THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHJEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHJEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1957 President Lieut.-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., Dean of Manchester Colin D. B. Ellis, Esq., C.B.E., 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., A.M.A. Hon. Treasurer: C. L. Wykes, Esq., F.C.A. Hon. Auditor: Lieut.-Col. G. L. Aspell, T.D., D.L., F.C.A. Hon. Editors: Professor J. Simmons, M.A. Norman Scarfe, Esq., M.A. Hon. Librarian: G. H. Martin, Esq., M.A., D.Phil. Trustees of the Leicestershire Archc:eological and Historical Society Albert Herbert, Esq., F.R.I.B.A., F.S.A. Lieut.-Col. Sir Robert Martin, C.M.G., D.L., M.A. Colin D. B. Ellis, Esq., C.B.E., M.C., M.A., F.S.A. C. L. Wykes, Esq., F.C.A. 7

LEICESTERSHIRE ARCH 0LOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Trustees of the Leicestershire Archceological Research Fund Colin D. B. Ellis, Esq., M.C., M.A., F.S.A. 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 Mrs. F. E. Skillington (Chairman) The Hon. Secretary The Hon. Treasurer The Hon. Editors The Hon. Librarian J. E. Brownlow, Esq. F. S. Cheney, Esq. G. A. Chinnery, Esq., M.A. G. Arnold Cope, Esq., M.C., F.R.I.B.A. J. A. Daniell, Esq., A.M.A. Mrs. E. M. Dickson The Ven. I. D. Edwards Mrs. C. A. B. Elliott H. P. R. Finberg, Esq., M.A., D.Litt., F.S.A., F.R.Hist.S. Albert Herbert, Esq., F.R.I.B.A., F.S.A. Anthony Herbert, Esq., A.R.I.B.A. J. M. Lee, Esq., B.A. L. A. Parker, Esq., RA., Ph.D. Miss M. Rippin, B.A. John R. Webster, Esq. K. C. Wright, Esq. Sub-Committee for Lectures and Excursions The Hon. Secretary Mrs. C. A. B. Elliott E. D. Hayes, Esq. Mrs. F. E. Skillington (Executive Secretarv1 Miss Veronica Wykes 8

102nd ANNUAL REPORT, 1956 Six general meetings of the Society were held, at which the following papers were read: 27 January Mrs. A. K. B. Evans, B.A., Ph.D., F.R.Hist.S.: "Romano-British 23 II l 12 March May June October 7 December Towns". H. F. Owen Evans, Esq., M.B.E., F.S.A. : "Monumental Brasses". M. W. Barley, Esq., M.A., F.S.A.: "Domestic Architecture in the Midlands". Annual General Meeting at the University College. Graham Webster, Esq., M.A., F.S.A., A.M.1.C.E., A.M.A.: "The Roman Military Advance, A.D. 48-60". Cecil Farthing, Esq., F.S.A.: Britain". In addition, three informal meetings were held: "Historic Buildings in Post~War 21 April The Hon. Secretary: "How to enjoy Excursions". 26 October Professor J. Simmons, M.A.: "The Publications of the Society", 16 November Visit to the City and County Record Offices. At the Annual General Meeting Mr. Colin D. B. Ellis and Mr. C. L. Wykes were appointed Trustees of the Society. The Committee met ten times in the course of the year. It voted a grant of 5 in aid of the appeal by the Northamptonshire Record Society for the purchase of Delapre Abbey. The Society published Miss N. R. Whitcomb's book The Medieval Floor-Tiles of Leicestershire on 1 June. It has been well received. The Archaeological Journal concluded a most friendly review with the remark that "the book, as a whole, is a model of thoroughness and methodical arrangement, and shows how far the study of medieval tiles has developed since the term 'encaustic tile' covered practically the whole subject". During the year, 45 new members were elected, and 25 resigned or died. Excursions Four excursions were held in 1956. The first, to Cold Overton, Whissendine, and Burton Lazars, was conducted by Mr. J. A. Daniell. The company, 59 strong, assembled at Cold Overton and were kindly shown over the fine Jacobean Hall by Mr. A. S. Gray in two parties, the others meanwhile viewing the church. Tea was served at the Crown Hotel, Oakham, and afterwards members proceeded to Whissendine, where they were welcomed by the vicar, the Rev. W. Spreadbury. They then went on to Burton Lazars. The Rev. Canon C. M. S. Clarke and the wardens displayed some of the church accounts and demonstrated that the bells, since recasting, are no longer unmelodious. Special attention was drllwn to the unusual Squire monument in the churchyard. Funds for its repair have recently been raised by Melton Mowbray people in conjunction with the Georgian Group, this Society also making a small contribution. Despite a winterly chill, members much enjoyed the afternoon and were most grateful to Mr. Daniell for his sympathetic guidance. In July Professor J. Simmons conducted a whole-day excursion into Lincolnshire. The party, 49 in number, assembled at Heckington, where they were welcomed by the vicar, the Rev. H. J. N. Skelton. Professor Simmons placed this noble church in its setting among the finest in the country, and members spent an enjoyable time looking at its most striking features. They then proceeded, through a sizeable thunder-storm, to Boston, where the sun was already mopping up the puddles. The vicar of St. Botolph's, the Rev. Canon E. K. Ellis, greeted the party, and Professor Simmons explained how the prosperity of the port of Boston in the Middle Ages made the building of this marvellous church both possible and necessary. He also spoke of the part played by later Lincolnshire men in the founding 9

LEICESTERSHIRE ARCH 0LOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY of colonies both in America and in Australia. Members spent some time looking at the church, especially the carved misericords; it is believed that a few intrepid spirits climbed the tower. After lunch the company proceeded to Tattershall, where the castle was thoroughly inspected. At the church the party was welcomed by the vicar, the Rev. Canon N. W. Hagger, who opened up the north transept, so that the brasses might be seen to advantage. Tea was served at the Golf Hotel, Woodhall Spa. Here Mr. David Clarke proposed a vote of thanks to Professor Simmons for his illuminating guidance throughout a highly enjoyable day and to Mrs. Skillington for making the arrangements. The August outing, to Althorp and_ Northampton, was attended by 54 members and friends. Lord Spencer conducted the party over the house at Althorp, and they greatly enjoyed its many beauties, especially the splendid array of portraits. They then went on to Northampton, to have tea at the Wedgwood Cafe. Afterwards Miss N. R. Whitcomb took the company over All Saints Church, an impressive example of seventeenth and eighteenth-century building and equipment, and the strongly contrasted St. Peter's. Here the vicar, the Rev. L. J. Chybnalle, met the party and lighted up the church so that its delightful Norman carving could be properly appreciated. Mrs. Skillington thanked Miss Whitcomb for her expert and kindly guidance. In September Mr. David Clarke conducted an excursion into south-west Leicestershire. Between 50 and 60 people visited Elmesthorpe, Potters Marston (a once moated site), Claybrooke, and Peatling Magna, with a passing glance at the Roman sites at Sapcote and High Cross. This was a stimulating afternoon, and the Society is most grateful to Mr. Clarke for all he did to make it so enjoyable. Mr. Clarke also arranged an informal outing in October to three Victorian churches in Leicester. Col. J. F. A. Pitcairn, Diocesan Secretary, kindly opened the now "redundant" Christ Church, over which the little company could shed no tears; they then moved on to St. Matthew's and St. Mark's. It is a matter for satisfaction that municipal policy will now allow these two churches, excellent examples of a perhaps insufficiently appreciated period, to serve a returned population. Donations were made from the Excursions Fund to the churches visited. IO

THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHJEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31 December 1956... To Subscriptions : Lincoln Record Society... 1 1 0 Canterbury and York Society 1 10 0 English Place-Name Society 1 5 0 British Record Society 2 12 6 Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings 1 1 0 Mids. Fedn. of Museums & Art Galleries 10 0 The Leicestershire Trust 10 6 Grant to Delapre Abbey Preservation Fund Cost of printing and issue of Transactiom, Vol. xxxu 399 13 8 Less Advertisement Revenue 28 0 0 Library Additions, Binding and Honorarium Lecturers' Expenses... Cost of Publicity Leaflet Administrative Expenses : Rent 10 0 0 Fire Insurance 2 10 0 Printing, Stationery and Postages 73 8 8 Bank Charges and Cheque Book 2 13 5 Sundries 1 10 6 GENERAL ACCOUNT s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. 452 16 6 8 10 0 5 0 0 371 13 8 60 1 6 19 5 2 11 15 6 90 2 7 By Subscriptions Note: A claim has been made for the repayment of Income Tax on Covenanted Subscriptions amounting to 85 16s. 8d. but this claim has been rejected by the Inland Revenue on the authority of C.I.R. v. National Book League. Neither the final outcome of this case, nor its relevance to the affairs of this Society, has yet been determined. Income from Investments : Interest on 101 Ss. 4d. Leicester Corporation 3 % Mortgage Loan (gross) Interest on 150 3½% Conversion Stock 1961 (gross) Charges for bound copies of Transactions Less Cost of binding... Sales of Christmas Cards, less Expenses Sale of old Library Books... Grant from City of Leicester Education Committee Deficit for the year... 3 0 8 5 5 0 --- 8 5 8 15 18 6 13 15 0 2 3 6 8 10 9 1 0 3 25 0 0 68 11 9 566 8 5 566 8 5

THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHJEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31 December 1956 To Cost of printing and publishing The Medieval Floor-Tiles of Leicestershire... Cost of Offprints from Transactions, Vol. xxxn Publicity, Postage and General Expenses... THE S. H. SKILLINGTON MEMORIAL FUND s. d. s. d. 444 16 0 45 0 0 25 5 10 515 1 10 By Sales : The Medieval Floor-Tiles of Leicestershire Other Publications including back numbers of Transactions and Offprints... Balance forward s. d. 274 7 3 118 6 2 s. d. 392 13 5 122 8 5 515 1 10... To Deficit on Publications for the year, forward N Balance of Fund at 31 December 1956... 122 8 5 544 18 8 By Grant from the Council for British Archaeology towards the publication of The Incised Slabs of Leicestershire and Rutland 200 0 0 Less Payments on account of printing costs 114 11 7 Interest, Leicester Trustee Savings Bank Balance of Fund at 31 December 1955... 85 8 5 8 3 6 573 15 2 667 7 1 667 7 1 To Printing, Cheque Book and Bank Charges... Balance of Account at 31 December 1956 EXCURSIONS 14 5 6 24 16 3 39 1 9 ACCOUNT By Balance of Account at 31 December 1955 Excursion Receipts 111 13 6 Less Expenses 104 2 6 31 10 9 7 11 0 39 1 9

THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHJEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY BALANCE SHEET-31 December 1956... w Accumulated Funds: Excursion Secretary's Account The S. H. Skillington Memorial Fund Less General Account Deficit: Balance brought forward from 1955 Add Deficit for the year Sundry Creditors Bank Overdraft... C. L. Wykes, F.C.A., Honorary Treasurer. s. -d. 24 16 3 544 18 8 160 10 7 68 11 9 17 17 0 269 7 11 TRUSTEES OF THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCH1 0LOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Lieut.-Colonel Sir Robert Martin, C.M.G., D.L. Albert Herbert, Esq., F.S.A. s. d. 569 14 11 229 2 4 340 12 7 287 4 11 --- 627 17 6 Investments: 101 5s. 4d. Leicester Corporation 3 % Mortgage Loan (Value 101 5s. 4d.)... 150 3½% Conversion Stock 1961 (Value 105 15s. Od.) Current Assets : Sundry Debtors Leicester Trustee Savings Bank Cash at Bank : Excursion Account Cash in hand s. d. s. d. 101 5 4 121 4 9 65 3 11 310 7 3 24 16 3 5 0 0 222 10 1 405 7 5 627 17 6 AUDITOR'S REPORT I have examined the Balance Sheet dated 31 December 1956 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. G. L. ASPELL, Chartered Accountant, 20 May 1957. Honorary Auditor.

THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHJEOLOGICAL RESEARCH FUND INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the Year ended 31 December 1956 To Eighth Annual Contribution to the Victoria History of the County of Leicester Net Income for the year Note: The Trustees are committed to the payment of a further 70 per annum for a total of two years towards the cost of the Victoria History of the County of Leicester. s. d. 70 0 0 2 12 10 72 12 10 s. d. s. d. By Income from Investments: Interest on 1,750 3½% War Loan-gross 61 5 0 Interest on 284 19s. 9d. 4% Consolsgross 11 7 10 72 12 10 72 12 10... -I>- Capital Account : Balance at 31 December 1955 Income Account : Balance at 31 December 1955 Net Income for the year... BALANCE SHEET-31 December 1956 867 6 8 2 12 10 1,314 19 4 869 19 6 Investments on Capital Account: 1,029 4s. 8d. 3½% War Loan (Value 725 12s. 2d.)... 284 19s. 9d. 4 % Consolidated Stock (Value 218 Os. 6d.)... Investment on Income Account: 720 15s. 4d. 3½% War Loan (Value 508 2s. lod.)... Balance at Bank 1,064 19 4 250 0 0 1,314 19 4 752 9 1 117 10 5 2,184 18 10 TRUSTEES OF THE LEICESTERSHIRE ARCHlEOLOGICAL 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. ~ - 0. Wilshere, Esq. 2,184 18 10 AUDITOR'S REPORT I have examined the Balance Sheet dated 31 December 1956 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. G. L. ASPELL, Chartered Accountant, 20 May 1957. Honorary Auditor.