 3% Mortgage Loan (Value 101) 150 3½% Conversion Stock 1961 (Value 129) Current Assets : Sundry Debtors Cash at Bank-Excursion Account Cash in hand AUDITOR'S REPORT I have examined the Balance Sheet dated 31 December 1953 and the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended that date and certify such accounts to be in accordance with the Books and Vouchers of the Society. I have satisfied myself that the Scrip of the above Investments is in the possession of the Bank. (Signed) Percy Russell, F.C.A., F.S.A., Leicester, 29 March Honorary Auditor.

7 THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHlEOLOGICAL RESEARCH FUND INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31 December 1953 To Fifth Annual Contribution to the Victoria History of the County of Leicester Bank Charges NOTE.-The Trustees are committed to the payment of a further 70 per annum for a total of five years towards the cost of the Victoria History of the County of By Income from Investments: Interest on 1,750 3½% War Loan-gross Interest on 175 3% Defence Bonds to date of redemption-gross.. Interest on s. 9d. 4% Consols Premium on Redemption of % Defence Bonds Net Deficit for the year j>. Capital Account: Balance at 31 December 1952 Income Account: Balance at 31 December Less Net Deficit for the year BALANCE SHEET-31 December , , TRUSTEES OF THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCH1 0LOGICAL RESEARCH FUND C. D. B. Ellis, Esq., M.C., M.A. A. H. Leavesley, Esq. Anthony Herbert, Esq. C. L. Wykes, Esq. Capt. L. H. Irvine, M.B.E., M.A. H. 0. Wilshere, Esq. Investments on Capital Account: 1,029 4s. 8d. 3½% War Loan (Value 872) s. 9d. 4 % Consolidated Stock (Value 266) Investment on Income Account : s. 4d. 3½% War Loan (Value 611) Balance at Bank 1, , , AUDITOR'S REPORT I have examined the Balance Sheet dated 31 December 1953 and the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended that date and certify such Accounts to be in accordance with the Books and Vouchers of the Trustees of the Research Fund. The Scrip of the above Investments has been produced to me, or I have satisfied myself that it is in the possession of the Bank. (Signed) Percy Russell, F.C.A., F.S.A., Leicester, 29 March Honorary Auditor.

8 LIST OF MEMBERS (Corrected to 28 February 1954) Abbott, R. J., 29 Cowper Rd., Burbage. Adams, Rev. D. A., The Vicarage, Market Harborough. Allen, E. G. & Son Ltd., 12 & 14 Grape Street, Shaftesbury Ave., London, W.C.2. Armitage, Mrs., 54 Westfield Rd., Armitage, Mrs. M., 34 Kingsway Rd., Aronsohn, Mrs. C., The Homestead, Manor Rd., Ashby-de-la-Zouch Boys' Grammar School. Ashwell, F. A. Ellis, 348 London Rd., Atkins, Mrs. Dorothy, The Manor House, Burbage. Austin, W., Eversfield Manor, Bratton Clovelly, Okehampton, Devon. Backus, Edgar, Kelmscott, 402 Uppingham Rd., Barrett, A. G., 26 Stoughton Rd., Bedford, Dr. D. J., Kegworth. Bennett, Miss Rhoda, 112a Regent Rd., Bennion, Claud, Billesdon Coplow. Bentley, Oliver, 33 Church Gate, Bentley, William, Paigles, The Ridgway, Rothley Bentley, Mrs. W., Paigles, The Ridgway, Rothley. Berridge, Mrs. E., Fairfield, Manor Rd., Oadby. Biggs, I. G., 1 Plantation Ave., Aylestone. Birch, Allan, 95 Winchester Rd., Countesthorpe. Birmingham Public Libraries, Reference Libr:rry, Birmingham, 1. Birmingham University Library, Edmund St., Birmingham, 3. Blankley, Miss F. M., 5 Granville Ave., Stoneygate Rise, Bonsor, Miss N., 168 Upper New Walk, Bott, D. J., 40 Bodnant Ave., Bouskell-Wade, G. E., M.B.E., The Manor House, Beeby. Bown, Mrs. A., 215 Evington Lane, Bramley, A., 5 Woodland Ave., IS Brand, Walter, A.R.I.B.A., 170 Upper New Walk, Bray, D. C., Glenara, Granville Rd., Wigston Fields, Brockington, Sir William, C.B.E., M.A., Kay Cottage, Mobberley, Cheshire. Brownlow, J. E., Mosswood, Gloucester Crescent, Bryan, Mrs., 47 Westfield Rd., Buck, S. C., 58 Knighton Drive, Burford, Rev. J. W., Brixworth Vicarage, Northampton. Burnell, R. C., 7 Quorn Ave., Melton Mowbray. Burns-Hartopp, Lt.-Col. J., D.L., Burton Lazars, Burton, H. H., Stone House, Market Har borough. Byron, Rev. T. S., 39 Dalby Rd., Cable, George, 109/111 Beech Ave., Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Capers, A. W., 16 Hall Walk, Enderby. Carryer, Mrs. C. B., 17 Ashfield Rd., Carson, S. H., The Elms, Little Stretton. Cartwright, Rev. S. H., The Rectory, Kegworth. Carvell, John Philip, 78 Linden Drive, Evington, Casson, Rev. Hugh, M.A., 145 Coleman Rd., Chapman, J., Yew Lodge, 8 Chapel Lane, Knighton, Charman, Derek, 39 Shanklin Drive, Chicago University Library, Continuation Record, Harper M. 21, Chicago 37, Illinois, U.S.A. Choice, Leopold, Post Office, Port St. John, Pondoland, South Africa. Clarke, David T.-D., Museum and Art Gallery, New Walk, Clarke, A. Bernard, 30 Vinery Rd., Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Cleveland Public Library, 325 Superior Ave., N.E. Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. Coates, J. W., Knox Leather Co. Ltd., 87 Welford Rd., Coleman, W., The Lindens, 45 Stoughton Rd., Oadby.

9 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCH 0LOGICAL SOCIETY Collin, H. A. V., Ivy House Farm, Rearsby. Cope, G. A., M.C., F.R.I.B.A., 51 Knighton Drive, Corah, Sir John, St. Margaret's Works, Corah, J. Reginald, The Cleeve, Knighton Grange Rd., Corfe, T. H., 57 Victoria St., Melton Mowbray. Crocker, A. J., 43 Braunstone Ave., Crooks, John, 36 Spinney Rise, Birstall. Daniell, J. A., Newarke Houses Museum, Death, A. w. (Jnr.), A.C.A., 14 Millstone Lane, Dickson, C. C., Brocksway, Desford. Dickson, Mrs. Elizabeth M., Brocksway, Desford. Dransfield, J. H., The Hall Farm, Swithland. Duncan, Mrs., 21 Knighton Grange Rd., Elgood, Miss Jane 0. S., 29 Stretton Rd., Elliott, Mrs. C. A. B., The Orchards, Oadby. Ellis, Colin D. B., M.C., M.A., Benscliffe House, Ulverscroft, Markfield. Ellis, K. P., Little Gassons, Fairwarp, Uckfield, Sussex. Ellis, Shirley R., Ash Lodge, Stoughton Drive South, Evans, Mrs. A. K. B., 67 Stoneygate Rd., Evans, Roger, 34 Elms Road, Everard, Bernard, M.A., Bardon Hill House, nr. Everard, Mrs. Bernard, Bardon Hill House, nr. Fidgin, Rev. D. M., Astley House, Naaupoort, Cape Province, S. Africa. Finberg, H. P. R., University College, Ford, T. H., The Gables, Salisbury Rd., Fox, Levi, M.A., F.S.A., 14 Henley St., Stratford-upon-Avon. Francis, H. J., 17 Stoneygate Rd., Frears, Mrs. Charles, Farfield, Kirby Muxloe. Frears, Mrs. J. N., Narborough House, Narborough. Freer, C. Edward J., 10 New St., 16 Frost, C. L., 334 Hagley Rd. West, Quinton, Birmingham, 32. Fuller, R. S. Sundial House, High St., Uppingha-m, Rutland. Furness, Mrs. J. M., Clarehaven, Ankle Hill, Gard, R. M., B.A., Museum and Art Gallery, New Walk, Gee, C. H., 14 Westminster Rd., Gee, H. Percy, C.B.E., Birnam House, Ratcliffe Rd., Gee, Mrs. H. Percy, Birnam House, Ratcliffe Rd., Genealogical Society of Utah, Joseph F. Smith Memorial Building, 80 North Main St., Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. Gimson, Christopher, Glenalmond, Knighton Grange Rd., Gimson, Harry H., 73 Swithland Lane, Rothley. Gimson, Mrs. Kingsley, Stoneygate House, Toller Rd., Goddard, Group-Captain H. G., D.S.O., D.F.C., A.F.C., Newton Harcourt Manor, Gordon, Charles G. G., 53 Stoneygate Court, Gray, A. S., Cold Overton Hall, Oakham, Rutland. Greaves, R. w., M.A., D.PHIL., F.R. HIST.s., Bedford College, Regent's Park, London, N.W.l. Green, G. E., B.A., Farndon, 14 Toller Rd.,. Green, G. H., University of Nottingham, St. Michael's House, Sutton Bonington, nr. Loughborough. Greenhill, F. A., M.A., F.S.A., F.S.A.SCOT., The Manor House, Gt. Oxendon, Market Harborough. Greville-Heygate, R. L., Market Harborough. Grundy, P. H., 1 Museum Sq., Guildhall Library (Corporation of London), London, E.C.2. Hadfield, C. N., 14 Friar Lane, Haines, Mrs. M. R., 2 College St., Halford, A. L., 40 Coventry Rd., Narborough. Halkyard, Col. A., M.C., T.D., D.L., White Lodge, Knighton Grange Rd., Hall, Mrs. E. L., 57 Severn St., Halliday, Richard, 124 New Walk,

10 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHJEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Haslegrave, E., Estate Office, Newtown Linford. Heyes, Ernest D., 55 Burton Rd., Hayes, Miss J., 102 Burton ' Rd., Healey, Eric, Lowlands, Kirby Muxloe. Henry E. Huntington Library, San Marino, California, U.S.A. Herbert, Albert, F.R.I.B.A., F.S.A., 18 Friar Lane, Herbert, Mrs. Albert, Westwood, Quorn. Herbert, Anthony, A.R.I.B.A., 18 Friar Lane, Herbert, Mrs. G. B., Taylor's Rock, Woodhouse Eaves. Herbert, H. Davis, Oadby House, Oadby. Herbert, Mrs. S., 111 Princess Rd., Herrick, W. T., 52 Staveley Rd., Hibbert, Rev. Canon H. V., Tugby Vicarage. Hill, R. H., Wexford House, Burton Rd., Hirst, T. G., Scraptoft Hall, Holly, D., 60 Barnfield Gardens, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. Holmes, Eric, 3 Blaby Rd., South Wigston. Honeywell, R. W., 4 Kegworth Ave., Crown Hills, Hoskins, W. G., M.A., PH.D., Steeple Barton Vicarage, Steeple Aston, Oxford. Houston, K. E., St. Bernards, Rothley. Houston, Mrs., St. Bernards, Rothley. Hurst, A. J., 18 St. Philip's Rd., Institute of Archreology, Inner Circle, Regent's Park, London, N.W.1. Irvine, Capt. L. H., M.B.E., M.A., 13 Norham Rd., Oxford. Irwin, Mrs., 78 Main St., Woodhouse Eaves. Jellis, T. Montague, Stamford House, Syston. Jones, Very Rev. H. A., B.SC., The Deanery, St. Ann's Rd., Prestwick, Manchester. Katz, W. E., 111 Sandy Lane, Melton Mowbray. Keene, Alderman C. R., C.B.E., Gaulby. Kenyon, Miss Kathleen M., C.B.E., M.A., D.LIT., F.S.A., Old Brand's J;,,odge, Terriers, High Wycombe, Bucks. (Hon. Member). Kingdom, Thomas, M.A., 19 Stoneygate Court, Kirkpatrick, Lt.-Col. A. W. E., Lowesby Hall. Leavesley, A. H., 19 Southernhay Rd., Leavesley, Miss Mary E., 19 Southernhay Rd., Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, New Walk, Leicestershire County Library, New St., Leicestershire County Records Committee, County Archivist's Sub Dept., Grey Friars, MacLean, Mrs. Donald, 82 The Esplanade, Brighton, Melbourne, S.S., Australia. March, L. J., c/o Messrs. Whetstone & Frost, Bishop St., Market Bosworth Grammar School. Marshall, S. H., 94 Saffron Rd., South Wigston, Martin, Mrs. Charles, Kinchley House, Rothley. Martin, G. H., University College, Martin, Lt.-Col. Sir Robert, C.M.G., T.D., D.L., M.A., The Brand, Woodhouse Eaves. Martin, The Hon. Lady, The Brand, Woodhouse Eaves. Mason, Walter Rex, Weatheroak, Desford Rd., Narborough. McKinley, R. A., University College, Micklewright, H. G. F., T.D., M.A., 28 Hurst View Rd., South Croydon, Surrey. Milne, John, 12 Stoneygate Ave., Milner, Mrs. W. H., Stud Farm, Desford. Modral, F., M.A., 9 Pantain Rd., Loughborough. Minnesota University Library, Serials Division, Minneapolis, Minn., U.S.A.. Moore, B. J., Brynmead, Sunnyhill, Burbage. Morley, Frederick H., 154 New Walk, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 9 Ashburton Place, Boston, Mass., U.S.A. New York Public Library, U.S.A., c/o Stevens & Brown Ltd., Duke St., Grosvenor Sq., London, W.1. I7

11 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCH 0LOGICAL SOCIETY Newberry Library, Chica:go, U.S.A., c/o Stevens & Brown Ltd., Duke St., Grosvenor Sq., London, W.1. Noel, Mrs. H., Duna Lodge, Keldholme, Kirkby Moorside, Yorks. Nottingham Public Libraries, Nottingham. Nottingham University Library, Nottingham. Nutt, Harold, 3 Nedham St., O'Connor, Mrs. Molly, Manor Cottage, Station Rd., Desford. Oliver, Miss Maud, 162 London Rd., Orton, Miss J. M., 170 Glenfield Rd., Pace/ W. A. G., 37 Dumbleton Ave., Packe, Lt.-Col. E. C., n.s.o., o.b.e., The Dell House, Great Glen. Pa:rker, Dr. L. A., County Offices, Grey Friars, Parr, A. A., Aylestone House, Aylestone. Pateman, H., 41 Kirby Lane, Kirby Muxloe. Payne, Rev. Canon F. R. C., O.B.E., M.A., The Monastery, Happisburgh, Norwich. Pearson, Miss Joan, 40 Portland Rd., Pegge, P. W., 16 Saffrons Rd., Eastbourne, Sussex. Pepper, Kenneth W., Tithe Farm, Barrow-on-Soar. Pick, A. B., 61 Carisbrooke Rd., Picka:rd, J. G., Aigburth, Manor Rd., Pickard, J. Norman, Peatling House, Peatling Magna. Pickering, A. J., F.G.s., Erw Las, Roe Wen, nr. Conway, N. Wales. Pitcairn, Lt.-Col. J. F. A., M.C., D.L., The Firs, Great Glen. Plumb, Dr. J. H., Christ's College, Cambridge. Plummer, Bertram, 3 Granby St., Pochin, Eric, Stanway, Croft. Pochin,. Mrs. G. E., Three Ways, 12 Ashfield Rd., Pochin, Victor, Ba:rkby Hall, Public Record Office, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.2. Read, A. W., 10 Westcotes Drive, Rhodes, W. H., 216 Glenfield Rd., 18 Rimington, Thomas, Welford House, Welford Place, Rimington, T. G., The Manor House, Heather. Rippin, Miss M. P., Sunbreak, Desford. Rixon, R. M., 2 South Ave., Wigston Magna. Robertson, L. Craufurd, Sludge Hall, Billesdon. Roe, H. A. S., Tudor House, Chaveney Rd., Quorn. Roe, Mrs. H. A. S., Tudor House, Chaveney Rd., Quorn. Rowbothem, Arthur de la Poer, SO Stoneygate Rd., Rowley, J. W., Charnwood, Sta:mford Rd., Kirby Muxloe. Rugby Public Library. Russell, P., F.S.A., 8 New St., Russell, S. Hibbert, 5 Stoughton Ave., Sawday, D. Hugh, 56 London Rd., Scarfe, Norman, University College, Sellick, Robert, Croft Lodge Farm, Croft. Shelbourn, P. C., Burton Lazars, Shorthose-Smith, A. T., Roundhill Lodge, Syston. Simmons, Professor J., University College, Skillington, Mrs. F. E., 20 Victoria Park Rd., Slatter, Miss M. D., 19 Clydesdale Gardens, Richmond, Surrey. Sloane, Miss Mary A., Townsend Rd., Enderby. Sloane, P. G., 82 London Rd., Smith, F. H., 13 De Montfort St., Smith, Miss Gladys E., 23 Westminster Rd., Smith, Miss Mary Stanley, 12 Ship St., Oxford. Smith, Mrs. Rae, 12 Stoneygate Court, Smith, W. Roy, 6 Waterloo St., Smyth, John, 1 College Ave., Melton Mowbray. Sparks, Miss M. J., 92 Burton Rd., Spriggs, Dr. N. I., 16 Meadowcourt Rd., Sugarman, Sidney, c/o Edgar Backus, 44/46 Cank Street, Tarran, F. A. H., The Hawthorns, Groby Rd., Glenfield.

12 LEICESTERSHIRE ARCH.1.0LOGICAL SOCIETY Taylor, H. M., 64 Brockhurst Rd., Wa-rd End, Birmingham, 34. Thompson, D. H., 5 Barbara Ave., Thornley, Arthur, 29 Bowling Green St., Toplis, Rev. H. F., Bitteswell Vicarage. Tyler, A. E., Field Fares, Cotes Rd., Barrow-on-Soar. Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London, S.W.7. Waddington, H. R., 13 Holmfield Ave., Wade, G. K. A., 474 Loughborough Rd., Birstall. Walden, T. A., Museum and Art Gallery, New Walk, Waclker, Miss E. M., 96 Wyngate Drive, Walker, G. 0., 132 Leicester Rd., Blaby. Wall, Rev. H. E., Pickwell Rectory. Walters, T. M. LI., Granby Buildings, Granby St., Loughborough. Walton, J., Yew Tree Cottage, Newtown Linford. Warner, W. E., Sandown, Ankle Hill, Waudby, J. W., Littlethorpe House, Littlethorpe. Webb, Miss C., 106 Burton Rd., Webb, Miss D., 106 Burton Rd., Melton Mowbrny. Webster, J. R., Chief Constable's Office, Leicestershire Constabulary, London Rd., Webster, V. R., 19 Spinney Rise, Birstall. Welch, C. E., M.A., Riverside, Bosham, Chichester, Sussex. Whall, T. J., Old Manor House, Syston. Whitcomb, Miss N. R., 22 Queensland Rd., Bascombe, Bournemouth. Whitworth, Mrs. M, M., Ashby Folville. Widdowson, W. P., Frolesworth. Williams, H. G., 14 Friar Lane, Wilshere, H. 0., Greenways, Kirby Muxloe. Wilshere, Miss, Nine, Station Rd., Kirby Muxloe. Winn, R. C., 37 Hannam Court, Charles St., Winterton, P., Thurmaston. Wood, Rev. J.E. H., Knipton Rectory. Woodcock, Mrs. A. M., 59 Chaveney Rd., Quorn. Woodrow, S. M., 17 Bowling Green St., Woolley, John L., Grange Farm, Rothley. Wright, Miss A. M., 7 New-Way Rd., Wykes, C. Griffin, 65 London Rd., Wykes, Christopher L., 24 Friar Lane, Wykes, Mrs. Lewis, 322 London Rd., Wykes, Miss Veronica, 7 Knighton Grange Rd., Wynn-Watkin, Miss E., Brookside, Barkby. Youle, Mrs., 9 Grenfell Rd., Young, Mrs. W. G. R., Kimcote Rectory, Lutterworth. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Ellingworth, William, 34 Elms Rd., Greville-Heygate, R., Great Bowden, Market Harborough. Hayes, Mrs. E. D., 55 Burton Rd., Heacley, Mrs. Eric, Lowlands, Kirby Muxloe. Martin, Mrs. G. H., University College, Milne, Mrs. J., 12 Stoneygate Ave., Smyth, Mrs. John, 1 College Ave., ASSOCIATED SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS Teachers' Library Committee, Education Dept., Leicestershire County Council, Grey Friars, Loughborough Public Library. University College, Wyggeston Girls' School, Regent Rd., 19

13 EDITORS' NOTE FoR the first time for very many years, the present volume of Transactions includes some advertisements. This is not an innovation, but a return to a practice that was usual forty years ago. The Committee has sanctioned this change after careful consideration. The production of Transactions remains a very heavy charge on the Society's income, and every opportunity must be taken to raise additional revenue where that is possible. The present volume is substantially larger than any that the Society has produced for some years past, and the cost proportionately greater. The additional expense will be met in part by the revenue from advertisements. The Editors are anxious that the Society should continue to produce volumes of Transactions larger than those of recent years. They also wish to revive the practice of publishing separate monographs. The first of these, a study of the medieval floor-tiles of Leicestershire by Miss N. A. Whitcomb, is now in the course of production, and another work is being considered. But it will be possible for this expanded programme to be undertaken only if the Society's income can meet it. Those who would like to assist this work can do so in two simple ways : by securing additional members for the Society, and by bringing its publications to the notice of any one who may be interested in them, whether a member or not. This is particularly useful where offprints are concerned. The field covered by the Society's recent publications of this kind is very wide- ranging from Anglo-Saxon pottery to the making of clocks and the building of canals in the eighteenth century-and many people who are not primarily concerned with Leicestershire may be interested in the subjects that these papers treat. A list of them will be found at the back of the volume. From 1955 onwards the Editors intend to print in each volume a list of books and articles relating to the history of Leicestershire as they are published, year by year. This practice is followed by many similar societies. Such a list cannot hope to be complete, however, unless readers of these Transactions will co-operate by sending in notes of any material they may come upon. The Editors therefore ask the Society's members and friends to furnish such references (including, in the case of periodicals, the pages, volume, and date of the article, wherever possible), addressed to them at the Guildhall, They will be grateful for all notes of this kind, as well as for any suggestions that may be made to them for the general improvement of Transactions. J. s. N.S. 14 November