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Collapse DLT - Leicester-Warren family of Tabley estate - 12th century-20th centuryDLT - Leicester-Warren family of Tabley estate - 12th century-20th century
Expand 1 - Manorial records1 - Manorial records
Expand 2 - Title Deeds2 - Title Deeds
Expand 3 - Wills and Settlements3 - Wills and Settlements
Expand 4 - Legal Case Papers4 - Legal Case Papers
Expand 5 - Estate Management5 - Estate Management
Expand 6 - Household Records6 - Household Records
Expand 7 - Charity Records7 - Charity Records
Expand 8 - School Records8 - School Records
Expand 9 - Ecclesiastical Records9 - Ecclesiastical Records
Expand 10 - Business Records10 - Business Records
Collapse 11 - Family and Personal Papers11 - Family and Personal Papers
Expand 1 - Thomas Leycester [1444-1526]1 - Thomas Leycester [1444-1526]
Expand 2 - Peter Leicester [1507-1577]2 - Peter Leicester [1507-1577]
Expand 3 - Peter Leicester [1614-1678]3 - Peter Leicester [1614-1678]
Expand 4 - Sir Francis Leicester [1674-1742]4 - Sir Francis Leicester [1674-1742]
Expand 5 - Fleetwood Leigh5 - Fleetwood Leigh
Expand 6 - John Byrne [c1728]6 - John Byrne [c1728]
Expand 7 - Peter Byrne Leicester [1732-1770]7 - Peter Byrne Leicester [1732-1770]
Collapse 8 - Sir John Fleming Leicester [1762-1827]8 - Sir John Fleming Leicester [1762-1827]
Expand 1 - Official papers and papers relating to Cheshire Yeomanry1 - Official papers and papers relating to Cheshire Yeomanry
Expand 2 - Art Collections2 - Art Collections
Collapse 3 - Social and personal correspondence and papers3 - Social and personal correspondence and papers
Expand 1 - Sir J. F. Leicester to Lady Leicester. - 1738-18001 - Sir J. F. Leicester to Lady Leicester. - 1738-1800
2 - Record of payments made by Sir J Leicester, mainly abroad. - 1785
3 - Letter from E Massill to Mrs. Leicester announcing the birth of a son to Mrs. Leicester. - 2 Apr 1794
Expand 4 - Letters and bills to Sir John Fleming Leicester. - 1805-18264 - Letters and bills to Sir John Fleming Leicester. - 1805-1826
5 - Literary Gazettes, Literary Chronicle, letters (4) to Sir John Fleming Leicester, printed letter from Sir John to HRH The Prince Regent’s Cheshire Volunteer Legion. - 1818-1820
6 - Account and memoranda book of Sir John Fleming Leicester including payments for paintings and other works of art, militia equipment and uniforms, building alterations etc. - 1819-1824
Expand 7 - John Fleming Baron de Tabley - 1820-18267 - John Fleming Baron de Tabley - 1820-1826
Expand 9 - Sir Robert Phillimore - 1830s9 - Sir Robert Phillimore - 1830s
Collapse 10 - Sir John Fleming Leicester10 - Sir John Fleming Leicester
1 - Letter from Thomas Jee to say that Mrs Jee’s complaint was worse. - c.1800-1820
2 - Letter of condolence from John Hollins on the death of Mr Lullington. - 19th century
3 - Letter from Thomas Jee expressing the hope that he would soon have the pleasure of conferring with Sir John about his future. - c.1800
4 - Business letter of John Hollins mentioning a loan and a copy of correspondence with regard to the shooting of a dog. - 19th century
5 - Letter of Mr Langford Brooke giving details of shooting. - c.1800
6 - Letter to Sir John from his brother about requests that he should become a justice, his children etc. - 21 Feb 1796
7 - Letter from Edward Wetenhall about Jackson’s debts. - 18 Aug 1802
8 - Letter from Edward Wetenhall about Jackson’s debts. - 11 Sep 1802
9 - Letter from a friend, R Houe to arrange a meeting - c.1800
10 - Letter from Mr Wilson, a friend of Sir John. - late 18th-early 19th century
11 - Letter from James Hornby, asking that rents be reduced. - 12 Feb 1831
12 - Letter of Sir John Shaw thanking Sir John for a present of £5. - Jan 1832
13 - Letter accompanying a pattern of water proof cloth to Sir John. - late 18th-early 19th century
14 - Letter from Sir John giving instructions to Mr Wallace, estate agent. - 25 Nov 1827
15 - Letters from Sir John to Thomas Lister Parker. - c.1794-1827
16 - Bills for Hotel expenses etc. - late 18th-early 19th century
17 - Purchases of Cattle for Tabley - late 18th-early 19th century
18 - Account of annuities due from Sir John Fleming Leicester to a number of persons. - late 18th-early 19th century
19 - Account of Thomas Lister Parker as guardian to Lord de Tabley. - c.1794-1827
20 - Letter from Mr Ralph Luke stating that he had received certain deeds safe. - 23 Jul 1768
21 - Letter from Mr Townsend Windsor, giving an account of the descendants of Sir Gregory Byrne. - 22 Apr 1817
22 - Letter (initials W.B. for signature) saying no reply had yet come form Lord Liverpool, as to Sir John’s business. - 23 Apr 1821
23 - Copy of a letter sent with the abstract of Sir George Warren’s Will. - 18 Dec 1823
24 - Letter to Sir John from Edward Robson as to Lord and Lady Bulkeley’s settlement - 15 Jun 1824
25 - Letter from J T Parker on the subject of the will of Lady Bulkeley. - c.1800-1830
26 - Letter from Frances Warren saying that Sir George had been called urgently to London and would not, therefore visit Knutsford. - 19th century
27 - Letter of H W Bulkeley, saying that he was now attended by Dr Turner. - 19th century
28 - Letter to Lady de Tabley (incomplete) - 19th century
29 - Extract from Colonel Collins letter - c.1810-1827
30 - Letter to Lady Leicester from William Russel announcing the birth of his daughter (his wife was a sister to Lady Leicester). - 2 Nov 1760
31 - Sir John presented to the chapel of Witton. - 3 Jun 1768
32 - Mr Leycister wrote to Lady Leicester asking that an exchange of land might be made with John Hunter of Bexton. - 18 May 1768
33 - Letter from Sir John to Mr Wallace (Estate agent), ordering him to buy Madeira at Warrington etc. - Dec 1790
34 - Letter of Thomas Chantler saying that £50 had been given to the Infirmary in Chester by the Committee of the Gentlemen of the Cheshire Game Association. - 9 Feb 1791
35 - Particulars of a house to let at Mollington. - 26 Nov 1794
36 - Letters regarding receipts and expenditure on the estates. Signed H.T. - c.1800
37 - Lord Stamford presented his compliments, to Sir J. Leicester and was concerned to receive the resignation of his commission in the militia. - 4 Jun 1796
38 - Letter from W Douglas announcing that the Turkish greyhounds had arrived. - 22 Jun 1796
39 - Mr Pott thanked Sir John for his note respecting the attendance of officers at the Misters of the Cavalry. - 18 Dec 1796
40 - Letter from Lord Portland announcing that the debate on the manor in which the French had broken off negotiations was fixed for Thursday. - 26 Dec 1796
41 - Letter of Joseph Dunn to Sir John Fleming Leicester. - 2 Jan 1797
42 - Letter from Frances Carus from London to Tabley as son as his business as finished. - 20 Sep 1797
43 - Copy of Sir John’s letter to Mr Nelson, accepting Mr Deakin as a tenant of Maraton, forge. - 2 Jun 1801
44 - Letter of Sir John to Wallace, estate agent stating he was too unwell to come down to Tabley and discussing the interior decorations of the house etc. - 8 Apr 1803
45 - Letter from Wright, Major Infantry, mentioning that he was sorry that the government would not make them the usual allowances nor pay for Days of Exercise etc. - 12 Dec 1810
46 - Letter to Sir John, from his brother Charles Leicester. - 7 Jan 1812
47 - Letter from Charles Morris thanking Sir John for a note to the effect that he would not be able to attend the anniversary dinner of the Yeomanry and volunteer Cavalry. - 23 Apr 1818
48 - Letter from P Langford Brooke stating that he had just returned from the meeting of the committee for the purpose of raising an additional armed force in the country. - 26 Oct 1819
49 - Letter from Sir John to Mr Humfrie, regretting that Sir John would not be able to join the regiments which had been ordered out. - 14 Dec 1819
50 - Letter from Henry Tompkinson expressing his regret that Sir John had not agreed to the sale of Wimboldsley at a time when prices were higher. - 22 Dec 1819
51 - Letter from Wallace stating that, in view of recent robberies he had replaced the guard at the house. - 23 Dec 1819
52 - Letter from Mr Wallace stating that a box had arrived safe, etc. - 21 Jan 1820
53 - Thomas Jee to Sir John stating that, if he could find a suitable curate, he would be at liberty at Lady Day. - 15 Feb 1820
54 - Letter from Tho. Jee dealing with the affairs of his church at Thaxted. - 18 Feb 1820
55 - Letter (initials only for signature) asking the favour of seconding Mr Davinport as M.P. - 1 Mar 1820
56 - Letter from Meremie Layton inviting Sir John to subscribe to a work entitled Hulme Abbey. - 3 Mar 1820
57 - Letter of Joseph Gleave mentioning that he had been felling the underwood of Aldir etc. - 18th century
58 - Letter of Peter Winsham, about an election – 'The Grosvenor’s have beaten us, but by the most flagrant act of injustice'. - 27 Mar 1820
59 - Letter of Sam Young accepting Sir John’s offer of £200 for his house. - 27 Apr 1820
60 - Letter of Sam Young referring Sir John to his bailiff, who would release the house to him. - 4 May 1820
61 - Letter from Mr Hallam to Sir John saying that he had called on Mrs Cockran, who had promised to fix a time for setting out to town, but was anxious to have a little warm weather. - 11 Jan 1820
62 - Letter of Sam Young stating that he had given instructions for stern measures to be taken against anyone who in future annoyed Sir John by trespassing. - 25 May 1820
63 - Letter from Mr Broughton stating that he was repaying to Mr Charles Leicester £200. - 6 Jun 1820
64 - Authority for repayment. - 19th century
65 - Letter of apology from W.Holbrook for shooting a hound. - 1 Jun 1820
66 - Letter, addressed simply “Sir” stating that one of the writer hounds had been shot, but, having received an apology he had stopped proceedings. - 8 Jun 1820
67 - Letter from Mr Holbrook, thanking Sir John for the above letter, and again apologising because the dog had been shot. - 11 Jun 1820
68 - Letter of J.S. Dauitry expressing a hope that Sir John and Lady Leicester were well and would soon return to Cheshire. - 5 Jul 1820
69 - Letter to Sir John from one of the Leicesters, asking at what time exactly he was to expect £200. - 16 Jul 1820
70 - Letter from Sam Young expressing his regret to lose Sir John as a tenant of his house. - 24 Jun 1820
71 - Letter from Hutchinson and Maltalieu about an estimate of the cost of a Gallery at Tabley. - 25 Jul 1820
72 - Letter of Sam young stating that Sir John might stay on in his house beyond his term, at a reduced rent. - 10 Jul 1820
73 - Copy of a letter of the solicitors Clayton, Scott, and Clayton, as sent to Mr. Casswell, stating that, if Mr.Hollins should be prevented from keeping his engagement the costs should be paid at Lincoln’s Inn, regarding an action to be settled at Manchester on April 12th. - 8 Apr 1820
74 - Receipt from H Lyon for £20 – half a year’s annuity. - 17 Dec 1823
75 - Letter to Sir John from his nephew, John Atkinson, asking for the £300 of his fortune, which was in Sir John’s hands to be paid to him. - 1 Feb 1825
76 - John Atkinson's receipt for the £300 from Sir John. - 3 Mar 1825
77 - Letter of S. Jefferson, stating that he had sent a watch to Sir John on Oct. 31st and enquiring had it arrived. - 6 May 1837
78 - Letter from a nephew to Sir John announcing a visit. - Mar 1820
79 - Letter from Thomas Joe stating that the business of 14 years had been settled by the lord chief baron in 14 minutes. - 10 Mar 1820
80 - Letter from Mr. Wills regarding the reduction of rents. - 30 Sep 1823
81 - Letter to Sir John from his brother, Charles. - c.1800-1827
82 - Letter to Sir John from his brother, to say 'the Devil is in the Inspecting Field Officers' etc. - c.1800-1827
83 - Letter to Sir John from his brother, Charles, who wished to borrow money. - c.1800-1827
84 - Letter from Edward Tompkinson, giving a statement of his intentions and his means. - c.1794-1827
85 - Letter of Edward Tompkinson describing his interview with Sir John’s brother. - c.1794-1827
86 - Letter from Mr Bourne to Sir John regarding social events. - 1796
87 - Letter of Lord Portland to say that His Majesty had declined Sir John’s request. - c.1790-1809
88 - Letter from E Russell acknowledging receipt of Sir John’s letter. - c.1800
89 - Receipt from C. Atkinson to say that Sir John’s letter, containing bills for £80 had arrived safely. - c.1820
90 - An amateur presented compliments and enclosed a review of Sir John Leicester’s much admired Gallery of Paintings. - c.1800-1820
91 - Letter from Edward Winsham regarding social events. - 1820
92 - Letter signed W.G. telling Sir John that his conjectures on the writer’s affairs were wrong in this one instance. - 23 Dec 1810
93 - Letter from L. Leicester to his uncle, Sir John, asking if he was to be paid the arrears of money due for the last 7 years by the 30th of the month. - Jan 1820
94 - A letter from W.A. to Sir John, saying that had arrived safe, and intended going on to Brighton. - Nov 1819
95 - Letter from Edward Egerton, claiming kinship with Sir John. - c.1783-1827
96 - Letter from Sir John to Wallace, ordering him to instruct Robinson to send a hamper of potatoes and pears and apples etc. - c.1783-1827
97 - Letter to Wallace, from Sir John. - c.1783-1827
98 - Letter from Sir John to Wallace giving Sir John’s movements and saying he had received bills for £360 safely. - c.1783-1827
99 - Letter to Mr Wallace, from Sir John telling him to order anything which he thought necessary for the house. - c.1783-1827
100 - Letter from George Leycester, discussing the activities of Orator Hunt. - 25 Oct 1819
101 - Letter from Mr Holland discussing the raising of volunteers by the militia. - Oct 1819
102 - Letter of Mr Holland describing troop movement but explaining that there was no news of an assembly of Radicals. - Dec 1819
103 - Letter from Mr Holland describing preparations to resist a rebellion or armed demonstration by Radicals. - c.1819
104 - Letter of Mr Holland, mentioning the mutiny at Northwich, the preceding Saturday. - 14 Mar 1820
105 - Letter of Mr Edward Winsham about the request of them mayor and magistrates of Macclesfield, that the Macclesfield squadron might not be removed as the civil power was inadequate for the safety of the town. - c.1820
106 - Lieutenant Tomlinson’s Role of the County, giving the character of each man in the company. - c.1820-1827
107 - Miscellany, mainly papers of Sir John Leicester regarding militia - 1796-1820
11 - An Account of principal interest annuities due from Sir John Fleming Leicester baronet to several persons. - 1822-1824
12 - Journal of Travels through France etc. - 1785-1786
13 - Letters to Sir John Fleming Leicester concerning the history of the Leicester family and Chester plus a newspaper clipping. - 1878-1880
14 - Letters of condolence to Sir John Fleming Leicester and his wife in regard to the death of his mother, Catherine. - 1886
15 - Personal bills, invoices and receipts of Sir John Fleming Leicester. - 1790-1815
Expand 16 - Correspondence of Sir John Fleming Leicester and Lady Leicester - 1780-182016 - Correspondence of Sir John Fleming Leicester and Lady Leicester - 1780-1820
17 - Letter from M. Smith to Sir John Fleming Leicester congratulating him on his new title, of Baron de Tabley. - 22 Jun 1826
18 - Letters from Catherine Leicester to her brother Sir John Fleming Leicester. - Early 19th century
19 - Card to Sir John Fleming Leicester from Mr Horwood, Collector to the Royal Society of Musicians, requesting his subscription. - 1794-1795
20 - Personal correspondence between Sir John Fleming Leicester and his mother, Catherine Leicester Warren (nee Fleming), Charles Leicester and George Leycester. - 1780-1785
21 - Note to Sir John Fleming Leicester concerning Sir Benjamin Bloomfield including two rough hand-drawn sketches. - 25 Mar 1819
22 - Letters to J.F Leicester from his sister-in-law Louisa Leicester, (2nd wife of Charles Leicester). - 1797-1816
23 - Various correspondence with Sir John Fleming Leicester - 1789-1828
24 - Miscellaneous correspondence and papers involving Sir John Fleming Leicester. - c.1800-1827
25 - Correspondence involving Sir John Fleming Leicester - 1793-1824
26 - Correspondence involving Sir John Fleming Leicester concerning personal and business matters. - c.1800
Expand 4 - Child's Journals - 1775-18024 - Child's Journals - 1775-1802
5 - Letter and account from Mr Tomkinson to Sir John Fleming Leicester relating to money to be paid to Sir John out of Lady Leicester's personal estate. - 3 May 1793
6 - Correspondence between Mr Tomkinson and Sir John regarding financial and property matters. - 18 Dec 1821, 4 Jan 1822
Expand 7 - Papers relating to Bala and Fach Ddeiliog, a Welsh cottage shared by Sir John Leicester and Sir Richard Colt Hoare7 - Papers relating to Bala and Fach Ddeiliog, a Welsh cottage shared by Sir John Leicester and Sir Richard Colt Hoare
8 - Extensive catalogue of books covering a variety of topics on sale by J. Broster, Exchange, Chester sent to J.F Leicester, Bart. Tabley. - 1824
9 - Correspondence between James and Henry Tompkinson and Sir John Fleming Leicester regarding estate and business matters. - 1786-1827
Expand 10 - Correspondence relating to estate matters involving Sir John Fleming Leicester. - 1793-182010 - Correspondence relating to estate matters involving Sir John Fleming Leicester. - 1793-1820
Expand 9 - Cottin Correspondence - c1812-18279 - Cottin Correspondence - c1812-1827
Expand 10 - George Leicester Warren, 2nd Baron de Tabley [1811-1887]10 - George Leicester Warren, 2nd Baron de Tabley [1811-1887]
Expand 11 - Lady de Tabley (nee de Salis)11 - Lady de Tabley (nee de Salis)
Expand 12 - John Byrne Leicester-Warren [1835-1895]12 - John Byrne Leicester-Warren [1835-1895]
Expand 13 - Eleanor Leighton Warren [1841-1914]13 - Eleanor Leighton Warren [1841-1914]
Expand 14 - R. E. Egerton Warburton of Arley Hall: letters and poems to Lord and Lady de Tabley - 1844-187914 - R. E. Egerton Warburton of Arley Hall: letters and poems to Lord and Lady de Tabley - 1844-1879
Expand 15 - William Henry Leicester, late of the Grenadier Guards: papers upon his death relating to his will and accounts. - 1844-184515 - William Henry Leicester, late of the Grenadier Guards: papers upon his death relating to his will and accounts. - 1844-1845
Expand 16 - Davenport of Worfield - 1774-187116 - Davenport of Worfield - 1774-1871
Expand 17 - Cuthbert and Hilda Leicester-Warren. - 1888-192417 - Cuthbert and Hilda Leicester-Warren. - 1888-1924
Expand 19 - Dr Roger Kenyon19 - Dr Roger Kenyon
Expand 20 - Pedigrees and family trees20 - Pedigrees and family trees
Expand 21 - Miscellaneous Family and Personal Papers21 - Miscellaneous Family and Personal Papers
Expand 22 - Warren family22 - Warren family
Expand 23 - William Henry Leicester [1813-1845]23 - William Henry Leicester [1813-1845]
Expand 24 - Sir Robert Leicester24 - Sir Robert Leicester
Expand 25 - Cotton25 - Cotton
Expand 12 - Official Papers12 - Official Papers
Expand 13 - Maps and Plans13 - Maps and Plans
Expand 14 - Printed and Pictorial Material14 - Printed and Pictorial Material
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