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Front inside cover (A) : Drawing of the stagecoach 'Emperor Alexander' Timetable of coach from Coventry to London. 1874
Page B: Notice of departure date of the above coach for London, with cost of ticket 1874
Coach timetable
Notice of coach for hire
Advertising leaflet for the Craven Arms Hotel 1898
Page C: Presscutting about the trip to London of the 'Emperor Alexander' with drawings of the coach and names of the passengers 1874
Page D: Drawing of the above stagecoach, renamed 'Olden Times' 1891
Silhouette drawing of Walter Claridge
Presscutting about a proposed regular coach service between Coventry and London
Page 1-2: Presscuttings and photograph relating to the first coach journey from Coventry to London for 18 years since trade was transferred to the railway 1892
Page 3-4: Presscuttings, photograph, sketch and timetable relating to journeys to London by the coaches 'Olden Times' and 'Perseverance' 1893
Page 5: Photograph of 'The Old White Horse' inn, Hockliffe, near Dunstable
Presscutting about Charles Oliver Pemberton, owner of the 'Perseverance' 1895
Page 6: Photographs, sketch, poem by Walter Claridge and presscuttings relating to the coach service between Coleshill and Coventry with the 'Olden Times' 1894
Page 7: Sketch of the 'Olden Times' 1893
Poem 'To Ted Rochester on his leaving The Plough Inn, Mile End Road'
Notice of a stagecoach service between London and York 1706
Page 8: Presscuttings relating to stagecoach journeys between Coventry and Birmingham, Piccadilly and Brighton Poem 1890
Page 9-10: Photograph of Quarter Master W D Claridge, 6th Troop Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry
Presscuttings and list of his prizes and honours 1867-90
Page 11: Hunting appointment cards with sketch of hunting scene 1832-33
Pages 12-15: Sketches by F L W Wedge including a Christmas card to men employed at the 'Craven Arms' yard 1876
Page 16: Notices of various entertainments 1859 1866
Pages 17-18: Presscuttings relating to banquets held at the 'Craven Arms' 1890s
Page 19: Stagecoach ticket from Coventry to Birmingham 1890s
Page 20: Receipted bills and cartoon sketch 1826
Page 23: Telegram from W D Claridge to the Queen congratulating her on her Diamond Jubilee, with reply from her private secretary
Page 24: Presscuttings of poems and short biographies of two members of parliament 1897
Page 25: Notice of the opening of Swanswell and Spencer recreation grounds and the unveiling of Sir Thomas White's statue with order of procession 1883
Page 26: List of members of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment who won the 20 marble timepieces given by W D Claridge 1873-92
Page 27: Diploma testifying that W D Claridge was an associate of the Primrose League 1886
Page 28: Apprenticeship indenture of W D Claridge 1861
Page 29: Letter from an election candidate 1832
Reproduction of a photograph of the original brougham 1840
Page 30: Polling card with photograph of the Unionist candidate and election leaflet 1900
Cartoon sketches 1895
Programme for the 20th Annual Ball of the Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry 1897
Menu and programme for a ' Dinner to the Survivors of the Light Brigade' 1896
Page 31: Notice of the death of Quarter- master Catterns, Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry 1887
Page 33: Presscuttings relating to the exhibit of a model of a stagecoach belonging to W D Claridge, with photograph 1895
Page 34: Presscuttings relating to the Crystal Palace Vehicle Exhibition which included a model owned by W D Claridge
Presscutting relating to the efforts of W D Claridge to revive coaching and the description of a trip from Coventry to Birmingham and back in his coach 'Olden Times' 1890s
Ticket to the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893
Photograph of coach and horses
Page 35: Reproductions of photographs of coaches - the 'Old Times' (Brighton coach); the 'Wonder' (London and St Albans); the 'Telegraph' (London and Hertford)
Reproductions of photographs of coachmen
Page 36: Presscuttings and timetable relating to summer time trips to Coleshill on board the 'Olden Times' 1896
Page 37-38: Extract from 'The Road' comprising an interview with Mr E Boyce Podmore, owner of the 'Star' coach, relating to present day coaching 1896
Page 39: Reproduction of a photograph of the 'Star' coach (Kenilworth and Stratford - on - Avon) with Mrs Boyce Podmore driving the Charlecote stage 1895
Reproduction of a photograph of the 'Reynard' (Dublin and Greystones)
Reproduction of a photograph of the 'Excelsior' (London and Bellaggio)
Timetables for trips from Coventry to Dunchurch on board the 'Olden Times', including ticket prices 1893 1896 Page 40: Reproduction of a photograph of the 'Rocket' coach (London and Bexhill)
Sketch of the 'Olden Times' 1893
Page 41: Letter of thanks to Mr Claridge from Henry Cook, secretary to the Royal Archers of Scotland, and telegrame arranging transport from the 'Craven Arms' to Kenilworth 1896
Page 42: Drawing of Lord Balfour of Burleigh and other members of the Royal Archers of Scotland who visited the 'Craven Arms' on the occasion of a shooting match with the bowman of Arden 1896
Page 43: Letters from Henry Cook regarding the gift of a print to Mr Claridge to mark a visit by the Royal Archers to Meriden 1890
Pages 44-45: Receipts for collections for the Army Reserve Fund and the Imperial Yeomanry Hospital Fund
Presscuttings describing life on board the 'Lake Erie' during the voyage to South Africa of the Warwickshire Yeomanry
Suggestion of an additional verse for the National Anthem written by W D Claridge 1899-1900
Page 46: Receipts for two horses sold to the government for army service
Photograph and menu card for the complimentary banquet to the volunteers on their return from the South African war 1901
Page 47: Photograph of changing horses at the 'Old Sugar Loaf Hotel', Dunstable
Coach timetable 1897
Page 48-54: Article from 'The Road' regarding long distance coaching, with illustrations 1897
Page 55: Presscuttings regarding jouney on board the 'Olden Times' from Coventry to London in one day
Menu card for a dinner given on arrival in London
Photograph of the 'Craven Arms',east view 1897
Page 56: Presscuttings regarding the tradesmen's banquet at the 'Craven Arms Hotel'
Verses by Dr C W Iliffe to toast the host and hostess 1898
Page 57: Reproduction of a photograph from 'The Road' of a 'notable whip' - Mr Charles Oliver Pemberton 1897
Page 58: Reproduction of a photograph of Mr A M Rowland, the bearer of the despatches to Dr Jameison on the Transvaal raid nd (1898-99)
Page 59: Pen and ink sketch by F L W Wedge of the 'Olden Times' coach
Business card of W D Claridge, proprietor of the 'Olden Times'
Presscutting regarding the flight of a balloon over Coventry and its descent near Binley 1898
Business card of the manufacturers of the balloon 1898
Page 60: Presscuttings regarding the death of Edwin K Fownes, the father of modern coaching 1898
Advertising leaflet for 'A Manual of Coaching' by Fairman Rogers 1900
Page 61: Extract from 'The Road Coach Guide' relating to the 'Olden Times' run from Coventry to Coleshill
Reproduction of photographs of coachmen and guides nd (1898)
Page 62: Lines written by F L W Wedge about the 'Olden Times' 1899
Page 63: Letter of thanks to W D Claridge for his hospitality 1888
Page 64: Letters to W D Claridge relating to Yeomanry matters 1887
Page 65: Letters to W D Claridge regarding arrangements for a fishing party 1874
Business card of J Claridge, proprietor of the Original and Genuine Cake Shop and Biscuit Warehouse, Banbury, ( uncle of W D Claridge) 1759
Reproduction of a photograph of Thomas Clarke, one of the oldest postboys
Extract from 'The Road' including a letter from W D Claridge in reply to a query about charges levied by postboys 1899
Page 66: Poster advertising the shop and warehouse of James Claridge (see previous page) 1854
Page 67: Letters to W D Claridge inviting him to judge the four in hand coach class at the Shirley Horse Show 1904
Page 68: Extract from 'The Country Gentleman's Newspaper' regarding the farewell presentation to Tom Firr on his retirement as huntsman of the Quorn Hunt 1899
Page 69: Article from 'The Road' about Mr C Vernon Pugh, a promising new whip trained by W D Claridge 1897
Page 70: Extract from 'The Road' about the launch of a new coach running between Coventry and Birmingham owned by Mr C Vernon Pugh and Mr J Meynell Hunt
Invitation to W D Claridge to the opening run of the above new coach, the 'Perseverance'
Timetable for the 'Perseverance' 1899
Page 71: Verses entered in a poetry competition organised by Boots, Cash Chemists, including one by W D Claridge nd (1890s)
Page 72: Pictures of W D Claridge and his coach 'Olden Times' nd (1890s)
Page 73: Reproduction of a photograph of the French President's carriage
Reproduction from an original painting of Mr Boyce Podmore driving the 'Star' nd (1890s)
Page 74: Broadsheet for the General Election 1880
Page 75: New Year greetings nd (1890s)
Page 76: Poem by Mr Kelvey of 'The Old Ship Hotel', Brighton, about visits to the inn by W D Claridge 1900
Poem by W D Claridge entitled 'My Summer Outing' about staying at 'The Old Ship Hotel 1900
Page 77-80: Photographs of the Great Flood in Coventry 1900 - Spon Street, Queen Victoria Road,Godiva Street, Hales Street, Fleet Street
Page 81: Portrait of King Edward VII
Poem written by F L W Wedge for W D Claridge titled 'God Save the King' 1902
Page 82: Portrait of Queen Alexandra
Page 83: Portrait of Queen Victoria
Page 84: Programme of celebrations in Coventry to mark the coronation of King Edward VII 1902
Pictures of the Mayor and Councillors at the time of the coronation in a supplement to the 'Coventry Times' 1902
Photograph of the Old Women's Butter Market on the site which later became the Market Hall Arcade
Page 85: Reproduction of a photograph of Miss Vera Gueddes as Lady Godiva in the procession to mark the coronation 1902
Page 86: Drawing of the clock and figures of the Lord Mayor's Parlour which was once the property of W D Claridge and hung for some years in the bar of the 'Craven Arms Hotel' 1863
Photograph of the elephant which took part in the Lady Godiva procession 1902
Page 87: Photograph of the 'Olden Times' coach conveying the Royal Archers of Scotland to Forest Hall, Meriden nd (1890s)
Page 88: Christmas card from Vernon Pugh 1898
Sketches by F L W Wedge including a cartoon against the motor car 1903
Presscutting from the 'Leamington Spa Courier' of a poem by F L W Wedge decrying the motor car 1903
Page 89: Poem and sketch by F L W Wedge dedicated to W D Claridge for Christmas 1903
Cartoon sketch depicting the motor car as 'Hell in Harness' 1903
Hunting song nd (1900)
Page 90: Cartoon drawings by Will Sharp 1903
Page 91: Copy letter recommending that the 'Craven Arms Hotel' should be placed on the Automobile Club list 1903
Presscutting regarding the scarcity of the hansom cab, with photograph nd (1903)
Page 92: Cartoon sketch about payment of tolls and relating to a Coventry election nd (early 1900s)
Page 93: Invitation from the Earl and Countess of Craven to the Claridge family to a ball at Coombe Abbey 1901
Poetry nd (1900s)
Business card for the 'Gloucester Hotel', Gloucester nd (early 1900s)
Page 94: Typed extract from the Book of Genesis
Two epitaphs written by W D Claridge nd (early1900s)
Page 95: Portrait of the late Lord Leigh 1905
Page 96: Sheet of pictures and drawings of the Right Honourable Edward Ellice MP addressing the Freemen and electors from the 'Craven Arms Hotel'; the Right Honourable Lady Hannah Ellice; Sir Joseph Paxton; Morgan Treherne nd (1860s) [Cut out of a copy of T.W. Whitley: "The Parliamentary Representation of the City of Coventry" opposite p.328.]
Drawing titled High Street, Coventry, by W. Emans (28 Nov 1829) with a note by W D Claridge stating that it is Smithford Street instead.
Page 97: Election broadsheet 1847
Page 98: Notice of W Taunton addressed to the inhabitants of Coventry describing an event, the subsequent court case brought against him and the unfair judgement 1847
Page 99-100: Poems by W D Claridge 1903-5
Page 101: Picture and short biography of Elizabeth St Leger, the first and only woman freemason who was initiated in 1744
Page 102: Coach timetables 1894. 1906
Photographs of: Little Sutton
Railway accident across Albany Road
Weather vane of St Michael's Church
Alderman Loudon
Page 103: Poem by F L W Wedge for W D Claridge about his coach the 'Olden Times' 1907
Cartoon drawing of W D Claridge reprinted from 'Hill's Monthly Recorder' 1910
Page 104: Photograph of Quarter Masters Edward Rollinson and William Pridmore, Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry
Photograph of Quarter Master Rollinson's memorial procession 1907
Ticket to admit W D Claridge to the Strangers' Gallery of the House of Lords 1909
Page 105: Cartoon drawing by F L W Wedge 1909
Page 106: Extract from 'The Spectator' regarding the Licensing Bill 1908
Page 107: Letters to Mrs Claridge wishing her a speedy recovery from a serious illness 1910
Page 108: Blank
Pages 109-110: Copy letters from W D Claridge to the Marquises of Hertford and Lansdowne requesting their help to persuade the House of Lords to reject the budget which would adversely affect the licensing trade 1909
Pages 111-114: Correspondence, poem, roll of members and rule book relating to 'The Honourable and Glorious 40tooth' 1910-11
Page 115: Presscutting regarding a presentation and dinner in honour of Captain Matthew Webb who swam The Channel in 1875
Two poems - 'The Perfect Woman' and 'The Perfect Man'
Page 116: Front sheet of the Primrose League Gazette 1910
Page 117: Circular letter to members of the Commercial Travelers' Accident Association of America from the Secretary with details of claims including deaths from the sinking of the S S 'Titanic' 1912
Card commemorating the loss of the S S 'Titanic' 1912
Page 118: Poem in defence of the Captain of the S S 'Titanic' addressed to those who thought he was to blame for the loss of the ship nd (1912)
Page 119: Poem by W D Claridge titled 'Rags and Tatters' about how to feed two puppies 1902
Page 120: Poem by W D Claridge to Major J J Thomas, Liverpool Volunteers, Boer War 1900
Presscuttings regarding the 'Craven Arms Hotel' being offered for sale by auction - it was withdrawn at £12,900 1911
Page 121: Advertisement for Griffiths and Aviss, Tobacco and Cigar Manufacturers, High Street
Registration card for the Warwickshire Veteran Reserve belonging to W D Claridge nd (early 1900s)
Page 124: Reproduction of a drawing of Major Ash, first Alderman for Saltley Ward and a lifelong patron of the 'Craven Arms'
Telegram from Balmoral thanking the gentlemen at the 'Craven Arms' for their congratulations to the Queen 1881
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Page 126: Notice advertising a concert to be held at the 'Craven Arms' 1826
Memorial card for the Duke of Wellington, buried in St Paul's Cathedral 1852
Page 127: Blank
Page 128: Election bill 1886
Page 129: Blank
Page 130: Notice of the sale by auction of properties in Hill Top and Priory Row held at the 'Craven Arms', formerly the 'White Bear Inn' 1802
Page 131: Blank Page 132: Poem titled 'On a Recent Marriage' by Walter Pelham Taunton nd (1890s)
Article regarding the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade Races, with runners and riders 1871
Page 133: Blank
Page 134: Photographs of the National Reservists at the opening of the new firing range, Gosford Street
Photograph of Sergeant Claridge mounted on 'Pickpocket' nd (1890s)
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Page 136: Article from 'The Coventry Herald' describing Broadgate in 1820 before it was widened 1920
Presscuttings about Mrs Mary Ann East retiring from her business at the 'Craven Arms' 1866
Presscutting giving notice of the annual general meeting of the Trustees of the Coventry and Stoney Stanton Turnpike Road and of the auction of turnpike tolls to let to be held at the 'Craven Arms' 1874
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Page 138: Presscutting giving notice of the annual meeting of the Trustees of the turnpike road from Coventry to Over Whitacre to be held at the 'Craven Arms' 1874
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Pages 140-185: Missing
Page 186-187: Blank
Pages 188-189: Missing
Page 190: Presscutting from the 'Sunday Chronicle' about the Reverend Everard Digby, curate at St Michael's Mission in Whitefriars Lane, who changed part of the mission room into a gymnasium 1907
Pages 191-192: List of staging distances from Coventry to Chester and from Little Sutton to Coventry 1908
Page 193: Booklet titled 'Coventry Coaching and Coach Roads' by T W Whitley, dedicated to W D Claridge
1874
Page 194 (back cover): certificate of merit awarded to W D Claridge for good conduct and improvement in various studies, Brunswick School , Leamington 1860