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THE HISTORY OF LENCH'S TRUST BIRMINGHAM 1525-1925

THE HISTORY OF LENCH'S TRUST BIRMINGHAM 1525-1925

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THE HISTORY OF LENCH'S TRUST BIRMINGHAM 1525-1925

by ARTHUR MUSGROVE

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BIRMINGHAM: THE MIDLAND EDUCATIONAL COMPANY , 1926 Burgundy Printed card covers, ( Sewn Paperback) 280 x 220 mm approx. [vi] + 48 pp. Decorative gilt/black made end papers, Laid on photograph to half title, 4 monochrome photo plates and 12 coloured plans all as called for. History of the Trust established by William Lench, Leather Tanner of Birmingham in 1525 which conveyed his freehold lands acquired from the profits of his life's work to 19 trusted friends for disposition for charitable purposes; thus establishing the oldest Trust in Birmingham and the largest Almshouse Trust in England. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. VG (Covers- moderate general shelf wear/ soiling, front end paper cracked and slightly damaged by seepage of p.v.a. from re gluing of back strip, and some mild discolouration to obverse of made free end papers. No previous owner name. pencil note to one plan referring to a compulsory purchase order of 1959. No other notable defects.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
126347
Title
THE HISTORY OF LENCH'S TRUST BIRMINGHAM 1525-1925
Author
ARTHUR MUSGROVE
Format/Binding
Soft cover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
THE MIDLAND EDUCATIONAL COMPANY
Place of Publication
BIRMINGHAM
Date Published
1926
Keywords
Lench's Trust, 1525 - 1925 , William Lench, Arthur Musgrove, Almshouses, History of Birmingham, Ladywood Almshouses, Ravenhurst Street Almshouses, Hospital Street Almshouses, Conybere Street Almshouses,

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