In the 1920s

31st January 1924, Grant of Copy of Court under Copyhold Act. 'premises late in the occupation of Alfred Smith but now of C.P.Smith, together with shop adjoining ... late in possession of E.F.Merritt.

In the 1920s, the brothers Cecil Percy Smith and Victor Noble Smith bought the property from Mabel Stevens. They mortgaged the property with the Liphook District of the Ancient Order of Foresters. Victor lived in Birkenhead whilst Cecil operated it as a Post Office and Grocery.

In this collection are numerous agreements, some with the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, some concerning the mineral rights, some with the mortgage society. Not every page of the extensive documentation is included in this page of the archive. John Emptage holds photocopies.The original deeds and other documents are lodged with John Emptage’s solicitors.

Creator

John Emptage

Date of creation

1920 - 1929

Date of coverage

1922 - 1929

Place

East Meon, Post Office

Contributor

John Emptage

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